The Monday holiday commemorates the Jan. 15 birthday of civil-rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Here's a list of some events scheduled around the greater Seattle area:
"Justice Now" event and march, Garfield High - Seattle
The "Justice Now! Healthcare, Housing, Jobs & Education" event is geared toward youth. Rally with speakers, 9:30-10:45 a.m.; poetry and music, 11 a.m.; march to the Jackson Federal Building at noon for an outdoor rally; event begins at Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave., Seattle; free (206-786-2763 or mlkseattle.org).
Seattle Center "Re-envision the Dream" Celebration
Speakers, musical performances, dramatic reading of King's "I Have A Dream" speech (12:50 p.m.), presentation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peace awards (1:30 p.m.), art display, Revolutionary Forum performances presented by Central District Forum for Arts & Ideas (3 p.m.); full schedule of events noon-5 p.m. Monday, Seattle Center, Seattle; free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).
King Holiday Hoopfest - Seattle
High school basketball tournament; Boys: King's vs. Vashon Island, 9:30 a.m.; Skyline vs. Garfield, 12:30 p.m.; Franklin vs. Grant (of Portland), 2:30 p.m.; Rainier Beach vs. Decatur, 4 p.m.; Safeco Showcase, Federal Way vs. Jefferson (of Portland), 6 p.m.; Bellevue vs. Enumclaw, 7:30 p.m.; Girls: Jim Reding Classic, Kentwood vs. White River, 11 a.m.; Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 2 p.m.; Monday, Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle (www.nwbball.com).
Celebrating the Dream - Bellevue
Community event for all ages with Sonny Byers Band, Ocheami and Hip Hop Handbook, plus health fair; noon-3 p.m. Monday, Market Stage, Crossroads Bellevue, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue; free (425-644-1111 or www.crossroadsbellevue.com).
MLK Day of Service food drive, North Seattle and Shoreline
Food drive coordinated by Shoreline Community College students, faculty and staff; food collected at nine local supermarkets: Central Market, 15505 Westminster Way; Fred Meyer, 18325 Aurora Ave. N. and 13000 Lake City Way; Greenwood Market, 8500 Third Ave. N.W.; QFC, 9999 Holman Road and 3020 N.E. 127th St.; Safeway, 8704 Greenwood Ave. N., 15332 Aurora Ave. N. and 12318 15th Ave. N.E.; 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; 206-546-4717.
Tribute to Martin Luther King & Mahatma Gandhi - Bothell
8th annual Tribute to Martin Luther King & Mahatma Gandhi. Includes footage, audio recordings, readings and excerpts, and music. 7:30 p.m., Ananda Meditation Temple, 23305 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell.
The Millionair club charity honors Diversity - Seattle
The Millionair Club will hold its first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration with all members of the Seattle community, including guest speaker Congressman Jim McDermott. The itinerary includes a traditional West African storytelling dance performance by Ocheami, followed by a buffet-style breakfast sponsored by Schwan’s Home Service of Auburn. The keynote speaker for the celebration will be James D. Bible, President of the Seattle King County NAACP. 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., The Millionair Club Charity dining room, 2515 Western Ave. Free. Donations accepted.
MLK Day of Service park project - Kirkland
Volunteers will remove invasive plants from Cotton Hill Park, 110th Avenue Northeast and Northeast 98th Street, Kirkland; snacks, beverages, and some tools provided; bring lunch, gloves, clippers and boots for muddy conditions. Under 14 must have parent supervision; 14-17 must have signed parent permission or be accompanied by an adult. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday; 425-576-1269.
Washington State History Museum program - Tacoma
Film screening, "Tacoma's Civil Rights Struggle: African Americans Leading the Way," 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.; keynote speaker, civil rights activist Lyle Quasim, 2 p.m.; performance by Kim Archer Band, 3 p.m.; museum open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; free Monday (8000-238-4373 or washingtonhistory.org).
What's open, what's closed
• Most schools and government offices will be closed, but many businesses will be open.
• Metro buses will be operating on a reduced weekday schedule.
• Everett Transit and Pierce Transit will be on regular weekday schedules.
• Snohomish County's Community Transit local buses and most commuter weekday service will be on regular schedules, but some commuter trips will be reduced or canceled.
• Sound Transit will be on holiday schedule. Sound Transit Express buses and Tacoma Link rail trains will be on regular weekday schedules.
• State ferries will be on regular weekday schedules.
• Most banks and credit unions will be closed.
• Post offices will be closed.
• Public libraries will be closed.
• Most state-owned liquor stores will be open.
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