ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Pittsford CommUNITY, a community-driven nonprofit in Pittsford, is holding its annual MLK Living the Dream Series throughout the month of January, into the first week of February. The first event took place on Wednesday. News 8 was invited into the United Church of Pittsford where jazz filled the room to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Although the official holiday isn’t until Jan. 20, celebrations like this one will continue throughout the rest of the month. Sunday, officials shared the lineup of events with News 8. All of the events are slated to take place at the United Church of Pittsford at 123 South Main Street. "Created and held annually since 2019, a team of residents started this series with Kevin Beckford after he was elected as the first African-American to the Pittsford Town Board. Hundreds of people within and outside Pittsford have come to celebrate and learn to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. We are excited to be bringing and expanding the MLK Living the Dream Series to five events in 2025," Pittsford CommUNITY announced. Bills run past Broncos, set up showdown with Ravens Jan. 15: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. A planned film screening of "Being Black in America" followed by a panel discussion by Our Voices Project. Rochester native Jackie McGriff directed the film, starring seven other Rochester natives. Some of those featured are expected to be a part of the panel discussion. Jan. 22: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. A spoken word performance and community poetry slam. The event will feature Shanterra Mitchum, a prominent anti-violence and educational advocate in the Rochester area who works in leadership positions at the Center for Teen Empowerment and the MC Collective. Community members of all ages are encouraged to take part in the poetry slam. Jan. 29: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Another film screening, this time by Rochester filmmaker and photographer Rashaad Parker, who's currently a social studies teacher at the University Preparatory Charter School for Young Men. Feb. 2: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. An Interfaith Family Service hosted by the United Church of Pittsford under the leadership of Rev. Julius "JD" Jackson Jr. There will be a special guest speaker, choir and music performances to accompany the service.