Sept. 7
Maspeth Memorial Park — National anthem, opening and closing prayers, laying of wreaths, poetry readings, musical performance by Liz and Bill Huisman.
When: 11 a.m.
Where: 69th and Grand avenues
St. Michael’s Cemetery 9/11 2-Mile Remember Me Run — Registration will begin at 10 a.m. in the All Soul’s crematory building. Register early, as shirts are not guaranteed and only while supplies last. All donations go to the Christopher Santora Scholarship Fund. Register online.
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: $25
Sept. 8
Forest Park 9/11 Memorial Garden — We invite all members of our communities to join in prayer and remembrance to honor our loved ones.
When: 12:30 p.m.
Where: Dry Harbor Playground, Myrtle Avenue and 80th Street, Glendale
Poppenhusen Institute Garden — Tarumi violinists and inspirational vocalists in garden because of healing properties. Light refreshments after.
When: 2 p.m.
Where: 114-04 14th Road, College Point
Sept. 9
Wreath-Laying Ceremony — State Sen. Tony Avella will commemorate 9/11 by traveling to 25 intersections throughout northern and eastern Queens that have been renamed in honor of 9/11 heroes. At each intersection, a memorial wreath will be placed.
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: intersection of 5th Avenue and 147th Place
Contact: (718) 357-3094
Sept. 11
Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance — In memory of Richard Pearlman, an FHVA member. Partnering with the American Legion. The event will include a flag ceremony, speeches from elected officials, words from the Pearlman family, the announcement of the FHVAC memorial garden project and a live performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
When: 7 p.m.
Where: 92-29 Metropolitan Ave., Forest Hills
Contact: (646) 610-6700
Commemoration Ceremony — The commemoration is for family members of victims of the 1993 and 2001 attacks.
When: 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: National September 11 Memorial Plaza, Lower Manhattan
Contact: (646) 610-6700
Bayside Hills Civic Association — Our featured speaker will be Community Board 11 Chairman and previous BHCA President Jerry Iannece, who designed, donated and had installed the special plaque that graces our memorial garden.
When: 7 p.m.
Where: Bell Boulevard and Long Island Expressway service road
Juniper Valley Park — Candlelight memorial by flagpole. Please bring candle and chair.
When: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Juniper Boulevard South and 78th Street
Sept. 12
Port Authority, Correction and United Community Civic Association Memorial Ceremony — UCCA, the Port Authority and the city Department of Correction will hold a candlelight memorial ceremony in honor of the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Candles will be supplied.
When: 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where: McManus Memorial Park, 81st Street and Grand Central Parkway service road, Astoria Heights
