Federal Way to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. with festival, food drive

The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School

January 8, 2016 9:05 pm
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell (front) and some Council members visit with volunteers from Decatur and Thomas Jefferson high schools during the annual Martin Luther King
Federal Way Mayor Jim Ferrell (front) and some Council members visit with volunteers from Decatur and Thomas Jefferson high schools during the annual Martin Luther King

Each year, the city of Federal Way and the Diversity Commission sponsor the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Community Celebration to honor him for his contributions to humanity and to celebrate the diverse community.

The commission will host a food drive at local grocery stores with a community festival on Monday, Jan. 18, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The festival will be from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School with Erin Jones, Mayor Jim Ferrell and Superintendent Tammy Campbell as speakers.

A day of service will follow from 12-1 p.m. where people can participate in service projects.