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Community to honor King in rich variety of observances.(City/Region)(Local events kick off Saturday at Westmoreland Community Center)

The Register Guard (Eugene, OR)

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Byline: The Register-Guard

A series of local activities celebrating the life and teachings of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. will span seven days, beginning Saturday.

The events include an annual march; a keynote speech in Eugene featuring author and motivational speaker Patrice Gaines; a display of students' works in Springfield; and several activities at the University of Oregon.

HONEY, or Honoring Our New Ethnic Youth, will kick things off Saturday with a 25th annual gathering at Westmoreland Community Center.

Sunday's events include a Bethel community celebration at Willamette High School.

Several events are slated for…

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