Organizers of tributes around the Valley are focusing on remembering those who were lost, honoring those who work to keep America safe and educating the generation that has come of age since 2001. Here’s a look at the events planned to commemorate September 11.
Patriot Day Events
Friends of Freedom, a Phoenix non-profit group, is raising funds to build a No One Left Behind Center in the West Valley to help military veterans transition to civilian life. A gala banquet Friday, Sept. 6, at Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale includes comedy, entertainment and an auction. Foursomes can golf Saturday, Sept. 7, at Trilogy Golf Club at Vistancia in Peoria.
Details: Banquet: 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 6850 E. Main St., Scottsdale. Golf: registration at 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 12575 W. Golf Club Drive, Peoria. $100 for banquet; $2,500 per foursome to golf. 623-239-1437, friendsoffreedom.us.
9/11 Heroes Run
Honor first responders, veterans and heroes of Sept. 11 by running a 5K through Tempe Beach Park, ending at an American flag-lined finish line. Instead of a medal, you’ll get your own dog tag. Music and video presentations are included in an opening ceremony. Music, food, vendors and giveaways are featured, and a most-patriotic prize is awarded. The 100 Club of Arizona, which helps families of fallen public-safety personnel, receives 50 percent of proceeds. This is one of 40 such events across the nation presented by the Travis Manion Foundation, which targets issues facing veterans, survivors and the military community.
Details: 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. $30; $100 for family of four. 215-348-9080, travismanion.org.
9/11 Charity Pancake Breakfast
The El Mirage Firefighter Association Charity invites the public to its third annual 9/11 breakfast, which benefits the charity’s fund assisting families of fallen public-safety officers. A flag-raising ceremony begins at 8 a.m. A fire truck is on display and kids can enjoy bounce houses and a fire-hose game.
Details: 8 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 7. Fire Station 121, 13601 N. El Mirage Road. Free; donations welcome. 623-238-0300, cityofelmirage.org.
Hands on Greater Phoenix Projects
Participants are needed for a variety of projects in Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Peoria and Queen Creek honoring first responders, military members and veterans. Events include preparing and serving brunch for veterans, enhancing a low-income public-housing community garden and writing letters or making cards to show support for servicemen and women serving abroad.
Details: Sept. 8-14. Event times and locations vary. Enter 9/11 in the keyword box at handsonphoenix.org.
Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance Day
Arizona’s active-duty military and former veterans are honored at this event, sponsored by the Phoenix Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, the Phoenix Union High School District and Carl Hayden Community High School Junior ROTC cadets. The 108th Army Band of the Arizona Army National Guard begins the day with a patriotic concert, and Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett speaks at 2:30 p.m. Prisoners of war and those missing in action are remembered by the Patriot Youth Corps and the JROTC. Boy Scouts form the color guard, and the Girl Scouts carry the 50 state flags.
Details: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.8. Carl Hayden Community High School, 3333 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. Free. 480-595-8089.
9/11 Remembrance Display
The National Flag of Unity honoring victims and heroes of 9/11 will be on display in the atrium of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The flag, comprised of flags from 50 states and six districts of the U.S., includes the names of victims and first responders. The names of 9/11 victims will be read at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Details: 10 a.m.-5p.m. Monday-Friday, Sept. 9-13. 7380 E. Second St., Scottsdale. Free. 480-499-8587, scottsdaleaz.gov/events.
Healing Field 9/11 Memorial
Take in a display of nearly 3,000 U.S. flags at Tempe Beach Park honoring the victims of 9/11. The 10th annual tribute, presented by the city and the Exchange Club of Tempe, includes a concert by Kaitlin Jones, a memorial ceremony and a candlelight vigil. The American Red Cross will hold blood drives Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; more information is available online.
Details: Display 5 a.m.-11 p.m. daily; concert 7 p.m. Tuesday; ceremony 5:46 a.m. Wednesday; candlelight vigil 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 10-14. Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway. Free. 480-350-5209, 480-204-3864, tempe.gov, facebook.com/September11.HealingField.
Phoenix September 11th Memorial Ceremony
Phoenix City Hall holds a ceremony at which the public can remember police, firefighters and civilians who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.
Details: 9:30-10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11. 200 W. Washington St., First Floor Atrium. Free. 602-495-7398.
Eleven Days of Peace & Sustainability
A color guard presentation is given by the Marines, doves will be released, Native American spiritual leader Uqualla will speak and prayers for peace will be shared.
Details: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 11. 3535 E. McDowell Road. Free. 480-323-0933, starshineacademy.org.
A Night of Remembrance
The Casa Grande Youth Commission holds a candlelit ceremony at Peart Park. Candles are provided, students sing, and a guest speaker gives a presentation.
Details: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. 350 E. Sixth St., Casa Grande. Free. casagrandeaz.gov.
9/11 Hero Workout
Honor the heroes of 9/11 by working out alongside men and women in uniform on Wednesday, Sept. 11. Donations will be accepted for the 100 Club of Arizona, which helps families of fallen public-safety personnel. Space is limited. Call or e-mail info@sicfit.com to reserve your spot.
Details: 8 or 9 a.m., and 5 or 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. SICFIT Scottsdale, 14885 N. 83rd Place, Scottsdale. Donations accepted. 480-922-3253, 100club.org.
9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Gather around Gilbert’s 9/11 memorial, a 1,500-pound beam from the North Tower of the World Trade Center surrounded by granite slabs and engraved bricks, for a remembrance celebration. Remarks will be shared by Mayor John Lewis and Fire Chief Jim Jobusch. A joint police and fire honor guard presentation of colors, and performances from Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department and the joint Arizona State Fire Department pipe and drum bands are included.
Details: 8:30-9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11. 50 E. Civic Center Drive. Free. 480-503-6200, gilbertaz.gov/calendar.
Massing of the Colors and Service of Remembrance Day
Arizona’s active-duty military and former veterans are honored at this event, sponsored by the Phoenix Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars, the Phoenix Union High School District and Carl Hayden Community High School Junior ROTC cadets. The 108th Army Band of the Arizona Army National Guard begins the day with a patriotic concert, and Arizona Secretary of State Ken Bennett speaks at 2:30 p.m. Prisoners of war and those missing in action are remembered by the Patriot Youth Corps and the JROTC. Boy Scouts form the color guard, and the Girl Scouts carry the 50 state flags.
Details: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.8. Carl Hayden Community High School, 3333 W. Roosevelt St., Phoenix. Free. 480-595-8089.
Phoenix September 11th Memorial Ceremony
Phoenix City Hall holds a ceremony at which the public can remember police, firefighters and civilians who lost their lives Sept. 11, 2001.
Details: 9:30-10 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11. 200 W. Washington St., First Floor Atrium. Free. 602-495-7398.
Eleven Days of Peace & Sustainability
A color guard presentation is given by the Marines, doves will be released, Native American spiritual leader Uqualla will speak and prayers for peace will be shared.
Details: 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday, Sept. 11. 3535 E. McDowell Road. Free. 480-323-0933, starshineacademy.org.
Emergency Preparedness Expo
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s Office of Preparedness and Response presents information about CPR, water safety and first-aid. Free flu and tetanus and diptheria immunizations are available for the uninsured. Families will have the opportunity to practice drills and learn to evacuate in case of smoke or fire at the Phoenix Fire Department’s “smoke house.” Raffles will be held and new pairs of socks collected for the Phoenix Rescue Mission.
Details: 3-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11. Metrocenter, Interstate 17 and Peoria Avenue, Phoenix. Free. 602-722-0509, wearepublichealth.org.
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