Martin Luther King Jr., Multicultural Center
Phone: (530) 225-4375
1815 Sheridan StreetApproximate Capacity:
- 130 people - dining
- 275 people - standing (assembly)
Amenities:
- Central Air
- Large open area
- Small kitchen with sink, refrigerator, microwave, and cook top
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center may be reserved for group activities during non-center hours. Call (530) 225-4095 for rental fees and conditions.
Action Plan for MLK Center
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Class Offerings
Kids Night
K-6th grade
Kids this is your night! Come in and play active games, watch movies, arts and crafts, computer lab, free healthy food and so much more fun...
KD09101 • F • 9/10-12/10* • 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: MLK Jr. Center
Note: *No class 11/19
Fee: No Fee
Positively Girls Club!
Girls 9-15 years old
Girls- this is for you! Have a great time getting to make new friends, learn new things, and grow positively! This weekly club offers girls a supporting environment to get to know each other and our community through girl talk, fun activities, and exciting field trips around the city!
M • 9/13-11/15 • 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: MLK Jr. Center
Fee: No fee
Monday Night Sports Madness
Boys 9-15 years old
Is your teenage boy tired of being bored on Monday nights with nothing to do? Well not anymore because Monday night is Guys Night at the MLK Center. This weekly club fosters positive attitudes, healthy mind and body, builds leadership and social skills as well as self worth. Come enjoy the great activities that we have to offer including playing sports, computer lab, snacks, and much more!
M • 9/13-11/15 • 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: MLK Jr. Center
Fee: No fee
TEEN NIGHT
7th grade and up
Enjoy live music, movie nights, computer lab, free food, sports, games, tutoring, etc. Teen Night is a great place to meet new friends, hang out and relax!
Saturday • 9/11-12/11* • 6:00-10:00 pm
Note: *No class 11/20
Location: MLK Jr. Center
Fee: No Fee
MLK Lending Library and Computer Lab
Our public library has over 3000 books available to anyone who signs up for a FREE MLK library card! Our public computer lab has internet access, resume and typing support, as well as assistance with job searches.
Monday-Tuesday • 9/13-11/19 • 1:00-3:00 pm
Thursday-Friday • 9/13-11/19 • 1:00-3:00 pm
Thursday • 9/16-11/18 • 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: MLK Jr. Center
Fee: No Fee
FAMILY FUN DAY
All ages welcome
Families that play together, stay together! Drop in and join us for our family fun day. Participants can use our sports equipment, do arts and crafts, check out books, use the computer lab, watch movies, play games and more...
Sa • 9/11-12/11* • 2:00-4:00 pm
Location: MLK Jr. Center
Note: Closed 11/20
Fee: No fee
TUTORING
K-12th grade
Do you need help with your homework or struggling in school? Drop into our free tutoring program every Thursday night. College graduates and students are available to help you with your educational needs. Computer Lab and printer are available to assist you.
Th • 9/9-12/9 • 6:00-8:00 pm
Location: MLK Jr. Center
Fee: No Fee
Cougar's Den
Cypress School students are invited to join the Cougar's Den Afterschool Program at the MLK Center!
This program is a partnership with the Redding School District and runs Monday-Friday from 2:45-6:00 pm. The Cougar's Den is dedicated to providing academic enrichment, homework assistance, promoting positive peer interactions, recreation, and a safe environment where students can have fun and learn new skills while in a supervised setting. The program is available to all Cypress students in K-5th grade.
Please call or e-mail Director Bobbie Wion at 245-7714 or bwion@cypress.echalk.com
Community & Cultural events
National Night Out
August 3, 2010, 6:00-8:30 pm
Yes, We Can!
August 28, 2010, 5:00-7:00 pm
Participate in our 2nd can food drive. For each can of food you bring, you will receive a ticket to our opportunity drawing. There will be games, face painting, free food, and more...
Enjoy Movies in the Park
September 3-24, 2010, movies begin at dusk
Every Friday join us for our free month long movies in the park series. Bring your blanket, chair, food, etc. and spend some time under the stars. Concessions will be available.
Movie Showings:
9/3: Star Trek
9/10: Up
9/17: The Neverending Story
9/24: Twilight Saga: New Moon
Navarati Festival
October 9th and 16th, 7-11:00 pm
Navaratri is a festival celebrated in India. The local celebration includes community dances called "Garba" and "Dandia-Raas" energized by rhythmic music. Women wear traditional dance dresses and dance to the rhythm in a unique style. At the end, home cooked food by volunteers is served to all.
Native American Day
October 2, 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Participate in our celebration of our Native Americans; there will be drumming, round dances, regalia, clapper stick songs, a free authentic dinner including Buffalo Stew, Indian fry bread and more.
Halloween Carnival
October 31, 2010, 6:00-8:00 pm
Come have a spooky time at our Halloween Carnival. Play games, candy, face painting and more...
Holiday Celebration
December 18, 2010, 5:00-7:00 pm
Join us for a delightful evening including a Free Holiday dinner, music, and more...