Anthem MLK Day Celebration

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration & Unity Walk 2026

Monday, January 19, 2026 | 10 a.m.
Anthem Civic Building | 3701 W Anthem Way

Please join Anthem residents as we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Annual Anthem MLK Day Celebration brings the community together to applaud the lessons Dr. King taught all of us. One of the celebration highlights is the unity walk-a symbol of his inspiration that we carry now and into the future. This is a celebration showing the power of individuals and the community to make a positive difference.

Anybody participating in the Unity Walk is encouraged to wear proper footwear for the one-mile path on cement and other paved, manmade materials.

Featured highlights:

  • Free continental breakfast available starting at 9 a.m.
  • Travelin' Toms Coffee Truck (fees do apply)
  • MLK inspired puzzles, crafts, and coloring available for kids
  • While you drink your coffee, make sure to visit the non-profit booths in the Community Room to learn about local efforts to help those in need
  • Welcome from ACC Director: Tanya Dahl
  • The true meaning of Community Service: ACTS-Linda Pizzo
  • Significance of the Community Unity Walk: Pastor Ta'hon
  • Closing Prayer
  • Unity Walk

Donation Collection Drive

Several non-profits will be present and collecting donations.

  • Youth for Troops will be collecting non-perishable food and hygiene products. Examples include, foot powder, deodorant, travel  size toiletries, beef jerky, single serve peanut butter, drink mix singles, candy/mints/gum, and more.
  • Shoes for Soldiers will be collecting shoes of all sizes and styles.
  • Haven for Hope Foundation is accepting new children's essentials (clothing, pajamas, socks, underwear), new toys, activity kids, coloring books, and board games. They will also accept monetary donations to support medical co-pays, transportation, equine therapy services, and family assistance for rent and utilities. 
  • Food for the Hungry will be collecting canned goods, school supplies (notebooks, pencils, erasers, etc.), sponsor donations, and hygiene items. 
  • St. Rose will be collecting canned goods such as beef stew, corned beef hash, spam, pork and beans, powdered milk, pancake syrup, cold cereal (standard size), fruit cans (pears, fruit cocktail, pineapple, mandarin oranges), single serve coffee, Gatorade, sparkling flavored waters, protein drinks, protein bars, saltines, paper towels, and Kleenex