Local Communities Plan Sept. 11 Tribute Events

The Tri-Valley and other East Bay communities honor the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy with a wide range of local events.

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Sunday, Sept. 11:

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  Operation S.A.M. hosts a free remembrance event, "Honoring Our Heroes." Doors open at 2:15 p.m. and seating is limited. A sunset tribute takes place at dusk.
  3 - 9 p.m., Livermore

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  The Asbury United Methodist Church commemorates the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy with a prayer for peace and unity led by leaders from a variety of world religions.
  5 p.m.
  , Livermore

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  Impact for America hosts this event that includes a memorial, live music, family attractions and more. The day event is free and the evening event costs $10.
  12 - 7 p.m. (free daytime event)
  7 - p.m. ($10 ticketed event)
  , Pleasanton

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  The Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department and the Pleasanton Police Department will host a remembrance ceremony open to the public. The event includes a special presentation honoring Jameson Lindskog, a military medic and Pleasanton resident killed in Afghanistan earlier this year.
  9:45 a.m.
  Flagpole outside of , Pleasanton

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  The Exchange Club of the San Ramon Valley hosts this event featuring guest speakers, scouts with American flags, doves, pipes and drum corps, renowned tenor, free picnic and more.
  5:50 - 6:40 p.m.
  , Danville

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  The Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church will lead a special memorial service with participation by local police, fire and government officials. A community barbecue will follow the service.
  10 a.m.
  , Moraga

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  The Martinez Police Department and the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire holds a public remembrance at the 9/11 Memorial to remember the victims of the tragedy.
  8 a.m.
  , Martinez

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  A special jazz and blues concerts performed by vocalist Marcella Hooks and Friends honors the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.
  6 - 9 p.m
  , Benicia

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  The Oakland Symphony Chorus and the Oakland Civic Orchestra present a free participatory concert of Mozart's Requiem.
  5:30 - 7 p.m.
  , Oakland

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  St. Paul's Episcopal Church of Oakland holds a special Requiem Mass in remembrance of the Sept. 11 tragedy. Members of the Oakland Fire Department will participate in the service.
  10 - 11: 30 a.m. Requiem Mass
  4 p.m. Bach's B Minor Mass
  , Oakland

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  All Saints Episcopal Church holds a Commemoration Mass featuring songs from Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney and James Taylor.
  10 - 11:30 a.m.
  , San Leandro

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  A special remembrance will be held at Sugar Mill Landing Park in Union City to remember those who perished in the tragedy.
  1 p.m.
  , Union City.

If you know of a commemorative event taking place that doesn’t appear in our listing, please share it with your neighbors by adding it in the comment box below and in our online event calendar.