MLK Day

SCI MLK Day Roundup

Submitted by David B. Crowley on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 9:18am

Martin Luther King Day is officially recognized as a day of service, and the operative phrase associated with it is "A day on, not a day off". In his Drum Major Instinct sermon Dr. King said "Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve." Keeping with this sentiment, today is officially recognized as the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. So it's a busy day around the SCI network...here are some highlights, and if you are reading this morning, still time to get involved with something!

*Lynn Community Donation Drive A wide range of items needed by several local charties have been posted, and are being collected at several locations in the community. If you drop at Compare supermarket (owned by the family of our board chair, Alberto Calvo), they will match your donation.Read more

MLK Day

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon

Submitted by David B. Crowley on Thu, 01/21/2010 - 1:24pm

Mayor Scott Galvin, Elaine Dougherty, Husband Woburn residents and members of St. John’s Baptist Church enjoyed an inspirational Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Luncheon Monday at the Hilton Hotel. Rev. Pearson of St. John’s opened by emphasizing the importance of cultivating a diverse network of friends as a first step to honoring Dr. King’s legacy. Woburn Mayor Scott Galvin and Superintendent Mark Donovan were among the Woburn officials on hand to honor Dr. King’s legacy and the award recipients. Elaine Dougherty received a Community Drum Major Award to recognize her work with the YMCA International Learning Center in Woburn. MLK scholarships were presented to four graduating seniors.
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