Local events mark 15th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

Published 1:30 am Friday, September 9, 2016

These events are scheduled to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. All events are held Sunday unless otherwise noted:

Arlington: In recognition of Patriot Day, the city will display all U.S. flags at half-staff in honor of those killed in the 2001 attacks. Congress has designated Sept. 11 as a day of national mourning, service and remembrance. The public is invited to visit Arlington’s 9/11 memorial at Fire Station 46, 137 N. McLeod Ave.

Edmonds: A ceremony will begin at 9:11 a.m. at the Fallen Firefighter Memorial, 275 Sixth Ave. N. The event is hosted by Local 1828, the union of the Snohomish County Fire District 1.

Everett: First Presbyterian Church of Everett will host a Sept. 11 concert, “Summer Aire — Our America,” at 3 p.m. The church is at 2936 Rockefeller Ave. Summer Aire is a combined choir that for 10 years has shared tunes from Broadway to classical works. “Our America” is the theme of the free concert, which will be followed by an ice cream social. Donations welcome.

Granite Falls: An appreciation brunch for police and firefighters is planned for 11:30 a.m. at 302 N. Alder Ave. Family and friends are welcome.

Lynnwood: A ceremony is planned for 11:15 a.m. at Open Door Baptist Church, 17014 44th Ave. W.

Marysville: A brief program begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Marysville Public Library, 6120 Grove St. It includes an invocation, remarks by Marysville Mayor Jon Nehring, and a bell ceremony. The program also honors Marysville Fire Lt. Jeff Thornton, who died of cancer.

Monroe: The Seattle chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community will host an Interfaith Day for the anniversary of the attacks. All events will be held at the Bait-ul-Ehsaan (Abode of Kindness) Mosque, 23515 Old Owen Road. The day is meant to emphasize the sanctity of life and the importance of living together within a diverse community, and to honor 9/11 victims.

All are welcome at the mosque for the following free events:

10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Muslims for Life blood drive and food bank drive.

11 a.m.-noon: Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday service.

11 a.m-3:30 p.m.: Lunch

1-2:30 p.m.: Interfaith service, “Standing Together in Difficult Times”

Mountlake Terrace: A national Day of Service park cleanup is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sept. 17 at Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Dr.

The volunteer day is in honor of Sept. 11. Wear outdoor clothes and bring gardening tools. Groups planning to attend are asked to call 425-776-1811.