Scottsdale commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11 with exhibits and remembrance ceremony

Scottsdale will commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with memorial exhibits throughout September and a public reading of the names of those who died.

The exhibits feature replicas representing the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon and an airplane wing, along with a metal memorial flag. Each is adorned with photographs and information honoring those who lost their lives.

The exhibits will be displayed at Scottsdale libraries and Police and Fire Headquarters:

• Civic Center Library: World Trade Center towers, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.
• Mustang Library: Public Safety Memorial Flag, 10101 N. 90th St.
• Arabian Library: Pentagon, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road
• Appaloosa Library: Airplane wing, 7377 E. Silverstone Drive
• Scottsdale Police and Fire Headquarters: World Trade Center steel and other memorial pieces, 8401 E. Indian School Road

Those who visit each exhibit location will receive a special commemorative gift.

A special reading of the names of those who died in the attacks will begin at 6 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the West Bowl of Scottsdale Civic Center, near Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket for the approximately two-and-a-half-hour remembrance ceremony.

The public is also invited to share memories of Sept. 11 and information about their participation in National Day of Service activities. Visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “9/11 share your memories.”

Emergency Preparedness Month

September is also Emergency Preparedness Month. Scottsdale is offering several free classes to help community members prepare for emergencies:

• Ready Scottsdale: Emergency Preparedness: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Arabian Library
• Fall and Fire Prevention: 1 p.m. Sept. 15, Appaloosa Library; 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29, Mustang Library
• When You Call 911: 2 p.m. Sept. 19, Civic Center Library
• Hands-Only CPR: 3 p.m. Sept. 19, Civic Center Library; 3 p.m. Sept. 26, Arabian Library; 1 p.m. Sept. 28, Appaloosa Library
• The Hidden Enemy: 5:30 p.m. Sept. 24, Arabian Library

For more information, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “9/11 Day of Remembrance.”