9/11 Memorial Events in Queens

This Thursday, September 11, 2008, marks the seventh anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. In memorial events and in our hearts Queens will remember the family, friends, and neighbors we lost on 9/11.

There are many local events. If you know of one not listed here, please email.

• September 11 Memorial Service and Dedication of First Responders Monument,
  
  Memorial service at monuments to the New York City police officers, firefighters, and Port Authority police officers who were killed in the line of duty at the World Trade Center. Hundreds of police officers and firefighters are expected to attend along with community members and politicians.
  
  St. Michael's Cemetery, All Souls Chapel (72-02 Astoria Blvd, East Elmhurst, 718-278-3240), 1 p.m., September 6, 2008

• Maspeth Memorial Park - Includes Liz and Bill Huisman singing the 9/11 memorial song "Angel." Maspeth Memorial Park, 69th St and Grand Ave, Maspeth, 11 a.m., September 6, 2008

• Annual 9/11 Memorial Motorcade in College Point, Bayside, and Little Neck - Meet at 130th St and 25th Ave in College Point and proceed to 16 intersections renamed for residents lost at the World Trade Center, starting at 11:45 a.m., September 7, 2008. Led by City Councilmember Tony Avella.

• 9/11 Memorial in Glendale - Though I haven't heard of any events at the 9/11 memorial in Glendale -- it's dedicated to the 42 victims from Glendale, Ridgewood, Middle Village and Woodhaven -- I know it will be a good place to visit and reflect on 9/11. Dry Harbor Playground, Myrtle Ave and 80th St, Glendale.

• Bayside Hills Commemoration - Candles and speakers at memorial plaque (Bell Blvd and the Horace Harding Expy, Bayside), 7 p.m., September 11, 2008. Bring candles.

• Blood Drive in Honor of 9/11 Victims - Blood drive sponsored by Local 338 and run the New York Blood Center - outside Queens Center Mall. 90-15 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, 11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., September 11, 2008.

• Patriotic Concert in Little Neck - Bay City Ramblers perform outdoors at Brandywine Assisted Living at The Savoy, 55-15 Little Neck Pkwy, Little Neck, 2 p.m., September 11, 2008.

• Juniper Valley Park Candlelight Vigil - Speakers, music, and candlelight vigil in Juniper Valley Park (Juniper Blvd South and 78th St), starting 7 p.m., September 11, 2008. Thousands come bringing candles, flags, and flashlights, and a chance to see, in the distance, the towers of lights in Manhattan.

• The September Concert for 9/11 at Socrates Park - In remembrance of 9/11, the Little Opera Theater of NY performs on the banks of the East River, Socrates Sculpture Park (Vernon at Broadway, LIC), 6:30 p.m., September 11, 2008.

• September Concerts in Astoria - Cafes and restaurants throughout Astoria will host small tribute concerts, part of the September Concert series, on September 11, 2008.

In Breezy Point, usually an outdoor mass on the evening of 9/11 is held at the 9/11 Memorial, Tribute Park (Rockaway Point Blvd and Beach 218th St), but I haven't been able to confirm for 2008. Parking is possible at the church across the street, or else farther east on Rockaway Point near Beach 209th. Even if there isn't an event, the Breezy Point 9/11 Memorial at Tribute Park is a profound place to visit and remember.

• Memorial Concert in Ridgewood - The St. Matthias Church concert choir perform at St. Matthias Church, on Catalpa Ave, between Onderdonk and Forest Aves, Ridgewood, 7:30 p.m., September 11, 2008. The church lost several members on 9/11.

• Concert at Atlas Park - The Atlas Park mall in Glendale hosts one of the September Concerts, featuring Jason Green and the Labor of Love. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., September 11, 8000 Cooper Avenue at 80th Street Glendale.

• Memorial Service in Kew Gardens - at Church of the Resurrection, 85-09 118th St, Kew Gardens, 7:30 p.m., September 11, 2008.

• Candlelight Ceremony in Astoria Heights - United Community Civic Association/Port Authority of NY & NJ - Annual candlelight ceremony at memorial grove in McManus Memorial Park (81st St and Grand Central Pkwy, Astoria Heights), 7:30 p.m., September 12, 2008