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The U.S. is set to mark Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the federal holiday set aside to honor the life of the civil rights icon.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day ... fun day in the park ($5 admission) will follow with entertainment, food, vendors and kids’ activities. More information: 10 a.m. Jan. 15 at 981 E.