In Central Indiana, there are many opportunities for somber remembrance Hoosiers will join other Americans this week to reflect and remember the sacrifices of Sept. 11, 2001.
All of the events listed here will be on Sunday.
» Dedication of Project 9/11 Indianapolis Memorial: 4 p.m., Downtown Canal, along Ohio Street. Dedication of the memorial, a 30-by-30-foot granite plaza, featuring twin 22-foot steel beams from Ground Zero. Organizer is Indianapolis firefighter Greg Hess. Donations may be made by visiting www.project911indianapolis.org.
» Field of Flags: 8:30 a.m. Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery and Funeral Center, 9700 Allisonville Road, Fishers. Display of 1,000 American flags honoring lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and paying tribute to those serving in the military. Also, there will be a silent auction and sale of American flags at $50 each. Proceeds benefit families of deployed soldiers through the National Guard Relief Fund. Call (317) 362-7691, or email mlindley@flannerbuchanan.com.
» Interfaith Prayer and Service Project: 2:30 p.m., Gleaners Food Bank, 3737 Waldemere Ave. All faiths gather for prayers, community art and an opportunity to make a difference for the hungry. Interfaith prayer service begins at 3 p.m. Donations accepted for Interfaith Hunger Initiative. (317) 925-0191 or www.interfaithhungerinitiative.org.
» September 11th Remembrance: 11 a.m. The Palladium, City Center Drive and Third Avenue Southwest, Carmel. Community service includes choral, orchestral and interpretive dance. Hosted by Carmel United Methodist Church. Proceeds from offering support families of fallen first responders. Ray Marsh, (317) 843-3800.
» September 11th Remembrance Ceremony: 2 p.m. Historic Hamilton County Courthouse, Noblesville. Firefighters, first responders and Americans who died on Sept. 11, 2001, will be honored. A steel beam recovered from the site of the World Trade Center will be on display. Hosted by Hamilton County Firefighters Local 4416 with help from the city of Noblesville. (317) 773-8805.
» Public safety appreciation breakfast: 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Crown Hill Funeral Home, 700 W. 38th St. Free breakfast for all public safety professionals and their families. (317) 920-2726 or www.crownhillhf.org.
» A Day of Remembrance: 3 p.m., Worship Center of Hamilton County, 2200 Sheridan Road, Noblesville. The Lapel Community Band will perform a concert honoring first responders, veterans and others. Free. (317) 770-9720.
» 9/11 Heroes 5K Run: 1 p.m. Westfield High School, 18250 N. Union St., Westfield. Honoring fallen American heroes, event is part of nationwide run. Proceeds benefit the Travis Manion Foundation. Register online. $25. (317) 867-6800 or www.911heroesrun.com or www.active.com.
» 9/11 Prayer Vigil for Peace and Unity: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 100 W. 86th St. Members of 12 different faiths and philosophies hold one-hour prayer sessions in their own tradition. In Room N 103-14. Enter at Door 7. Call Betty Brandt, (317) 846-3404, ext. 339.
» A Service of Remembrance and Reconciliation: 4 p.m. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 6050 N. Meridian St. St. Paul’s Choir will lead a service of readings, hymns and prayers for those affected by the events of Sept. 11, 2001. (317) 253-1277.
» HOPE 9/11: 9 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Madison Park Church of God, 6607 Providence Drive, Anderson. Services to honor public safety workers. Call (765) 642-2000.
» Service of Remembrance: 7 p.m. Avon Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 7236 E. Hendricks County Road 100 South, Avon. Service will honor Hendricks County public safety workers. (317) 839-6231.
» Worship and Remembrance service: 10:45 a.m. Lebanon Memorial Park, 130 E. Ulen Drive, Lebanon. Service of recognition and remembrance of the lives lost 10 years ago on Sept. 11. In the event of rain, services will be at 9:15 and 10:45 a.m. at Lebanon Christian Church, 610 W. Boone County Road 250 North, host of the event.
Tenth Anniversary 9/11 Worship Services, Memorial Service: 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Northview Church, 12900 Hazel Dell Parkway, Carmel. Services will focus on the catastrophic events of Sept. 11, 2001, and coping with the ordeal. A memorial service will be at 12:30 p.m. (317) 846-2884.
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