Utah activities and events celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

SALT LAKE CITY — Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday designated as a national day of service. Here are a few ways to get involved with service projects in Utah.

The University of Utah's Lowell Bennion Community Service Center has a list of self-directed service projects you can do.

Look for volunteer opportunities on these websites:

• userve.utah.gov/volunteer
• JustServe.org
• americacorps.gov/join/find-volunteer-opportunity
• volunteer.gov