CONGRATULATIONS 2010 MLK ART AND ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
This annual competition provides scholarships and U.S. Savings Bonds
to Arlington area youths whose essays and artwork best represent Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream and the movement for racial justice
and equality. The 2010 theme: “Making a Difference ... The Dream
Lives On”.
Winning art design will appear on T-shirts and marketing
materials associated with the 21st Annual “Sharing the
Dream” MLK Celebration. Artwork will be on exhibit during
the MLK holiday weekend, Jan. 15-18. More than 400 pieces of
art were submitted for the contest, which was open to all
Arlington students in grades 7-12.
Winning writer will read her essay during the “Sharing the
Dream” Awards Banquet on Jan. 15. The essay competition was
open to high school seniors only. Meet the winners at the
awards banquet. Tickets are now on sale. Visit
www.ArlingtonMLK.com
for ticket information and a complete listing of events.
Friday, Jan. 15, 2010 6:30 p.m. “Sharing the Dream” Awards Banquet
Keynote speaker: Dr. Maxell Scarlett.
Read the
bio. UT-Arlington Bluebonnet Ballroom E.H. Hereford University Center 300 W. First Street Tickets $35
Purchase online at
www.UTAtickets.com Complimentary valet available
Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 Noon MLK “Sharing the Dream” Step Off Bowie High School Auditorium Admission is $10 at the door $5 Admission for children under age 5 Special $5 pre-sale tickets by calling 682-867-7393 Entry fee is $50 per team
3:30 p.m. “Sharing the Dream” Multicultural Festival Tarrant County College-Southeast Arlington 2100 Southeast Parkway Admission is free
7:30 p.m. An Evening of Spoken Word Slam Poetry UT Arlington Bluebonnet Ballroom 300 W. First Street Admission is $15 Purchase online at
www.UTAtickets.com (This event is for adults age 18 and over)
Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010 6 p.m. “Sharing the Dream” Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service North Davis Church of Christ 1601 N. Davis Drive 76012 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Jerry Taylor, Abilene Christian University
Assistant Professor of Bible Missions and Ministry Holiday Reception to immediately follow service
Monday, Jan. 18, 2010
10 a.m. to Noon MLK Day of Service In the spirit of service, volunteers join faith-based partners
across the city to help make a difference in Arlington
neighborhoods. Contact your church for a listing of service projects
or call 817-277-2634
6:30 p.m. “Sharing the Dream” Youth Extravaganza Metro Center on the campus of the Fielder Road Baptist Church 1323 W. Pioneer Parkway
Admission is free
For more information about the celebration, call the MLK Event
Hotline at 817-459-6430 or 817-459-6404.
The Arlington MLK Celebration Committee is now meeting and
planning the 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. "Sharing the Dream"
Celebration. The four-day citywide celebration is Jan. 15-18.
All MLK Committee meetings are held on Mondays in the Arlington
ISD Administration Building located at 1203 W. Pioneer Parkway
unless otherwise noted.
