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. The events — held tomorrow unless otherwise indicated — include the following:

Aloha 9/11

Thousands of children from the Kama'aina Kids program will commemorate last year's tragedy by spelling "Aloha 9/11" at Aloha Stadium at 5 p.m. About 3,500 children ages 3 to 13 from Kama'aina Kids' preschool, afterschool and A-Plus programs will form the human lei under the direction of Tom Bingham, University of Hawai'i marching band director. Last year, Kama'aina Kids sent 3,000 paper flower lei to children in schools near the crash sites in New York, Washington, D.C., and Shanksville, Pa.

Bells, then silence

A statewide bell-ringing will take place at 10:05 a.m., 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. Gov. Ben Cayetano, Mayor Jeremy Harris and Adm. Thomas Fargo to attend. Jim Nabors to sing national anthem, Nina Rapozo to sing Hawai'i state song. Federal agencies, active-duty military and reserves, state and city community, local fire, police and emergency medical personnel will be involved. More than 2,000 expected to attend. Call 532-3720 for more information.

Honolulu Fire Department

Mayor Jeremy Harris and the Honolulu Fire Department will hold a commemoration ceremony with the Honolulu Police Department and the Department of Emergency Services 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the Honolulu Hale lawn. Moments of silence will be observed at 10:05 a.m. and 10:28 a.m. in commemoration of the collapse of the Wold Trade Center's two towers. Honolulu firefighters will observe the moments of silence at their fire stations.

"Not in Our Name"

A candlelight vigil and procession of remembrance, Prince Kuhi¿ Federal Building, Ala Moana Boulevard, beginning at 5 p.m. 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.

Military

• Marine Corps Base Hawai'i in Kane'ohe will hold a remembrance ceremony at the Pacific War Memorial at 6 p.m. Call 257-8840 for more information.
• Memorial ceremony at 6:45 a.m., Hickam Air Force Base flagpole.
  
  
  

Colleges

• 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. 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.
• Faculty, staff and students from both Hawai'i Community College and UH-Hilo will gather for a moment of silence at 10:05 a.m. Message boards will be posted from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for individuals to post messages. An open microphone will be available for students from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. A formal program will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. with Provost Sandra Sakaguchi and Big Island Mayor Harry Kim.
• Honolulu Community College, remembrance at the campus mall at 10 a.m., moment of silence.
• Faculty, students and staff will gather and join hands at Kapi'olani Community College, Great Lawn, 9:15 a.m. followed at 9:30 a.m. with a chant led by instructor Kawika Napoleon and his students.
• Kaua'i Community College is collaborating on a community program at 11 a.m., Kaua'i Community College Performing Arts Center.
• Leeward Community College remembrance ceremony, 10 a.m., peace garden fronting the library.
• People at Maui Community College will have the opportunity throughout the day to add two lines to the Peace Poem, a poem that has gone around the world. The poem will be read at a 7 p.m. candlelight memorial at the student lounge. Also, a moment of silence and prayer will be held at noon at the flagpole, and a brown bag non-denominational lunch discussion group will be held in front of the student lounge at 12:30 p.m.
• A moment of silence will be held as participants gather at the Peace Pole at Windward Community College.
• A moment of reflection, noon, UH West O'ahu campus lanai, singing and an opportunity to share personal reflections.
• UH Manoa, moment of silence, 10:06 a.m. to coincide with the state's commemoration; candlelight vigil and lecture, 5 p.m., George Hall 344; candlelight vigil in the Hale Aloha Special Dining Room from 7 to 10 p.m.; various activities at the campus center.
  
  
  

Hale'iwa

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

Peace Circle

The community is invited to Ke'ehi Lagoon Beach park to pay respect to those killed last Sept. 11 and to share offerings of peace through drumming, dancing and singing. The Peace Circle will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. at the park. Call 221-8323.

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. 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. Maui singer Willie Kahaiali'i (a.k.a. Willie K.) will headline the entertainment. Call (808) 270-7414.

Rolling Requiem

A worldwide Mozart Requiem performance will begin in New Zealand and end in Samoa. Hawai'i will have a 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 for more information, go to www.rollingrequiem.org.

"Here's to the Heroes"

A major invitational, multimedia art show and fund-raising sale featuring original work 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. Tomorrow through Sunday, various hours, $25. Call Bonnie Friedman, (808) 242-8383, for more information.

Castle Medical Center

The public is invited to a short service at noon 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.

Borthwick Chapel

Memorial service, candle-lighting ceremony, Borthwick Makai Chapel, 1330 Maunakea St., 6 to 7 p.m. Call 522-5200.

Museum initiative

The Honolulu Academy of Arts and The Contemporary Museum, will join a national initiative by museums across America 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 9/11, 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 during regular hours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The galleries will offer three exhibitions.
• Mission Houses Museum is offering free admission to all visitors. Docents in period clothing will give tours at 10 a.m.; 11:15 a.m.; 1 p.m.; and 2:45 p.m.
  
  
  

Remembering with music

Dave & Buster's and 104.3 Xtreme Radio will host "A Remembrance Concert" dedicated to the firefighters, police officers and rescue teams at Ground Zero, 2 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot across from Ward Entertainment Center. Tickets $10 at Dave & Buster's, $12 at the door. Proceeds will benefit Aloha United Way.