Doctor Martin L King Junior Annual Dreamfest Weekend

In celebration of the Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. holiday weekend, we appreciate the opportunity to honor his legacy, focus on the issue of civil rights, and provide an opportunity for community service. We invite you to come out to each event.

Schedule of Events

January 1-February 9, 2023

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Food Drive

Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering to be a Donation Station during our month-long food drive. The Town will assist all volunteers in creating a safe way to accept nonperishable food donations for Dorcas Ministries ' community food pantry. The demand for short-term food support for Cary area families continues to rise, and we appreciate your help!

Registration is open until Feb. 9. through My Cary: MLK Dreamfest Food Drive. All registered volunteers will receive a Food Donation Station E-Kit via email a few business days later. The E-Kit includes complete instructions on how to host a donation drive in your community.

Questions and concerns please contact: [email protected]

Location: Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, North Carolina 27519

January 13, 2023

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM : A Night of Comedy with Azeem The Holistic Healer Through Humor

In serious times like these, we can all use laughter to heal the soul and bring us together. Azeem has performed on BET, Comedy Central, and Comic View with his brand of "conscious comedy", and for nearly twenty years, Azeem’s comedy has brought laughter to millions of people worldwide. Info: thecarytheater.com or call (919) 462-2051

Cost: $15

Location: The Cary Theater, 122 East Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina 27511

January 14, 2023

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Tellebration Children's Program

This engaging storytelling event for children will feature award-winning storyteller, Willa Brigham, who will share inspiring stories for youth. Includes hands-on craft activities for kids. Please bring a gently used children's book from your personal collection to donate to Read and Feed.

Want book ideas? Check out the Read and Feed book wish lists with local book stores: Quail Ridge Books, and Read with Me or visit Amazon: General Wish List; Diverse Curriculum: Black History Month Edition; and Diverse Curriculum: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition.

Tellebration is a family event that is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

For general inquires please contact the help desk at the Page Walker Arts and History Center (919) 460-4963

Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina 27513

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM: Celebration Reimagining The Dream For Today's Generation

Join us for an evening of entertainment and enlightenment! The featured speaker is Dr. Harry L. White Jr. and Mistress of Ceremonies Min. Brandi Q Hancock.

Featured Performers
NCCU Repertory Dance Co.
BUMP The Triangle Youth Ensembles
Pure Life Theatre Company
MC Quiet Storm
SRMH "E-Motion" Dance Company
Phi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Food available by D' Presto, Lee's Kitchen, Kitoko Bites and Cinnabon Food Truck of NC before the celebration.

Doors open to the lobby and food service begins at 5 p.m. with limited indoor seating for dining. The Sigma Rho Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. will collect winter hats, gloves, scarves, socks, and book bags for Reedy Creek Magnet Middle School students. Dreamfest is free and open to the public. Seating is open and first come, first serve. For general inquires contact the front desk of the Cary Arts Center, (919) 469-4069

Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, North Carolina 27511

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM : MLK Winter Accessories Collection

Please bring a winter accessory item to donate to Reedy Creek Middle School

Needed items: socks, gloves, hats, scarves, and earmuffs

Wish list: Student book bags

Location: Cary Arts Center, 101 Dry Avenue, Cary, North Carolina 27511

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM : Children's Program - Tellebration

This engaging storytelling event for children will feature award-winning storyteller, Willa Brigham, who will share inspiring stories for youth. Includes hands-on craft activities for kids. Please bring a gently used children's book from your personal collection to donate to Read and Feed.

Want book ideas? Check out the Read and Feed book wish lists with local book stores: Quail Ridge Books, and Read with Me or visit Amazon: General Wish List; Diverse Curriculum: Black History Month Edition; and Diverse Curriculum: Hispanic Heritage Month Edition.

Tellebration is a family event that is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

For general inquires please contact the help desk at the Page Walker Arts and History Center (919) 460-4963

Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina 27513

January 15, 2023

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM : Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Interfaith Service

Christ the King Lutheran Church welcomes all faiths to come to a celebration in honor of the Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr. All are welcome! Check out our YouTube video. For more information: https://www.christthekingcary.org/

Location: Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut St, Cary, North Carolina 27512

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Alice Street: Artists as Activists Film Screening & Discussion With Director Spencer Wilkinson

Join us for a screening of the 2022 thought-provoking documentary "Alice Street". Alice Street is a film about a community of diverse artists that must unite to save an artistic symbol of cultural representation. There will be a conversation with the film director, Spencer Wilkinson, and invited guests immediately following the screening.

This event is FREE but a ticket is required https://thecarytheater.com/tickets/

More information available https://thecarytheater.com/ or call (919) 462-2051

Location: The Cary Theater, 122 East Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina 27511

4:30 PM - 6:30 PM : Let The Little Light Shine Film Screening and Q&A with Director Kevin Shaw

When a thriving, top-ranked African American elementary school is threatened to be replaced by a new high school for the elite. A community coalition is formed to fight for the elementary school’s survival. A conversation with director Kevin Shaw will follow the screening.

This event is FREE but a ticket is required https://thecarytheater.com/tickets/

For more information https://thecarytheater.com/ or call (919) 462-2051

Location: The Cary Theater, 122 East Chatham Street, Cary, North Carolina 27511

January 16, 2023

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Walk For Hope Serving Our Local Community

In honor of the MLK Day of Service, Mt Zion Cary & Friends invite you to come out to walk to raise awareness for survivors of abuse & addiction. This community event is free and family friendly. Hope Connection International is the charity being supported.

Items requested: Hair products, feminine products, detergent, non-perishable foods & snacks (including: cereal & noodles), rolls of quarters (for the laundromat), kid’s drink packs, and kitchen utensils are highly appreciated.

For more information contact: Mt Zion Church, Cary (919) 469-5323 or [email protected]

Registration: https://mtzioncary.org/walkhope

Location: Mt. Zion Church, 316 Allen Lewis Dr., Cary, North Carolina 27513

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM : Walk For Hope: Serving Our Local Community

In honor of the MLK Day of Service, Mt Zion Cary & Friends invite you to come out to walk to raise awareness for survivors of abuse & addiction. This community event is free and family friendly. Hope Connection International is the charity being supported.

Items requested: Hair products, feminine products, detergent, non-perishable foods & snacks (including: cereal & noodles), rolls of quarters (for the laundromat), kid’s drink packs, and kitchen utensils are highly appreciated.

For more information contact: Mt Zion Church, Cary (919) 469-5323 or [email protected]

Registration: https://mtzioncary.org/walkhope

Location: Mt. Zion Church, 316 Allen Lewis Dr., Cary, North Carolina 27513

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM: Volunteer Work Day - MLK Day of Service at Good Hope Farm

Calling volunteers to join us for our MLK Dreamfest service opportunities in partnership with Spruce and Good Hope Farm.

In an effort to support food security in our region, volunteers are needed to help prepare our organic teaching farm for spring planting.

As part of this day of service, we ask that all volunteers bring at least one canned/nonperishable food item for donation to the local food pantry.

Location: Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road, Cary, North Carolina 27519

January 27, 2023

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM : Charles Ruffin: Prayer Walk For Social Justice Photography Exhibition

Meet the Artist Reception.

For general inquiries call the main desk at Page-Walker Arts & History Center Phone: (919) 460-4963

Free and open to the public, no registration necessary

Location: Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary, North Carolina 27513

Date: January 13-16, 2023

Locations: Various Venues in Cary, NC 27511.

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