St. Joseph County set to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this January

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- South Bend Heritage is teaming up with the Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation of St. Joseph County to honor the Civil Rights activist this January.

The committee is holding their 33rd annual holiday celebration which is titled, "Never Lose Sight of the Dream."

Throughout January, workshops and events will be held to educate the community about Dr. King’s legacy.

They will also put a focus on getting the community to commit more acts of service.

"All of us together can do something so this day of service is more than just an opportunity to educate. It is a goal to be able to connect our communities together to understand that one problem that affects one area affects all areas," Said Rev. Ray Owens.

A breakfast will be held on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 21st.

The event will take place at 7:30 a.m. at the Century Center.

Other activities and events will be taking place until 9 p.m. that evening.

Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased online or over the phone.