Alex Mehner, 11, left, and Brittany Porter, 10, concentrated on the beat while performing with the musical group Shere Khan from Central Middle School at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Extravaganza on Thursday at the Osage Community Centre. The musical celebration kicked off several days of events leading up to King's birthday on Monday. (Kit Doyle)
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