CLEARLAKE, Calif. — Praises of Zion Church and the United Methodist Church of Clearlake are presenting the 11th annual Martin Luther King “Unity Day” event on Monday, Jan. 20.

MLK Unity Day will take place at the United Methodist Church at 14501 Pearl St. in Clearlake on from 1 to 3 p.m.

This is a county-wide program, with representation planned from all areas of Lake County.

The event will feature prayers by the Big Valley Band of Pomo Indians, Koi Nation and ministers from both churches.

There will be a variety of special musical guests, dancers and guest speakers. In attendance will be representatives from local and state governments, law enforcement, social agencies and community groups.

Organizers reported there will be a diverse group of people on the program from various cultures, ethnicities and gender identities to make it inclusive and represent the entire county. The purpose is to build unity throughout our community with this yearly event.

They are encouraging everyone in our county to come to be a part of this “Unity Day.”

“It is vitally important for the well-being of our community and our country. This event is more important than ever as the political climate has created a huge division among all Americans,” organizers said.