Sept. 11 anniversary events

Advertiser Staff

Across the nation, special events are planned to commemorate Sept. 11, when an estimated 3,000 Americans died in terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. Thousands of people are expected to take part in events across Hawai'i. Events planned for the one-year anniversary of the attacks include the following:

Bells, then silence

A statewide bell-ringing will take place at 10:05 a.m. Sept. 11, followed by a moment of silence at 10:06 a.m. Gov. Ben Cayetano and the four county mayors invite people to step out of their homes, classrooms and workplaces to observe the moment of silence together. The public is invited to join the governor and state legislators in the State Capitol atrium shortly before 10 a.m. for the event.

Punchbowl

A religious memorial service honoring those killed in terrorist attacks will be held at 5 p.m. Sept. 11. Gov. Ben Cayetano, Mayor Jeremy Harris and Adm. Thomas Fargo to attend. Jim Nabors to sing national anthem, Nina Keali'iwahamana Rapozo to sing Hawai'i state song. Federal agencies, active-duty military and reserves, state and city community leaders, Honolulu fire, police and emergency medical personnel will be involved. More than 2,000 expected to attend. Call 532-3720.

'Not in Our Name'

A candlelight vigil and procession of remembrance, Prince Kuhio Federal Building, Ala Moana, beginning at 5 p.m. Sept. 11. A procession to the 'Iolani Palace shrine is planned, and participants are asked to wear green for peace and black for remembrance and mourning. Sponsored by Hawaii Ad Hoc Committee for Peace, Ahupua'a Action Alliance, Hawai'i Committee for a Free Palestine, Refuse & Resist, and the American Friends Service Committee Hawai'i. Call 988-6266.

Marines

Marine Corps Base Hawai'i will hold a remembrance ceremony at the Pacific War Memorial at 6 p.m. Sept. 11. Call 257-8840.

HPU

The public is invited to join Hawai'i Pacific University staff, faculty and students as they gather to reflect and offer a moment of silence to

the victims on Sept. 11. The 20-minute gathering will take place at 11:15 a.m. on upper Fort Street Mall, downtown. The HPU Vocal Ensemble will lead "Let There Be Peace on Earth." Students and faculty will also offer words of reflection. Ribbons symbolizing peace will be handed out.

Call Heather Hubbard at 544-1164 for more information.

Hale'iwa

Patriotism, prayer and moments of silence, concluding at sunset with a memorial canoe paddle to distribute flowers at sea, 6 p.m. Sept. 11, Hale'iwa Beach Park, Memorial Tower. Sponsored by Hale'iwa/Waialua Coalition of Christian Churches. Call 637-3138.

Evening of Honor, Healing and Hope

Maui County will hold a memorial program to reflect on the events of Sept. 11 and honor those who have made a difference in the community. "An Evening of Honor, Healing and Hope'' will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 11 at War Memorial Stadium. The event will benefit the Maui Food Bank. Attendees are asked to bring nonperishable food items or to make a cash donation.

Rolling Requiem

A worldwide Mozart Requiem performance will begin in New Zealand and, most likely, end with the Hawai'i performance at Kawaiaha'o Church.

Individual Requiem performances will move from time zone to time zone, each starting at 8:46 a.m. local time

(the moment of the first attack on the World Trade Center). The concerts will follow the sun around the world, providing 24 hours of musical unity, reflection and solace. Singers will wear heart-shaped badges featuring the name of a victim. Call 595-3043 or 395-1775, or go to www.rollingrequiem.org.

'Here's to the Heroes'

A major invitational, multimedia art show and fund-raising sale featuring original work. Sept. 11-15 at Queen Ka'ahumanu Center, Kahului. Maui's tribute to the families of the 10 firefighters lost at the World Trade Center from Engine 33, Ladder 9, Great Jones Street. All profits to Maui Firefighters Relief Association and families of the 10 firefighters. Tickets are $25. Call Bonnie Friedman at (808) 242-8383.

Castle Medical Center

The public is invited to a short service at noon Sept. 11, on the lawn near the hospital's flagpole. Chaplain Larry Huston will lead a prayer, followed by a moment of silence and a musical commemoration by Celtic Pipes and Drums. Call 263-5400.

Museum initiative

The Honolulu Academy of Arts and The Contemporary Museum will join a national initiative by museums across America on Sept. 11 and open their doors, free, to serve as a forum for remembrance and understanding.

• At the Academy, "In Remembrance of Sept. 11, 2001," a series of films shot on Sept. 11, as well as filmmakers' responses to the events of that day will be shown. Seating limited. Call 532-8768.
• The Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights will open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 11. The galleries will offer three exhibitions.
  
  
  

Church services

• Seven Kapolei community churches plan a remembrance service, 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11, at Kapolei High School. Program will include musical performances, color guards from Leilehua and Campbell high schools, Boy Scouts and a music video tribute. Call Kimber Liu at 689-8328 or Glenn Yamaguchi at 680-9669.
• A service of remembrance, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at First United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Beretania St. Free underground parking on Victoria Street. Call 522-9555.
• Members of the Bah‡'’ Faith in Honolulu will hold a memorial service for victims at 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Honolulu Bah‡'’ Center, 2165 10th Ave., in Palolo. The service will be preceded by a Twilight Tattoo of memorial music performed from the steps of the center by Celtic Pipes and Drums piper Patrick D. Roberts at 6:30 p.m. Call 738-5683.
• "September 11th Remembrance Service at Central," 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Central Baptist Church, 1217 Nehoa St. (across from Roosevelt High School). An opportunity to share, pray and remember. Call 538-6833.
• Various opportunities to gather for worship, ecumenical prayer service with address and music, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sept. 11, St. Andrew's Cathedral, Queen Emma Square. Call 524-8632.
• Music, drama, dance, a special message, prayer and guest speakers, 7 to 8:15 p.m. Sept. 11 at Kaimuki Christian Church Worship Center, 1117 Koko Head Ave. Call 735-1771.
• Patriotic music, hula and signing presentation, message of encouragement and candlelight service, 7 p.m. Sept. 11 at Olivet Baptist Church, 1775 S. Beretania St. Call 946-6505.
• Guest speaker, prayers and readings from the world's great religions, children's reflections, and prayers and blessings in Hawaiian, noon Sept. 11 at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 539 Kapahulu Ave. Call 732-2333.

To add your event to this list, fax information to 525-8037, e-mail it to hawaii@honoluluadvertiser.com or mail it to City Desk, Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; attn.: 9/11 editor.