9-11 anniversary events in Orlando area will remember the fallen

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Events commemorating Sunday’s 10th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks are scheduled throughout the Orlando area. In addition to the events listed here, many places of worship will remember 9-11 during regular services this weekend. Admission is free unless otherwise noted.

 

Thursday-Sunday

 

The Guys: Fantasyland Theatrical Productions presents Anne Nelson drama about firefighters after the 9-11 attacks: 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday; Pointe Performing Arts Center, 9101 International Drive, Orlando; $20 general, $40 with meal package, free for active and retired firefighters; 407-374-3587.

Friday

10th Anniversary Memorial Ceremony: 11 a.m.; Florida Christian College, 1011 Bill Beck Blvd., Kissimmee; 407-847-0176, Ext. 3670. Cities of Kissimmee and St. Cloud join Osceola County in paying tribute to those who died. Seating available for 300; overflow parking in stadium next to campus.

9-11 Photography Exhibits, featuring “Kate Brooks — In the Light of Darkness: A Photographer’s Journey After 9-11” (opening Friday, on view through Dec. 16) and “A Second Telling — Sept. 11: Here is New York” (on view through Oct. 2): 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Wednesday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; Southeast Museum of Photography, Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Building 1200, Daytona Beach; 386-506-4475.

Saturday

Celebrations of Peace interfaith event, with inspirational speakers, food, vendors, performers, theatrical re-enactments and community walk around Lake Eola.: 5-9 p.m.; Lake Eola Amphitheater, 101 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando; 407-852-3940. Sponsored by Christ Church Unity Orlando.

“Tunnel to Towers” 5K Shadow Run: 8 a.m.; Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Rees Ave., Winter Park; $30. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. Proceeds will benefit Blue Star Mothers of Central Florida, USA Cares, Stephen Siller Foundation, Service Flags, Honor Flight, Camaraderie Foundation, Operation Homefront, Lone Sailor Memorial, Veterans Memorial at Lake Nona Medical City and others. http://www.tunneltotowersrun.org/orlando.aspx.

Memorial Display: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday; Gator Harley-Davidson, 1745 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg. Gary Kadow, who served as a government liaison officer with the Red Cross during 9-11, will sign copies of his book “Ten Days of Hell and Heroes.” The memorial display also will feature photographs and an audio-visual presentation. Books will be available during the event for $20, and proceeds will be donated to the Sept. 11 Memorial Foundation.

Sunday

Remember, Reflect Renew, community gathering sponsored by city of Apopka and Apopka Christian Ministerial Alliance: 10:30 a.m.-noon; Northwest Recreation Complex, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka; 407-886-2777. Amphitheatre seating limited to 1,000. Bring lawn chairs or blankets; no coolers, backpacks, tents or pets allowed.

Sept. 11: We Will Never Forget, with choir and brass ensemble: 3 p.m.; Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando; $10 adults, free ages 12 and younger; 407-239-6600.

God Country, featuring Cathedral Choir and Pipe Band: 3 p.m.; Cathedral Church of St. Luke, 130 N. Magnolia Ave., Orlando; 407-849-0680.

10th Anniversary Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony: 6 p.m.; Lake Eola Amphitheater, 101 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando; 407-246-3128. Orlando Fire Department and Orlando Police Department Honor Guard and Orlando Firefighters Pipes and Drums Corps will lead 10th anniversary tribute. The lighting of four unity candles representing civilians, fire, military and police will highlight the event. Following the ceremony, members of fire and police departments will march to Firehouse 1 at 78 W. Central Blvd., where firefighters will light 343 candles to honor New York firefighters who died in the attacks and police officers will light 60 candles to honor New York and Port Authority officers who lost their lives. Parking at Orange County Library garage, 112 E. Central Blvd.

Remembrance Memorial Service: 3 p.m.; Knowles Memorial Chapel, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park; 407-646-2233. Rollins College Concert Choir and Orchestra, with members of Bach Festival Choir, will present Mozart’s Requiem as part of the “National Requiem of Remembrance” project. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Memorial Ceremony: 10 a.m.; Association of Poinciana Villages, 401 Walnut St., Poinciana; 407-729-3177. The Poinciana Veterans Club will hold a memorial service, and law-enforcement and fire personnel from Osceola and Polk counties will honor fallen comrades.

Bok Tower Gardens Remembers, commemoration and tree planting: 2 p.m.; Historic Bok Sanctuary, 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales; included in gardens admission ($10 adults, $3 ages 5-12, free general admission for grandparents); 863-676-1408.

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