In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Riverside County Office of Education announced a few events that will commence next week across Riverside County.
The 30th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Walk-A-Thon will be held on Jan. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Riverside, officials said.
The all-ages walk will begin at Bordwell Park Stratton Center, located at 2008 MLK Boulevard, and it will end at the Riverside Public Library, located at 3900 Mission Inn Avenue.
The annual walk is hosted by the Riverside African American Historical Society, which aims to operate and maintain African-American artifacts and memorabilia.
To register for the event, visit www.RAAHSINC.com and pay the $40 donation fee.
For more information regarding the walk, contact Rose Mayes at 951-662-3392.
The City of Temecula will host a week long donation drive where people may donate either non-perishable food items or non-food items.
The drive will be held at the Welcome Center, located at 28690 Mercedes Street, suite 101.
The hours of operation will be Jan.20 from 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 21 through Jan. 24 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to Temecula Community Services website.
Acceptable donations of non-perishable food items include pasta and sauce, peanut butter, canned fruits or vegetables, canned soup, canned tuna or chicken, instant oatmeal, condiments, trail mix and granola bars.
Acceptable non-food items to donate include shampoo or conditioner, bar of soap or body wash, toothbrush and toothpaste, lotion, deodorant, and first-aid kits.