Here's how Topekans are celebrating the legacy Monday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Whether you choose to spend the day with loved ones or get out and volunteer your time in the community, there will be a few events to do so Monday for MLK Day.

This year's federal holiday falls on the birthday of the civil rights leader. Several events will honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Read more for where you can celebrate or volunteer for the holiday.

Kansas Children's Discovery Center

Kansas Children's Discovery Center, 4400 S.W. 10th Ave., will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.

At 10 a.m., Jonathan Andrews will perform "We Shall Overcome" and be followed by a performance from International Academy of Bright Stars school choir, which will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

At 11 a.m., JQuory Guest will lead story time when he will read "Be a King: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Dream and You" by Carole Boston Weatherford.

At 1 p.m., Daisy Karimi will lead the next story time reading "I am Enough" by Grace Byers.

Regular admission is $9 for children and adults, $8 for seniors. Infants younger than 12 months and Discovery Center members are free.

Harvesters Day of service

Harvesters Food Network, 215 S.E. Quincy St., welcomes volunteers from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All volunteers are encouraged to bring donations as they'll help sort and pack food during a two-hour shift.

Any individuals or groups interested in joining can register online at harvesters.org. No volunteer activity will happen between 11 a.m. and noon.

Stephen Davis, president and CEO of Harvesters, said King's legacy is one of giving of oneself for the benefit of their neighbors.

"Our volunteers embody that spirit all year long," Davis said, "but we are excited to pay special tribute to such an inspiring man on his birthday."

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Topeka Center for Peace and Justice

At 5:30 p.m. at the Westside Christian Church, 432 S.W. Lindenwood Ave., the Topeka Center for Peace and Justice, in partnership with Living The Dream Inc. invites the public to a free dinner and program with keynote speaker Venus Lee, CEO of GraceMed Health Clinic.

A dinner of chili and cinnamon rolls will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Vegan options will be available as well. Lee will begin her presentation at 7 p.m.

Music will be provided by the Faith Temple Praise Team, Janelle Johnson, LaQuanda Jacobs and Michael Schumacher.

Child care will be available for children 2 years and younger.

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Keishera Lately is the business reporter for the Topeka Capital-Journal. She can be reached at klately@cjonline.com. Follow her on Twitter @Lately_KT.

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