Events scheduled this weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

Various events are scheduled this weekend in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.

SUNDAY

MYRTLE BEACH

Who | Carolina African American Heritage Foundation

What | “Civil Rights Sunday” event, with various local organizations

When | 5-7 p.m.

Where | Family Grove Baptist Church, 1008 Carver St., Myrtle Beach

How much | Donations welcome

Information | 251-2061 or www.carolinaafricanheritagefoundation.org

SOUTHPORT, N.C.

Who | Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of Southport, N.C.

What and when |

•  Memorial march at 3 p.m.

•  Program for youth, “Project: Do Something,” at 3:45 p.m., with Edward Pruden, superintendent of Brunswick County Schools, and Helen Davis, principal of the year

Where | International Longshoremen’s Association Union Hall, at 10th and Lord streets in Southport

How much | Free

Information | 910-457-5144

MONDAY

MYRTLE BEACH

Who | Carolina African American Heritage Foundation

What, when and where |

•  Corporate & Community Awards Breakfast, 8-11 a.m. at Myrtle Beach’s Canal Street Recreation Center, honoring Colbert and Lena Brown, Brad Dean, Tom Fox, Sam Frinks, Warren Gall, the Rev. Tim McCray, Colman Randall, Luis Rodriguez, Orrie West, and the late Matthew James Perry Jr.

•  Dr. Martin Luther King Grand Parade, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. across downtown Myrtle Beach: from Eighth Avenue North and Ocean Boulevard, site of the former Myrtle Beach Pavilion into the Booker T. Washington neighborhood, ending at parking site off 20th Avenue North and Legion Street; review stands at Carver Street and parking lot )

How much | Breakfast donations: $25 individuals, $200 table; parade: free to watch

Information | 251-2061 or www.carolinaafricanheritagefoundation.org

GEORGETOWN

Who | Georgetown County Boys Mentor Group

What | Annual breakfast in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., with guest speaker Walter Johnson, a retired U.S. Army general

When | 8 a.m.

Where | Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, 417 Broad St., Georgetown, at Highmarket Street

How much | Free; donations welcome

Information | 546-0095 or 527-0614

SOUTHPORT, N.C.

Who | Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of Southport, N.C.

What | Annual Roundtable Breakfast, with Judge James Faison of the N.C. Fifth Judicial District as keynote speaker

When | 8 a.m.

Where | Trinity United Methodist Church, 209 E. Nash St., Southport

How much | $10

Information | 910-457-5144