Updates from the MLK Community Center
Friday, August 12, 2022
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Don't Miss Your Chance to Double Your Impact
ONLY TEN DAYS LEFT
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Thanks to a generous friend, your donation can still be doubled. For every dollar or pound of food you give, they will match it with another dollar. Help us meet the challenge by August 22, or sooner!
As of last week, we had received $9163.41 and 6,040 pounds of food. This week, we are up to $15,076 and 7,622 pounds of food.
We are almost half way to the goal. There are only ten days left to raise 27,302 dollars or pounds of food! Can you help? Please keep those donations coming.
Drop off food at our pantry Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and mention this campaign, or make a monetary donation here:
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Live from the Loading Dock: Kera Washington and the Zili Misik Trio
Next Wednesday, August 17 at 4:30 p.m.
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Kera Washington, pictured here, is a percussionist, vocalist and band leader who founded Zili Misik in 2000.
This all female band performs an acoustic & electronic fusion of roots music of the African diaspora. With captivating sounds that evoke the African continent, Zili retraces routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through rhythm and song.
Powerful Haitian, Brazilian and West African rhythms infuse Zili’s original creations and traditional folksongs.
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Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, Jamaican roots reggae, Afro-Brazilian samba, Afro-Cuban son, and African American spirituals, blues, jazz, and neo soul, Zili Misik honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own: New World Soul.
Can't wait to hear it? Listen to some of their sounds here.
This concert is free-of-charge and as always, food will be served. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket and don't forget your dancing shoes!
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Now Accepting Registrations for After School
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Click the flyer above to learn more about after school on our website or:
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Senior Lunch & Learn, Wednesday, August 17
Healthy Cooking Demonstration with Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI
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Next week's lunch will be a southwestern salad along with samples of healthy food prepared by Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI
This program is free-of-charge but please register by emailing Mel at MSaunders@MLKCCenter.org
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There is Still Time to Get Your Tickets: Pay What you Can!
Don't Miss the Celebration of the Century
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Centennial Celebration
Presented by Bedjet and the Aramli Foundation
Thursday, September 8, 2022
5:30 – 9:30 pm
Fort Adams State Park
Food Stations from McGrath Catering
Dancing to renowned World Premier Band
Fire Pits | Lawn Games | Drinks (2 tix provided) | Ages 18+
Tickets: $100, $50, $0
Thanks to our generous sponsors, we are able to offer tiered ticket pricing for those who need it. Pay what you can.
This is a fun, casual-dress party on the North Lawn.
It’s NOT a fundraiser. Please don’t let money stop you from attending.
A Special Thanks to All of Our Sponsors Including:
Cocktail Sponsor: People's Credit Union
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Gender Affirming Haircuts
Thanks to Frank Antonio Hair & Makeup
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Some folks from the MLK’s LEAD group were pampered this week, thanks to our new partners Frank Antonio Hair & Makeup.
Frank Barbosa,
co-owner of the salon, donated his time to offer gender-affirming cuts, color and styling to group members.
The partnership blossomed out of conversations surrounding how difficult it can be for transgender folks to be affirmed by the beauty industry, and how many are often refused services.
Sending a big THANK YOU to Frank for his time and generosity!
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Dolly Parton's Imagination library
Provides Free Monthly Books to Children from Birth to Five Years
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Do you know any children under five years of age? If so, they are eligible to receive a free book, once a month, through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Don't miss out! Please share with families who could benefit from this amazing opportunity. Click the flyer or link below to register.
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Currently accepting applications for:
Preschool Assistant Teacher
School Age Staff (After School)
Front Desk Administrator
If you or someone you know wants to join the MLK team, please visit the website to learn more about each role and how to apply.
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The food pantry still needs toothpaste. All sizes and varieties are welcome.
Please bring your donations to the Loading Dock
Monday – Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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Mobile Food Pantry Tracker
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The Potter League for Animals will be joining the MLK to give out pet food next week! You can find the mobile food pantry at:
Tuesday 8/16:
Park Holm, 1 Park Holm, Newport 12-1
AHEPA, 87 Girard Ave, Newport 1:30-2:30
Thursday 8/18:
Donovan Manor, 19 Chapel St, Newport 12-1
Edgar Ct, Edgar Ct, Newport 1:15-2:15
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August Calendar of Events
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