Monday is MLK Day and there is plenty happening in the Georgetown area. With schools and several businesses off, Georgetown residents can partake in these six events:

Youth Service Day Jan. 16

The Georgetown Project hosts a Youth Service Day for students 9-12 grade. Service projects include games with seniors at a senior center, park clean-up, organization at the NEST Empowerment Center for teens, and working at Habitat ReStore, Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center as well as Brookwood in Georgetown. Students needing service hours will be given certificates for four hours of service. 9 a.m. Free. Teen Center, Georgetown Recreation Center, 1003 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown. 512-943-5198. www.georgetownproject.org

Day of Service Jan. 16

The United Way of Williamson County is sponsoring a Day of Service which includes project locations in Cedar Park, Georgetown, Jarrell, Leander, Round Rock and Taylor. 9.a.m.-noon. To register, go to unitedway-wc.org or call 512-255-6799.

March and Program Jan. 16

A seven-block march beginning at the Williamson County Courthouse and ending at Macedonia Baptist Church will be followed by a program featuring guest speaker Kantrice Robinson, pastor of St. Paul United Methodist Church to honor the MLK Day holiday. The annual event is sponsored by the Georgetown Fellowship of Churches. Noon (march), 12:30 p.m. (program). Free. Williamson County Courthouse, 710 S. Main St., Georgetown. For details, contact Tyrone Adams at (512) 968-6361.

Symposium, Screening, and Service at Southwestern Jan. 17–20

The Race and Ethnicity Studies Program at Southwestern University is hosting an interdisciplinary symposium. The symposium includes Southwestern scholars, including current faculty and alumni, who are engaged in research and activism related to race and ethnicity studies.  Jan. 17, Jan. 19 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free. McCombs Shields Ballroom in the McCombs Campus Center, W. Rutersville Road, Georgetown. 512-863-6511. www.southwestern.edu The Office of Diversity Education and The Coalition for Diversity and Social Justice host the event featuring music, spoken word and dance performances. Jan. 18, 5-6 p.m. Free. Prothro Center open lounge. 512-863-6511. www.southwestern.edu In conjunction with the symposium, the documentary film “13th” will be screened. The film by Ava DuVernay explores the intersection of racism and the criminal justice system. Jan. 19, 8 p.m. Free. F.W. Olin Building, Room 105, W. Rutersville Road, Georgetown. 512-863-6511. www.southwestern.edu A special worship service celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Rev. John F. McCormick of Round Rock will be preaching and special music will be led by Southwestern gospel singers. Jan. 19, 11:30 a.m. Free. Lois Perkins Chapel, W. Rutersville Road, Georgetown. 512-863-6511. www.southwestern.edu

Community Potluck and Assembly Jan. 21

Courageous Conversations GTX will host a community potluck and assembly. Registration for the event is required. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Free. San Gabriel Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1322 E. University Ave., Georgetown. www.courageousconvogtx.com 

Worth the Trip—Martin Luther King Jr. march, festival and food drive Jan. 16

Organized by the Austin Area Heritage Council, the annual community march celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy as well as diversity and multiculturalism in the city. The event begins with a short program at the Martin Luther King Jr. Statue on The University of Texas campus at the intersection of 23rd Street and Speedway, followed by a march to the south steps of the Texas Capitol and continuing onto Huston-Tillotson University. The festival includes vendors, local musicians and businesses. Marchers are encouraged to bring canned goods or nonperishable food items for the Capital Area Food Bank. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. University, 900 Chicon St., Austin. www.mlkcelebration.com