Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. birthday observances

The following list shows the community events planned to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday anniversary later this month.

Jan. 15: Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday anniversary

7 p.m. "Building a Community, Shaping a New Generation" music festival at the Osage Community Centre.

Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. holiday

8 a.m. Southeast Missouri State University's Martin Luther King Jr. memorial breakfast at the Show Me Center. Tickets are $7 for the public and $3 for children ages 6 to 12, free for children 5 and under and $3 for university students without a meal plan and free for students with a meal plan. Tickets are available at the University Center information desk through Jan. 16 and at Southeast Bookstore through Jan. 17. Speaker is state Sen. Maida Coleman, who was born in Sikeston, Mo. She represents the 5th District, which includes part of St. Louis city, and is an assistant Democratic floor leader in the Missouri Senate.

Noon "Building a Community, Shaping a New Generation" Martin Luther King Jr. humanitarian benefit at Osage Community Centre. Reservations for the free luncheon must be made by Jan. 16 by calling 334-0646 or 335-4374. Mary Kasten, a former state representative, and the Rev. Brent Mustoe, district supervisor for the United Methodist Church, will speak.

3 p.m. "Building a Community, Shaping a New Generation" youth gala at Westfield Shoppingtown West Park. The event features oratorical and musical tributes to King.

7 p.m. "Building a Community, Shaping a New Generation" community service, St. James AME Church, 516 North St.

7 p.m. Downtown Council of Churches community celebration at Livingway Foursqure Church, 1224 Bloomfield Road. The Rev. Bob Towner will preside.