Holiday events and closures

Monday will be the legal holiday observing the birth of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Most schools and government offices will be closed, but not all workers will have the day off.

Metro and Sound Transit buses are on their regular schedules, though some Metro commuter routes have reduced service Monday. State ferries are on regular schedule. And some basic services, such as garbage pickup, are on regular schedules.

Other open/closed information:

• Most banks and credit unions are closed Monday, but US Bank in-store branches will be open regular hours.

• Post offices are closed, with no home delivery Monday.

• Public libraries and state liquor stores are closed.

• Seattle's transfer and recycling stations are open.

• Snohomish County's Community Transit buses are running on an adjusted schedule. Everett Transit and Pierce Transit are on regular schedules.

Community events

All are open to the public and, unless noted otherwise, are free.

Share the Dream —

A Musical Tribute

Today Musical performances from the Black Nativity and Total Experience Gospel choirs and inspiration celebrating King's legacy, 3:30 p.m. today, Mount Zion Baptist Church, 1634 19th Ave., Seattle; no charge for admission, donations accepted to benefit the Emergency Feeding Program of Seattle and King County (206-329-0300).

MLK Celebration

Today Keynote speaker Janelle Sgrignoli, director of Snohomish County Human Services, with music by the MLK Celebration Choir, 4 p.m. today, First United Methodist Church, 3530 Colby Ave., Everett (425-259-7233).

King's Legacy for the Peace

and Labor Movements

Today Celebration of King's influence on the peace and labor movements with music, poetry, reflection and analysis, for adults, middle-school and high-school students, sponsored by South Sound Peace and Justice Center and People for Peace Justice and Healing, 7 p.m. today, King's Books, 218 St. Helens St., Tacoma (253-383-3056, ext. 105).

Martin Luther King Day Parade

MON Featuring the Clark Atlanta University Mighty Panther Marching Band, 10 a.m. Monday, on Fourth Avenue from Westlake Park, 401 Pine Street, to Fourth Avenue and Broad Street, Seattle (253-250-5528).

Martin Luther King Day People's Celebration

at Seattle Center

MON Community reading of King's famous "I've Been to the Mountaintop" speech, Seattle Center/Arts Corp All City Youth Choir with Garfield 100's Marching Band, MLK Youth Awards presentation and inspirational performances, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Seattle Center House, Seattle (206-684-7200).

Celebration workshops,

rally and march

MON The Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Committee's 23rd annual celebration, this year titled "Racism, Poverty, War: Katrina, Iraq, No More!" workshops, 9:30 a.m., workshops at Garfield High School and adjacent Garfield Teen Life Center, 428 23rd Ave.; rally, 11 a.m., Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave., Seattle, march, noon Monday, on 23rd Avenue from Jefferson Street to Yesler Way, on Yesler Way to Third Avenue and Dilling Way, on Dilling to Fourth Avenue, on Fourth to Madison Street, ending at the Federal Building Plaza at Second Avenue and Madison, for rally with speakers; bus transportation back to Garfield High School will be provided (206-812-4940 or www.mlkseattle.org).

King Holiday Hoopfest

MON "Dream, Recognize, Inspire" high-school basketball tournament, Newport vs. Gig Harbor girls, 9:30 a.m., Curtis vs. Puyallup boys, 11 a.m., Garfield vs. Mount Tahoma boys, 12:30 p.m., Kentwood vs. Tahoma boys, 2:30 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, 4 p.m., Chief Sealth vs. Oregon City girls, 4:30 p.m., Rainier Beach vs. O'Dea boys, 6 p.m., Renton vs. Kennedy boys, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Hec Edmundson Pavilion, University of Washington, Seattle; $10 at the door (www.nwbball.com/king_holiday_hoopfest.htm).

Young Heroes and

Service Day Kickoff

MON Keynote speaker Naomi Ishisaka, editor in chief of Colors NW Magazine, launches a "day on" of volunteer events, including more than 90 middle-school students from the Seattle/King County Young Heroes program, 8:30-9:15 a.m., MLK Elementary School, 3201 E. Republican St., Seattle; with service projects available: mural painting and grounds work at MLK School, interior restoration at Harry Thomas Community Center, students' painting projects at Wing Luke Elementary School, cooking and cleaning at Youthcare Orion Center, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Seattle (206-219-5010).

"A Visit With Aunt Harriet"

MON Storyteller Karol Brown portrays Harriet Tubman sharing her experiences leading hundreds of slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad, 2 p.m. Monday, Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $6-$8 (888-238-4373 or www.washingtonhistory.org).

Tribute to King

and Mahatma Gandhi

MON Music and selected readings, 7:30 p.m. Monday, East West Bookshop, 6500 Roosevelt Way N.E., Seattle (206-523-3726).

Tribute to King

MON City of Bellevue program with speakers and performances by the Eastside Cheer Elite, the Bellevue Youth Theatre, guitarist Michael Powers, the Ewajo Dance Workshop, the Total Experience Gospel Choir and Human Harmony, 1-4 p.m. Monday, Crossroads Bellevue Shopping Center, 156th Avenue Northeast and Northeast Eighth Street, Bellevue (425-452-7886).

Federal Way King Celebration

MON "Investing In Our Future" community celebration for all ages with musical entertainment by Ajabu African Dance Ensemble, Maria Morca and Dances of Spain and flamenco guitarist Joel Kabakov, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Decatur High School Performing Arts Center, 2800 S.W. 320th St., Federal Way (253-835-2402).

Tacoma King Celebration

MON City of Tacoma event with continental breakfast, 10:30 a.m., music, speakers, award presentations, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Tacoma Dome Exhibition Hall, 2727 East D St., Tacoma; free parking (253-272-3663).

MLK Week at North Seattle Community College

TUE-THU Unfurling of MLK banner on the tower facing I-5, 8:30 a.m. Tuesday; "Dreaming the Impossible: Human Flourishing" presentation, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday; "The Wisdom of Elders: Violence and Apathy in Contemporary Life," noon Tuesday; "Understanding Violence: Changing our 10,000-year-old Response" workshop, 2-5 p.m. Wednesday; "Diversity Working Together: Positive Communication to Prevent Anger, Distress and Misunderstanding" workshop, 2:30 p.m. Thursday; showing of the movie "Crash" followed by discussion, 5:30 p.m. Thursday. All events at North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way N., Seattle (206-527-3600).

MLK Scholarship Program

FRI Mount Baker community Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund awards college scholarships to 23 local students who exemplify the spirit of King by being outstanding citizens despite adversity; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Mount Baker Community Club, 2811 Mt. Rainier Dr. S., Seattle; (206-760-2388).