EVERETT – The public is invited to celebrate the 2013 Prodigies for Peace essay, video and art contest winners at the free annual Diversity Partnering Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday Jan. 16, 2013 at the Carl Gipson Senior Center, 3025 Lombard Ave. in downtown Everett.
 
Reserve your seat today by calling the reservation line at 425-257-8751 (RSVP required).
 
Business and organizations who support the event through $100 sponsorships will receive public recognition for the sponsorship.
 
To sponsor the event, contact:
Kate Reardon, City of Everett, at 425-257-8687 or kreardon@ci.everett.wa.us
Martin Cross, YMCA, at 425-493-2416 or mcross@ymca-snoco.org.
 
The Prodigies for Peace writing, video and art contest helps students and adults draw connections between the people and the events that shaped the civil rights movement and the social issues that influence our lives today.  The contest deadline is Dec. 14.  For more information on the contest, go to: http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/default.aspx?ID=1209
 
The MLK Jr. Celebration is hosted by the following partner agencies: The City of Everett, YMCA of Snohomish County, Snohomish County Government and the United Way of Snohomish County.