Community service has become the focus of the annual holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and it will be the focus of Clark College’s day-long observance on Wednesday, Jan. 19.

The observance, called “Rebuilding Hope,” will begin with the presentation of the documentary,  A Village Called Versailles in the Penguin Student Lounge from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Located in the flood-devastated area of eastern New Orleans, Versailles is described as home to the densest ethnic Vietnamese population outside of Vietnam. Additional information about the film is available at http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/village-called-versailles/.

During the afternoon, the focus will turn to service. Community members are invited to join volunteers from Clark College at 1 p.m. at the Clark County Habitat ReStore, 5000 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. Information about the organization is available at www.clarkcountyhabitatrestore.com.

An evening program featuring award-winning writer S. Renee Mitchell is planned at 5:30 p.m. in the Gaiser Student Center. A brief concert by Vancouver’s Community A.M.E. Zion Church will follow.

Information about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service is available at http://mlkday.gov/. All events are free and open to the public. Clark College is located at 1933 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver.