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A schedule of 9-11 memorial events

Amy Greene, a University of Texas sophomore, joins thousands of people on the South Mall of the campus in Austin, Texas on the night of Sept.11, 2001, for a candlelight vigil. — AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Larry Kolvoord

Amy Greene, a University of Texas sophomore, joins thousands of people on the South Mall of the campus in Austin, Texas on the night of Sept.11, 2001, for a candlelight vigil. — AP Photo/Austin American-Statesman, Larry Kolvoord

Published on September 11, 2011
Published on September 11, 2011
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Bruneau Centre for Research , Gander Community Centre , U.S. , Harvey Road , Canada

Various events have been scheduled in order to mark the 10th anniversary of the U.S. terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. They include:

ST. JOHN’S — An American flag has been raised at city hall. At 10:16 a.m., flags will be lowered to half mast throughout the city.

2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Hub, 21 Merrymeeting Rd., is hosting an event to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9-11. It will include "food, speeches, traditional Newfoundland music, and special guests, including Americans, who were stranded in St. John's during 9-11. It is a free event open to the public."

At 3 p.m., local firefighters will parade, beginning on Harvey Road. At 3:30 p.m., as the parade ends at the Basilica, an ecumenical service will be held inside.

At 8 p.m., an invitation-only reception at the Bruneau Centre for Research and Innovation will see American ambassador to Canada, David Jacobson present a plaque to the City of St. John's as a thank-you for efforts to assist and comfort travellers following the 9-11 terrorist attacks.

APPLETON — At 11 a.m., an ecumenical service will be held as part of the “Beyond Words” tribute events in Central Newfoundland.

LEWISPORTE — An ecumenical service will be held at Lewisporte Arena as part of the “Beyond Words” tribute events in Central Newfoundland.

GANDER — At 2 p.m., a memorial service will be held at the Gander Community Centre as part of the “Beyond Words” tribute events. Doors open at 1 p.m., all will be seated by 1:45 p.m. Tickets have been issued for the event, due to limited seating. Tickets are free. For more information: www.destinationgander.com

If you know of an event within the province that you feel should be added to this list, or further details on listed events, please let us know by commenting on this story or sending the event information to: telegram@thetelegram.com

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