CARVER
“As a Nation and Community let us never forget”
CARVER –The Carver Board of Selectmen, on behalf of the community, will be planting a blue spruce tree on the front lawn of Town Hall at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, as a permanent memorial to the victims of the 9-11 terrorist attack.
The public is cordially invited to attend this ceremony to honor all of the victims on the tenth anniversary of this tragic day in our Nation’s history.
Contact the Selectmen’s Office at 508-866-3401 if you should have any questions.
Flag ceremony
CARVER – South Meadow Village in Carver will be holding a flag ceremony honoring those who died 9/11/01. The program will commence at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the clubhouse. The following will be in the program: Rev. Robert Merritt, memorial prayer; Donald Besegai, playing “Taps;” Dave and Marcia Burbank will sing “God Bless America.” Also, Selectman Dick Ward; Fire Chief Craig Weston; Chief of Police Mike Miksch; and Bob Trinque from the Pilots Association. Frank Garland and Brenda Tanis will be officiators. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ball of cluster 44-3 donated the flag bearing names of all who died.
DUXBURY
9/11 service dedicated to fallen Duxbury soldier
DUXBURY – The memorial service marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11, to be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, on the Town Green in Duxbury, will now be dedicated to the memory of Lt. Timothy Steele, Duxbury’s first military loss since the start of the war. The event is planned to provide all Duxbury residents a place and time to honor the recent passing of Steele, as well as all those who lost their lives on that tragic day and the heroes who risked their own lives to rescue and save many others.
Participating in the service will be members of the Duxbury police and fire departments and other noted town officials, representatives from the American Legion and members of the Interfaith Council. Special music will be offered by the Duxbury High School Chorus, a Duxbury Interfaith Council Youth Chorus and violinist Carson Lloyd. The Council invites all residents to join together for a brief service of reflection and remembrance noting this momentous occasion in American history.
In the event of inclement weather, the service will be held in the sanctuary of First Parish Church on Tremont Street next to the Town Hall. For more information, contact the Council at 781-934-8388, visit www.duxinterfaith.comor email info@duxinterfaith.com.
KINGSTON
Remembrance ceremony
KINGSTON – The Kingston Fire Department will hold a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony at 9:55 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at its headquarters, 105 Pembroke St. There will be a collation immediately following the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and join in remembering those who lost their lives that day and those who served in the highest traditions of public safety.
PLYMOUTH
9/11 Memorial
PLYMOUTH – At 9:45 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, dedication and consecration of a steel beam from the World Trade Center will take place at South Spooner Street/Court Street. For details, call Deputy Chief Michael Young at 508-830-4213.
Remembering 9/11
PLYMOUTH – A special service is planned at Second Church of Plymouth, at 518 State Road, at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, to honor those whose lives were lost on that fateful day in our country’s history. Following the service, the church’s doors will remain open until 6 p.m. to welcome those who may want to reflect.
Vested Interest fundraiser
MIDDLEBOROUGH – Tickets are now available for Vested Interest in K9s’ Sept. 11 tribute to law enforcement. The Hog Wild for K9s Charity Motorcycle Ride and BBQ will be held from the Middleborough Elks Club, located at 24 High St. in Middleborough, starting at noon Sept. 11. (The rain date is Sept. 18.) Vested Interest in K9s Inc. is an East Taunton-based, all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to outfitting K9s with ballistic vests. In the last four months, Vested Interest has outfitted 34 law enforcement dogs from across the area with the necessary body armor and is still maintaining a waiting list. Each bullet and stab protective vest costs $1,006. Proceeds from Hog Wild will provide those vests for more law enforcement canines.
Registration will be held from 10 a.m. to noon, with kickstands up at noon and an all-you-can-eat BBQ and other attractions from 2 to 6 p.m. Riders and non-riders are welcome. A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by a two-hour, police-escorted, scenic motorcycle ride and the BBQ featuring live entertainment by Sound Tower and Groove Juice. Check out the latest custom motorcycles by Perewitz Cycle Fab and dunk your favorite police officer in the dunk tank. Other features will include a vendor marketplace, the radio station Mix 104.1 Street Team, a working dog demonstration, raffles and more. And the New England Patriots Cheerleaders will make a special appearance from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
A limited quantity of tickets is available at Black Raspberry Pub, at 36 Cordage Park Circle in Plymouth, or you can purchase your tickets online at www.vik9s.org, and onsite the day of the event. Tickets are $25 per person, and include the BBQ and entertainment. Kids under 12 will be admitted free. (All ticket sales are final.) If you are interested in volunteering or making a donation, including a raffle prize or services in support of the Hog Wild for K9s Charity Motorcycle Ride or Vested Interest in K9s, contact Sandy Marcal at info@vik9s.org or 508-824-6978. Monetary donations may also be made directly on the website.
Plymouth Remembers
PLYMOUTH – All are invited to Plymouth Remembers, a commemorative event on the 10th anniversary of 9/11, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, in Pilgrim Memorial State Park. The service will include speakers and color guards, a bagpiper and soloists to sing the National Anthem. For more information, call the Rev. Dr. Paul Jehle, pastor of New Testament Church, at 508-888-1879.
Our Troops Rock
PLYMOUTH – Our Troops Rock, a 9/11 tribute, will be held from 3 to 9:11 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at Nelson Park. For information, call Nathan Hale Foundation, 508-747-2003, or visit www.thenathanhaleveteransoutreachcenterplymouthma.com.
Community concert
PLYMOUTH – “Celebrating the American Spirit,” an Esther and Alcide Ruffini community concert, will be held from 4:30 to 6 pm. Sunday, Sept. 11, on the front lawn of the main library, at 132 South St. Hosted by the Plymouth Public Library and sponsored in part by the Bongiovanni Family Trust, the free concert will feature the Plymouth Philharmonic Cabaret Orchestra, conducted by Steven Karidoyanes. Take blankets, lawn chairs and a picnic. The concert is intended to provide a sense of comfort, hope and security on the 10th anniversary of 9/11/01. The performance will include familiar light classics, much-loved American standards and a patriotic sing-along.
9/11 First Responder presentation
PLYMOUTH – Joanne Colucci, CPP, M.A., 9/11 First Responder, is the featured speaker at a 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 memorial presentation to be held at Plymouth Rock Bible Church, at 267 Carver Road in Plymouth. The event, sponsored by the Plymouth Rock Tea Party, will start at 6 p.m. Sept. 11 and will include a presentation of personal stories of the events of 9/11.
Colucci is a director of global security for American Express and is responsible for the threat assessment team, global background verification and due diligence unit. She has more than 31 years of experience in corporate security and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s degree in forensic psychology. In the 1993 WTC bombing, she assisted individuals who were fleeing to the World Financial Center. She was also at American Express Tower during 9/11, barely escaping the collapse of the first tower after assisting in the evacuation of the building. During the following two weeks, she worked with employee relations and employee assistance to help employee survivors and the families of the victims at the American Express Family Center in midtown Manhattan.
An RSVP is helpful but not necessary. Call Mark Swan at 781-775-7767.
Our Journey of Hope
PLYMOUTH – 9/11: Our Journey of Hope, an interfaith community worship service, will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Church of the Pilgrimage, at 8 Town Square. All are welcome. A reception will follow the service. Guest speakers are David Hastings, president of the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund, and Dr. Khalid Nasr, Imam of the Islamic Center of New England.
Join in this 10th anniversary 9/11 service, led by area clergy, which remembers those who died and have suffered because of the terrorist acts of 9/11 and which looks with faith and hope to God who is at work, helping us create a better future for our nation and world. This service is co-sponsored by the Plymouth Area Interfaith Clergy Association (PAICA) and The Church of the Pilgrimage.
The interfaith choir will perform. The choir is open to all singers and is directed by Kelley DePasqua and accompanied by Michael Eaton of the Church of the Pilgrimage.
wareham
Remembrance ceremony
WAREHAM – The Wareham Day of Remembrance Committee will host a remembrance ceremony Sept. 11 to mark the 10-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and honor those who were lost.
The event will be held in Onset, from 6 to 9 p.m., with a parade that will include the Wareham Police Dept., the Wareham and Onset Fire Depts., several bands, including the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Marching Band; the U.S. Coast Guard, and representatives of the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Army. At present, the plan is for the ceremony to begin with a march from the town Veterans Memorial at Dudley Square to the town pier. A brief ceremony will be held at the pier, including a 21-gun salute, to be followed by a brief ceremony at the Band Shell to honor local veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan, and our first responders.
Braveheart Awards
WAREHAM – The community is encouraged to participate in a ceremony to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks during the Second Annual Braveheart Awards held at Wareham Crossing from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. The special ceremony will be a small part of Wareham Crossing’s signature Braveheart Awards event. A small parade led by Wareham Ford vehicles, military personnel, rider-less horses and children will kick off the event at 11 a.m.
The Braveheart Awards’ mission is to honor everyday heroes who have shown courage and compassion, bravely defying the odds to make a difference in other people’s lives. These heroes have been nominated by their families, co-workers and friends and will be honored during the event to thank them for their service to community and country. Last year’s winners included U.S. Senator Scott Brown, local New Bedford teacher Warley Williams and “the thermometer man,” Richard T. Porter.
The event is also a large-scale collection drive for items for our overseas military to be put in holiday care packages by Cape Cod Cares for Our Troops, a local nonprofit organization started in 2005 by then 12-year-old Dylan DeSilva. Last year, Dylan received a Braveheart Award for his work sending more than 10,000 care packages to our members of the military fighting overseas.
Wareham Crossing shoppers are encouraged to participate by bringing or purchasing items from participating merchants such as socks, T-shirts and other much needed items to be sent to the troops. The collection drive will begin Sept. 10 and conclude on the day of the Braveheart event. Participating retailers include Lowe’s (collecting bug spray, duct tape), L.L. Bean (collecting lip balm), J.C. Penney (collecting white socks, underwear, undershirts), T.J. Maxx (collecting white socks), Old Navy (collecting white socks), Michaels (collecting white socks), and Red Robin (special toiletry bags available for purchase). Lindt, Qdoba, Red Robin and Elements Gym will also be drop-off locations for all items. Wareham Ford will be an offsite collection location for the donation drive. They are located at 2628 Cranberry Highway.
Members of the community are also asked to donate their used cell phones through Cell Phones for Soldiers. Cell Phones for Soldiers was started in 2004 by two teenagers from Norwell and have since collected more than 7.5 million cell phones and provided military personnel with more than 90 million minutes of pre-paid calling cards. Wareham Crossing shoppers can donate used cell phones and phone cards to ATT, Best Buy, Così, Verizon and J.C. Penney.
The celebration is a family friendly event filled with free activities for adults and children. An exciting concert by the popular band, ENTRAIN, will take place from noon to 2 p.m. Many other activities throughout the day include J.C. Penney raffle of a signed Tom Brady Patriots football; host, WAAF’s Greg Hill from the Hill-Man Morning Show; free samples from Qdoba, Pepsi and Lindt Chocolates; Army vehicles including a Black Hawk helicopter that people will be able to tour; horse-drawn wagons; artistic face painting by Art on the Spot; Marion Heath Greeting Cards will host a “Send a Card to a Soldier” table; Air Force XBox games; fun photo booth; free giveaways; kids arts and crafts.
For more information about the event, visit the website at www.BraveheartAward.com, “like” Wareham Crossing on Facebook at www.facebook.com/warehamcrossing, or email leanne@grmads.com.
Misc.
Thanks to Yanks dinner
MEDWAY – A special tribute dinner is being planned to recognize and honor military families, pay tribute to Gold Star families and to remember the heroes and victims of 9/11/01. This non-political event is to simply say “thank you.” The dinner will be held in Medway from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Medway VFW.
In order to extend a formal invitation, help is needed in locating families who have a loved one in the military or are a Gold Star family. If your family has a loved one in the military, or you are a Gold Star family or know of a family that should be invited, send that contact information to Michael Shain, at thankstoyanks.org. Shain is a private citizen who feels strongly that a “thank you” as a random act of kindness is due military families. Since there is no cost to the families for this dinner, monetary donations are welcome and are being solicited from businesses, organizations and individuals. Any amount is appreciated and can be sent to Thanks to Yanks, c/o Charles River Bank, 70 Main St., P.O. Box 740, Medway, MA 02053.
If you would like further information or are interested in volunteering with this event, call Shain at 508-330-8487 or email thankstoyanks.org. Donors will be recognized for their contributions.
Beyond the Bike 2011
BOSTON – Susan Retik, founder of Beyond the 11th, will lead a three-day ride from Ground Zero in New York to Boston. This September marks the 10th anniversary of the attacks on 9/11. While it is a date no one in the world will ever forget, 9/11 has special significance for Boston, New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. Retik was seven months pregnant with her third child when her husband David was killed on American flight 11, leaving her a widow. This September, she will lead a commemorative three-day bike ride from Ground Zero to Boston called Beyond the Bike.
An elite group of riders will embark on the full three-day ride and will be joined by riders from throughout New England in Dover for the final 25 mile commemorative ride into Boston. This ride is being held in honor of the victims and rescuers that lost their lives on that day. This ride will also be a celebration of the countless acts of courage and humanity that have marked the decade since.
The Founders Ride will begin Sept. 9 from Ground Zero in New York and will end at the Hatch Shell in Boston. The Founders Ride is 270 miles.
The Commemoration Ride will begin at noon Sept. 11, in Dover, and will finish at the Hatch Shell in Boston. The Commemoration Ride is 25 miles.
Proceeds from Beyond the Bike will go to furthering the mission of Beyond the 11th, a nonprofit established by Susan Retik and Patti Quigley to help support impoverished widows in Afghanistan. For details, visit www.beyondthe11th.org.