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Feelin’ the love…
Who isn’t brought to memories of years ago just watching these little ones make their Valentines for each other. What a year for love – what a year for the MLK Center in Newport to remind us of simpler, more loving times.
“You show love by being kind,” a Preschool student remarked.
There’s so much love to go around here at the MLK Center!
This past week, Preschool students enjoyed festive arts and crafts projects thanks to a generous contribution of art supplies from our friend Shelley Schorsch. Students made Valentines for their families, exchanged Valentines and treats with each other, and made festive bags to take their goodies home in! The activity featured writing prompts about love: who they love, what they love, things they love, and what it means to love.
Some of what they do at the Center:
Grab-n-Go Breakfast Mon-Fri, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (Marcus Wheatland Blvd entrance)
Food 2 Friends delivery for homebound seniors. Contact Ed for more infoMobile Food Pantry visits to low-income housing communities
Preschool for registered preschool students. Openings currently available for 3 year olds. Contact Tanya by email or by phone: (401) 846-4828 x117
After School program for registered students
Daily Bread: Mon-Fri at the Marcus Wheatland Blvd entrance, while supplies last
On-site food pantry: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Wednesday evenings from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. First Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Voter Registration for the March 2nd Special Election will be held outside the Center every daytime on-site food pantry day until January 31st
AARP Tax Prep:Nothing is definite, but we remain hopeful! Please stay tuned.
Veggie Days weekly vegetable distribution outside, Thursdays 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or while supplies last. Now year-round!
Grab ‘n Go lunches: Every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free! Presented in collaboration with McGrath’s Clambakes & Catering. Menu TBD. Eating on-site not permitted. Main Entrance on Marcus Wheatland Blvd
Toning in ’21 Fitness Class: Every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m., this full-body workout aims to improve balance, bone health, flexibility, and strength of participants in a safe, welcoming, and fun environment. All skill-levels welcome. Masks required & space very limited. RSVP with Mel: email or call (401) 846-4828 x124
Zumba Fitness Class: Every Thursday morning at 8:30 a.m. Suitable for all skill levels. Masks required & space is very limited. RSVP with Mel: email or call (401) 846-4828 x124
LivFit Cooking & Nutrition: LivFit returns to the Center Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to approximately 6 p.m. RSVPs required with Kristin via email or text (401) 368-7614.
Drive Through Recycling Drive: Stop by the MLK Community Center on Saturday, February 20th from 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon for a drive-up electronics recycling drive, sponsored by Indie Cycle, LLC. List of accepted electronics available here
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, presented by the Bazarsky Family Foundation in partnership with the MLK Community Center, puts books into the hands and hearts of children across the world. They partner with local communities to mail a hand-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality book each month to registered children from birth to age five, completely free of cost & regardless of family income.More info
Donations: Donations of non-perishable food, fresh produce, household cleaning and personal care items are accepted at our loading dock Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Please ring the bell upon arrival. Masks required to donate. A list of our current needs available here.
Put your love into action and send a little gift to this wonderful, heart-ful center…
