The Geary County – Junction City Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Committee has announced the schedule of events for the 32nd annual Junction City observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 14-15.

On January 14 there will be a Gospel Tribute and Musical Celebration Sunday, January 14 at the Second Missionary Baptist Church, 710 West 10th Street at 3:30 p.m. The tribute, “A Man with a Message,” will feature guest speaker Dr. larry E. jones, newly installed Paster of SMBC as well as area choirs and ensembles.

The MLK celebration and commemoration will continue on Monday, January 15, at the C. L. Hoover Opera House, 135 West 7th Street at 10 a.m. The keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Marche Fleming-Randle, Vice President of Diversity and Community Engagement, Wichita State University. She is the first female and African American to hold that post.

The observance will also recognize the 2018 recipient of the Coretta Scott King Courage Award presented annually to an outstanding individual active in the movement for civil and human rights with service to mankind exemplifying courage and determination to continue the work for unity and peace.

Other invited guests include the 1st Infantry Division Band, the Mike Brown Jazz Ensemble and the Geary County Children’s Choir.

The public is invited, and admission is free for both events.