Day of Service honors King’s legacy of strengthening communities
SHOW LOW, Ariz. (April 17, 2018) – Join City of Show Low employees and volunteers in honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with a Day of Service on Saturday, April 28. Meet at 9 a.m. at the Old Pavilion in Show Low City Park (the pavilion closest to the aquatic center), 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs, for assignments. Lunch follows at noon in the same location, with food provided by the city.
Volunteers should bring gloves and a hat and wear closed-toe shoes. Bring a wheelbarrow, rake and shovel if possible.
Go to www.justserve.org to register, type in zip code 85901 and select City of Show Low Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. Registration is not required to participate. Direct questions to Jay Brimhall at 532-4014 or jbrimhall@showlowaz.gov.
Every year, the City of Show Low pays homage to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s ideals of strengthening communities through public service by participating in a community-wide project. The holiday is observed in January, but the city holds its annual King Day of Service in late spring because of the possibility of inclement weather. The King Day of Service was initiated by Congress in 1994 to bring together people of all ages and backgrounds to improve lives and bridge social barriers through public service.