What began as a quiet morning ten years ago became a day that would mark the new millennium with the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil. On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, many ceremonies will be held to remember the 2,977 victims and recognize the courage of rescuers and Americans in uniform. It is encouraged to wear red, white and blue on Patriot Day, this day of remembrance.
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Below is a list of events in Riverside County that commemorate the tenth anniversary of September 11 (* indicates a cost involved):
Tuesday, Sept. 6
WILDOMAR – Special Presentation by Fire Chief, 6:30 p.m.
City Hall, 23873 Clinton Keith Rd.
Wildomar’s Fire Chief Steven Beach will share his experiences and photos as one of the first search and rescue responders sent from California
Friday, Sept. 9
MORENO VALLEY – Student Memorial, 7 a.m.
Rancho Verde High School, 17750 Lasselle St.
Students in ROTC, choir and band at this Val Verde Unified high school will participate in a march and tribute
PALM SPRINGS – Prayer Service to Remember Palm Springs Resident Barbara Keating, 9 a.m.
St. Theresa Catholic Church, 2800 E. Ramon Rd.
St. Theresa students, staff and parishioners will gather for a special prayer service to remember and support the family and friends of church volunteer and Palm Springs resident Barbara Keating, killed on Sept. 11
Saturday, Sept. 10
CORONA – Interfaith Community Service Project, 8-11 a.m.
Islamic Society of Corona Norco, 465 Santana Way
People of various faiths will work alongside each other in this second annual community service project, helping with planting and other improvements to the Islamic Society property
*RANCHO MIRAGE – 9/11 Military-Am Golf Event
Westin Mission Hills, 71333 Dinah Shore Dr.
Major General John E. Bianchi and 36 active military personnel, in partnership with the Palm Springs USO and Westin Mission Hills, will play in a golf tournament that honors those lost on 9/11
Sunday, Sept. 11
BEAUMONT – Day of Remembrance, 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Stewart Park, Ninth & Orange Streets
Hosted by the City of Beaumont and the New Creation Church, this event will be a chance for the community to come together and remember 9/11. 4Troops, a musical group composed of combat veterans, will perform
CANYON LAKE – Patriot Day Service, 9:30 a.m.
Canyon Lake Community Church, 30515 Railroad Canyon Rd.
The church and community memorial service will honor public safety from the Canyon Lake area
CORONA – 9/11 Worship Service, 5:30 p.m.
Crossroads Christian Church, 2331 Kellogg Ave.
With special presentations by Corona’s Fire and Police Departments
HEMET – Remember 9/11 10th Anniversary Observance, 5 p.m.
Ramona Bowl, 27400 Ramona Bowl Rd.
This special event will begin with patriotic music by the Mt. San Jacinto Concert Band and feature an honor guard, skydiver and public safety displays. Keynote speaker Chaplain Mark G. Steiner, Spiritual Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon, will discuss his experiences in Washington on 9/11. Other listed speakers: Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack, Senator Bill Emmerson, Assemblyman Paul Cook
INDIO – Remembering 9/11 Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.
St. Andrew Community Presbyterian Church, 47-192 Monroe St.
Special worship service in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of September 11
INDIO – American Legion / VFW Potluck Dinner & Candlelight Vigil, 6 p.m.
American Legion Hall, 44-200 Sungold
The American Legion-Herman Granados Post 739, Veterans of Foreign Wars Huntington Post 3699 and ladies auxiliaries for both posts will host a remembrance potluck and candlelight vigil. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a dish and candle, donations accepted
JURUPA VALLEY – 9/11 10th Anniversary Worship Service, 9 a.m.
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8877 Mission Blvd.
Pastor Ken Puccio, Chaplain USN, veteran of Operation Desert Storm, leads a service to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with remembrance, tribute, reflection, song, worship and prayer
PALM DESERT – Tribute Sunday, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Desert Springs Church, 43-435 Monterey Ave.
Desert Springs Church will pay respects and celebrate freedom on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 at all worship services. Contact: 760-568-3646
PALM DESERT – Banner Mattress Remembers 9/11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Banner Mattress, 44-459 Towne Center Way
In the spirit of unity, Banner Mattress is inviting the community to share thoughts and reflections, receive an American flag or American flag commemorative decal and sign a card honoring the heroes of 9/11: overseas troops, the New York Police and Fire Departments, the Pentagon Memorial and the Flight 93 National Memorial
PALM DESERT – Coachella Valley’s 10th Anniversary 9/11 Remembrance Concert- 7:15 p.m.
Civic Center Park Amphitheatre (Fred Waring Dr. and San Pablo Ave.)
This free concert is presented by the Palm Desert Sister Cities Foundation and the Cities of Palm Desert and Palm Springs, attendees encouraged to bring a chair and candle
*PALM SPRINGS – 9/11 Salute to Heroes 5K Run/Walk & Blood Drive 8 a.m.
Ramon Alternative Center, 2248 Ramon Rd.
An effort to raise funds toward a permanent memorial to commemorate 9/11 heroes. $25 donation includes event t-shirt, commemorative dog tag for finishers. LifeStream will hold a blood drive until noon and donors may receive a choice of two commemorative 10th anniversary 9/11 pins
PALM SPRINGS – Memorial Flower Drop, 1 p.m.
Palm Springs Air Museum, 745 N. Gene Autry Trl.
Brief commemorative service will be held before a helicopter initiated flower drop, admission reduced by $5
*PALM SPRINGS – “Telling Nicholas” Matinee, 1 p.m., 6 p.m. Red-Carpet Screening
Camelot Theatres, 2300 E. Baristo Rd.
Camelot Theatres will present 2003 Emmy award-winning documentary “Telling Nicholas” about the days of a child whose mother, initially thought to be missing, was killed in the Twin Towers. Appearance and Q&A by Director James Ronald Whitney. Tickets: $15 Matinee, $25 Red-Carpet
PALM SPRINGS – Unity & Remembrance Service, 5 p.m.
Temple Isaiah, 322 W. Alejo Rd.
Senator Barbara Boxer will keynote this service, open to people of all faiths, also featuring patriotic music and a candle lighting ceremony
PALM SPRINGS – Time of Remembrance Service, 6 p.m.
Seventh-day Adventist Church, 620 S. Sunrise Way
Seventh-day Adventist Church welcomes all faiths of the valley to a special service reflecting on the anniversary of 9/11 and God’s protection of the nation during the past ten years. Contact: 760-327-5112
*PERRIS – Breakfast and Ceremony Honoring 9/11, 8-11 a.m.
American Legion Post 595, 600 South “D” St.
The City of Perris, Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce and American Legion will hold a ceremony with National Anthem, prayer, bell ringing, remarks by city leaders. A free breakfast will be offered to all Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and CalFire from 8-11 a.m., all others: $6 donation
RIVERSIDE – Supervisor Tavaglione Flag Unveiling Ceremony, 6:30 a.m.
Veterans Memorial, 10th and Lemon, Riverside
After the attacks of September 11, 2001, Riverside County Supervisor John Tavaglione purchased four giant (30’ x 60’) American flags and had them displayed from all sides of the County Administration Center in Riverside (4080 Lemon St.) for six months. On the tenth anniversary of 9/11, Supervisor Tavaglione will unveil new flags, to be displayed for 11 days in memory of those who lost their lives during the attack and all service personnel who have lost their lives fighting the war on terror. This ceremony will be held at 6:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial on the corner of 10th and Lemon in Riverside
RIVERSIDE – Banner Mattress Remembers 9/11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Banner Mattress, 2862 Canyon Springs Parkway
In the spirit of unity, Banner Mattress is inviting the community to share thoughts and reflections, receive an American flag or American flag commemorative decal and sign a card honoring the heroes of 9/11: overseas troops, the New York Police and Fire Departments, the Pentagon Memorial and the Flight 93 National Memorial
RIVERSIDE – Riverside Remembers: 9/11 Ten Years Later, 3-4:30 p.m.
City Hall Breezeway – Corner of 9th and Main, 3900 Main St.
Arlington High School’s choir will lead the audience in patriotic songs. Members of Riverside’s Urban Search and Rescue team that traveled to New York in the aftermath of the attacks will share their stories. Leaders of Riverside’s faith community will reflect on how they banded together to promote unity. The event is scheduled to close with a flyover
TEMECULA – Banner Mattress Remembers 9/11, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Banner Mattress, 27636 Ynez Road
In the spirit of unity, Banner Mattress is inviting the community to share thoughts and reflections, receive an American flag or American flag commemorative decal and sign a card honoring the heroes of 9/11: overseas troops, the New York Police and Fire Departments, the Pentagon Memorial and the Flight 93 National Memorial
TEMECULA – September 11th Remembrance, 6-7:30 p.m.
Duck Pond, 28250 Rancho California Rd.
Light a candle to float on the pond and write a message in keepsake journal
Monday, Sept. 12
PALM DESERT – 9/11 Memorial and Vigil, 7:30 p.m.
College of the Desert, 43-500 Monterey Ave.
The Associated Students of College of the Desert is organizing a “9/11 Memorial and Vigil” with the theme and focus of unity, patriotism, and peace
September 11 by Katie West
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