Annual MLK Jr. celebration set

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Local Host Committee of Madera County is hosting its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration on Sunday, January 14.

The reception will begin at 2 p.m., at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 601 Lilly Street. Festivities will begin at 2:30 p.m. The public is invited to this special celebration, and admission is free.

This year’s theme is “I, too, have a dream!” Three students from local schools will speak on the topic incorporating the theme and King’s ideals into their personal experiences and goals.