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▪ 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Western Washington University hosts the Rev. Marshall Hatch, a Chicago civil rights leader, in a special event at the reading room in Wilson Library. Hatch, who has led numerous community outreach programs, will be joined by Terry John “TJ” Robinson II, a 10th grader at Lynden High School who has won speaking and essay awards related to King and Rosa Parks. They will be followed at 6 p.m. by New York City poet and performer Crystal Valentine. A visual snapshot of civil rights over the years in Bellingham and at Western also will be presented. Snacks and refreshments will be available. In addition, a reception will be held at noon Tuesday for a free art show on walls outside the B Gallery on Western’s campus that also is part of the celebration of King’s legacy. The show continues through Friday, Jan. 22.