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Trick-or-Treating
City-wide trick-or-treating will take place this Thursday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Please turn on porch and outdoor lights and make sure walkways are well lit and free of debris or tripping hazards.
First Ward Trunk and Trick-or-Treating
Families are invited to take part in Trunk-or-Treating, hosted by First Ward Alderman Moses Robinson on Thursday, October 31st from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. along 9th Street in front of the MLK Center. This free and fun event offers a safe alternative for kids going door-to-door. Candy, hot dogs, chips and music will be provided. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the MLK Center.
Thanksgiving Meals
The Martin Luther King Center is hosting its 35th Annual Thanksgiving Meal giveaway on November 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Volunteers are needed to help with this year's event. To sign up and for more information please visit www.mlkcenter.org/events.
Holiday Gift Giveaway
Registration for the MLK Center 48th Annual Children's Holiday Gift giveaway opens online on November 1st, please visit www.mlkcenter.org/events for event details.