{"id":130064,"date":"2026-01-12T09:12:06","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:12:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/130064\/"},"modified":"2026-01-12T09:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T09:12:06","slug":"weekly-outings-with-the-observer-mlk-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/130064\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekly Outings With The OBSERVER: MLK Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>All listed events, and more, can be viewed online on The OBSERVER\u2019s community events calendar at <a href=\"http:\/\/sacobserver.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SacObserver.com<\/a>. Be sure to submit your events two weeks in advance to have the chance to be featured on the list.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/2026-mlk-essay-contest\/17601917\/2026-01-14T17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2026 MLK Essay Contest<\/a> 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at Oak Park Community Center. Support the honorees of the 2026 MLK Essay contest and find out who was awarded. For more information, call Gary Simon at 916-541-2582.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/mlk-community-breakfast\/17074373\/2026-01-17T09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MLK Community Breakfast<\/a> 9:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Jan. 17, at The Center at District56, 8230 Civic Center Drive No. 100, Elk Grove. This highly anticipated annual gathering unites civic leaders, corporate partners, educators, faith leaders, and community members for an inspiring morning of reflection, fellowship, and action, honoring Dr. King\u2019s vision while recognizing today\u2019s drum majors for justice, peace, and righteousness. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mlk-community-breakfast-tickets-1767069936749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets from $18<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/mlk-2026-free-sacrt-rides\/17794006\/2026-01-19T07\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MLK 2026 Free SacRT Rides<\/a> 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at participating SacRT lines. Sacramento Regional Transit (SacRT) offers free rides on buses and light rail to and from MLK Day events. You typically need to show a specific flier, available on the SacRT or MLK365 websites, to the operator.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-call-to-action\/17799499\/2026-01-19T08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Call To Action<\/a> 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at Grant Union High School. Join the Roberts Family Development Center as they honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Together, we will march in solidarity, lifting up the values of peace, justice, and dignity for all. Let\u2019s walk united, inspired by Dr. King\u2019s dream and committed to continuing the work. Free and open to the public.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/44th-annual-mlk-march\/17793789\/2026-01-19T08\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">44th Annual MLK March<\/a> 8:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, starting at Sacramento City College and ending at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. March for the Dream honors Dr. King by ensuring that people from all backgrounds and walks of life may share in this impactful experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/mlk365.org\/the-march\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Free and open to the community<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/mlk365-diversity-expo\/17793790\/2026-01-19T10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MLK365 Diversity Expo<\/a> 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, at the SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Marchers and community members can attend the MLK365 Diversity Expo. More than 100 organizations will offer resources, education, and health services. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cervistech.com\/acts\/webreg\/eventdetail.php?event_id=1365&amp;org_id=0130&amp;event_category_id=&amp;keyword=&amp;sort=&amp;zip=&amp;zip_radius=5&amp;source=&amp;filter_choice=&amp;cal_choice=&amp;cal_year=2025&amp;cal_month=09&amp;res_choice=&amp;console_mode=&amp;res_code=&amp;disp_status=open&amp;filter_date=None&amp;filter_start_time=&amp;filter_end_time=#:~:text=The%20march%20will%20start%20at,part%20of%20your%20volunteer%20commitment.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Free and open to the public<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sacobserver.com\/calendar-of-events\/#\/details\/the-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-sacramento\/17793546\/2026-01-24T18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Sacramento<\/a> 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at Sacramento State, University Ballroom. Guests will enjoy an evening of inspiration, recognition, and community unity. The program includes a keynote address, performances, and the presentation of the Robert T. Matsui Community Service Award. Bishop Parnell Lovelace is the keynote speaker, and Pastor Kevin Brown will be honored with the Community Service Award. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlkcelebrationsacramento.org\/tickets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Tickets from $100<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\n\tRelated<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"All listed events, and more, can be viewed online on The OBSERVER\u2019s community events calendar at SacObserver.com. 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