Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 2021 Weekend Scavenger Hunt
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Up to three individuals will win a $100 gift card!
To be entered in the drawing for the gift cards -- Just grab a selfie between Sat. 1/16 and Mon. 1/18 of you from West Philly's historic memorial to Martin Luther King (bust, mural, pictured in the photo at the right) or in your home for a chance to win! Then post it with the hashtag #PECMLK21 so we can see it! Post all three photos of you and Martin Luther King Jr to increase your chance of winning!
WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON TUESDAY – JANUARY 19TH |
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Join one of our Events in Remembrance of
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
happening Monday, January 18, 2021!
Lifting our Voices Together!
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Entrepreneurship Workshop
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Channel this Energy All Year!
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20/21: The Year of Re:Vision
Join Lancaster Avenue businesses and your neighbors to be an economic driver for your community. Have a Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday or Giving Tuesday every month to achieve your business goals! Build your shopper base all year long to capitalize on the holidays in 2021. Contact Dante at dleonard@pec-cares.org for more information! Text PECLancAve to 844-961-3547 to receive notifications! Learn Something New or
Sharpen Your Skills with These Free Computer Classes Register for the online computer skills trainings at tinyurl.com/CDITONLINE2021
Microsoft Office Online Intro -- Thursday, January 21st, 5:30pm MS Word -- Thursday, January 28th, 5:30pm MS Excel -- Thursday, February 4th, 5:30pm Skype and Zoom Meetings -- Thursday, February 11th, 5:30pm Online Safety -- Recognize spam and scams -- Thursday, February 18th, 5:30pm MS Powerpoint -- Thursday, February 25th, 5:30pm Q & A / Review / Virtual Office Hours / Misc -- Thursday, February 25th, 5:30pm Logo design -- Thursday, March 4th, 5:30pm Business card design -- Thursday, March 11th, 5:30pm Social Media -- Thursday, March 18th, 5:30pm Google Drive -- Thursday, March 25th, 5:30pm Q & A / Review / Virtual Office Hours / Misc -- Thursday, April 1st, 5:30pm |
Free computer classes and remote tutoring! PEC's digital inclusion program is recruiting adult learners at all skill levels.
Take advantage of personalized learning plans driven by your needs. Use your own device or receive a device if needed. (Limited quantities available). |
Food Relief Throughout The Year
** Special pop-up Monday January 18 Noon until all the food is distributed at 40th and Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia!** (Media click here for advisory)
Thursdays, 10am-12pm The Bank, 3750 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
Saturdays, 12pm-2pm, 3700 Mt. Vernon Street, Philadelphia
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing!
Thursdays, 10am-12pm The Bank, 3750 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia
Saturdays, 12pm-2pm, 3700 Mt. Vernon Street, Philadelphia
Please wear a mask and practice social distancing!
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Other Philadelphia-Based MLK Events
EVENTS AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM IN PHILADELPHIA: https://www.aampmuseum.org/mlk.html
Advance registration required! Events happening from January 16-18
This year’s celebration includes MLK Morning programming for youth and family, a special virtual screening of Shuja Moore’s webseries Walkies, a reading by Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta Mayson, virtual tours of our latest exhibition Rendering Justice, and special MLK keynote with Marking Time author, Nicole Fleetwood.
Advance registration required! Events happening from January 16-18
This year’s celebration includes MLK Morning programming for youth and family, a special virtual screening of Shuja Moore’s webseries Walkies, a reading by Philadelphia Poet Laureate Trapeta Mayson, virtual tours of our latest exhibition Rendering Justice, and special MLK keynote with Marking Time author, Nicole Fleetwood.
National Online MLK Events and Resources
The People's Holiday presented by Philly’s Own Christian McBride
Monday, January 18, 20214:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Virtual from African American History and Culture Museum. Free. Registration Recommended
Goto: https://nmaahc.si.edu/event/peoples-holiday-1
About this Event
"NMAAHC’s annual community program entitled A People’s Holiday features six-time Grammy award-winning bassist, composer, and educator Christian McBride in a digital performance inspired by his social justice-focused album entitled, The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons. The 45-minute concert of jazz and poetry will feature performances of students from The Julliard School and a poetry reading by award winning poet, Evie Shockley. The concert will conclude with a conversation between Christian McBride and Dr. Dwandalyn Reece, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs | Curator of Music and Performing Arts. This concert honors Dr. Kings’ commitment to racial equality, justice, and service. "
Monday, January 18, 20214:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Virtual from African American History and Culture Museum. Free. Registration Recommended
Goto: https://nmaahc.si.edu/event/peoples-holiday-1
About this Event
"NMAAHC’s annual community program entitled A People’s Holiday features six-time Grammy award-winning bassist, composer, and educator Christian McBride in a digital performance inspired by his social justice-focused album entitled, The Movement Revisited: A Musical Portrait of Four Icons. The 45-minute concert of jazz and poetry will feature performances of students from The Julliard School and a poetry reading by award winning poet, Evie Shockley. The concert will conclude with a conversation between Christian McBride and Dr. Dwandalyn Reece, Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs | Curator of Music and Performing Arts. This concert honors Dr. Kings’ commitment to racial equality, justice, and service. "
Virtual Viewing Party: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Discovery Education https://www.discoveryeducation.com/learn/mlk-vvp/
Martin Luther King Jr. Day events go virtual in 2021 - South Florida Sun-Sentinel https://www.sun-sentinel.com/community/sawgrass-sun/fl-cn-mlkjr-day-2021-events-20210106-2hlomsyafzerfbzmlhti52wcyi-story.html
5 Creative MLK Day Activities to Celebrate Dr. King | The Butterfly Teacher https://www.thebutterflyteacher.com/creative-mlk-day-activities/
