"An America for All of Us." The Gwinnett County Human Relations Commission (Gwinnett HRC) and South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) in conjunction with civil rights organizations, community organizations, and the Office of Civil Rights (Dept. of Justice and Dept. of Education) present a special program to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. 7-9:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Free; RSVP required. Gwinnett Justice & Administration Center, 75 Langley Drive, Lawrenceville. gwinnetthrc@gmail.com or RSVP online at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205179679536888.
9/11 Days of Service. Volunteer with Hands On Atlanta as they join national efforts to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks through service to others. There are more than 15,000 volunteer opportunities for youth and adults throughout the 9/11 weekend. Hands On Atlanta will host projects at various times and various sites across the metro area. Sept. 8-11. Hands On Atlanta, 600 Means St. N.W., Atlanta. View and register for projects online at www.handsonatlanta.org.
Concert in Memory of 9/11. Duruflé's Requiem and Sebastian Bach's funeral cantata Actus tragicus, "Gottes Zeit ist die allerbeste Zeit." A chamber orchestra of 18 musicians will accompany the choir and organ. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. $15; $5 students . St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 1790 Lavista Road N.E., Atlanta. 404- 634-3336, www.stbartsatlanta.org.
10th Annual 9-11 Ceremony. Pre-ceremony music will be provided by Paulding County High School Band members. The Legion Riders will escort personnel from the New York Police Department and Fire Department to the memorial site. Ceremony begins at 8 a.m. Sept. 11. At the 9/11 memorial site at Mt. Tabor Park, 1550 East Paulding Drive, Dallas. www.paulding.gov/sheriff.
Remembrance Ceremony. Will include a ceremonial procession and memorial dedication. Please park in the designated visitor parking areas at 1950 West Exchange Place, and leave the roadway open for the ceremonial procession. 8 a.m. Sept. 11. DeKalb County Public Safety Headquarters, 1960 West Exchange Place, Tucker. dekalb911memorial.wordpress.com.
9-11 Memorial Service. Alpharetta Public Safety Foundation and Performance Auto Collision in conjunction with the Alpharetta and Milton Public Safety departments will host this event honoring today's "First Responders" and in remembrance of those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. 1:30 p.m. Sept. 11. City of Alpharetta Memorial Park, 2565 Old Milton Parkway (the front lawn of the public safety headquarters). alpharetta.ga.us.
9/11 Tribute Concert featuring the Fayette Pops Symphony Orchestra. 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Free. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. 770- 631-0630, www.amphitheater.org.
Due West United Methodist Church's Festival of Music: "America We Must Not Forget." Adult and children's choirs with full orchestra. 7 p.m. Sept. 11. Free. Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton. 770-427-3835, www.duewest.org.
9/11 Memorial Vigil. Reflect on the tragedy of 9/11/01 and remember those who are still fighting for our country today. This event is open to all. 8 p.m. Sept. 11. Contact Kristen Greig at kgreig3@gatech.edu if you would like to share a personal story at the vigil. Georgia Tech Campanile, 350 Ferst Drive, Atlanta.
404-432-5079, www.gtrepublicans.com.
"World Trade Center Atlanta Remembrance of the 10-Year Anniversary of 9-11." Keynote Speaker is Andrew Young with remarks from Candace Byrd, Mayor Kasim Reed's chief of staff. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 12. $15 per person, includes lunch buffet. World Trade Center Atlanta, 303 Peachtree St. N.E. #100 – Atlanta. RSVP at 404-813-6672 or lilia@wtcatlanta.com.
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