The “Clean Valley Council,” “Standing for Equity in the Roanoke Valley,” and “Roanoke Kiwanis” came together to participate in a trash pickup event Monday morning.

Happy birthday, MLK: A look back at the extraordinary life of Martin Luther King, Jr., in photosThe community is not letting the pandemic stop celebrations of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.Like a lot of events during this pandemic, MLK Day celebrations are virtual this year. Here is a list of events:Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, 10:30 a.m. in LexingtonMartin Luther King Jr. Lynchburg Community Council’s virtual celebration at 1 p.m. Live streamed on Facebook and Instagram from the Academy Center for the Arts. Virginia Western launched a virtual day of service where students create messages for seniors, active members of the military and veterans. The day also features a series of virtual events and discussions including a keynote speech by Dr. Judith R. James.