City of Sterling Heights, MI
01/11/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 01/11/2025 07:06
Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Sterling Heights
In observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day, city buildings will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20, but here are a few ways we can all celebrate and honor his life and legacy.
MLK Community Service Project
Book it to the Sterling Heights Public Library on Thursday, Jan. 16 at 3:30 p.m. to join their Teen Community Service Project.
This program is designed for teens ages 12-17 to gain service hours while also helping build character, develop empathy, learn healthy habits and develop new skills that will empower you to thrive in adulthood.
Come help decorate signs for our city's MLK Jr. Unity Walk being held on Monday, Jan. 20! Register online!
MLK Take Home Craft
The Sterling Heights Public Library will be offering a MLK-themed take home craft for youth. Crafts will be available for pickup at the Library (40255 Dodge Park Rd.) from Jan. 16-19 while supplies last.
MLK Jr. Unity Walk
Join the city of Sterling Heights and the Sterling Heights Ethnic Community Committee for the first ever Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Walk on Monday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m.
The event will feature opening remarks from our guest speaker Dr. Tariq Cummings from Second Ebenezer Church, light refreshments, and a short walk through our community starting and ending at City Hall.
All residents are invited to join us for this special commemorative walk. This event is free to attend!
MLK Holiday Breakfast
The Macomb County Ministerial Alliance will be hosting their 2025 Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Holiday Breakfast at Penna's of Sterling Heights (38400 Van Dyke Ave.).
The event will kick off at 8 a.m. with a networking hour which will include a light continental breakfast, and the program will begin at 9 a.m. Program will feature a keynote address by Pastor Darian Cast of LAM in Warren, MI, a scholarship ceremony honoring 3 local high school students and 1 college student, and a music performance by Darius James.
Individual Tickets are $50 and a table of 10 is $450.
For tickets and/or additional information, please email [email protected].