BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//September 11th Families Association - ECPv6.3.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:September 11th Families Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://911families.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for September 11th Families Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140228T180000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131205T160241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140121T200824Z UID:14255-1384257600-1393610400@911families.org SUMMARY:"Top of the World" - photos of World Trade Center rebuilding DESCRIPTION:The Shirley Fiterman Art Center at Borough of Manhattan Community College in Lower Manhattan is hosting Top of the World\, an exhibit on the rebuilding of the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks. \nThe exhibit opened on November 12\, 2013 (coinciding with the opening of 4 WTC) and is ongoing. \nTop of the World consists of photographs and works by more than a dozen artists that document the rebuilding efforts. Photos were taken at the site\, many from inside the buildings\, and at other locations where materials used in the rebuilding were created. Spectacular  aerial pictures are also included in the exhibit. \nExhibitors include Michael Bowles\, Michael Calcagno\, Kelsy Chauvinas\, Fred Conrad\, Carl Glassman\, Ben Jarosch\, Tim Hetherington\, Chris Hondros\, Noel Jefferson\, Erika Koop\, Elinor Milchan\, Spencer Platt\, Vicky Roy\, Tim Schenck\, David Sunverg\, Nicole Tung\, and Joe Woolhead. \nTop of the World is open to the public from noon to 6:00pm\, Tuesdays through Saturdays at the Shirley Fiterman Art Center in BMCC’s Fiterman Hall. \nFiterman Hall\nBMCC\n245 Greenwich Street\nNew York\, NY URL:https://911families.org/event/top-of-the-world-photos-of-world-trade-center-rebuilding/ LOCATION:Fiterman Hall\, 245 Greenwich Street\, New York\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Exhibit END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20131121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20131225 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131121T151304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20140318T164138Z UID:14040-1384992000-1387929599@911families.org SUMMARY:Light up Wethersfield for the Richard Keane Foundation DESCRIPTION:Wethersfield\, CT has lit Christmas Eve luminarias for 39 years. Again this year\, the Keane Foundation is selling luminaria kits to make it easy to participate in this beautiful tradition. \nKits include a 14-hour candle\, special bag\, and instructions. Each kit is $1.50. All funds raised will support the Keane Foundation 9/11 Memorial Sports Center\, which honors Richard “Dick” Keane\, who was killed in the terrorist attack of September 11\, 2001 in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center. \nKits can be purchased at Wethersfield Travel and will be available until noon on Christmas Eve. You can order kits by calling 860-257-3775 and set a time to pick them up. \nWethersfield Travel\n219 Main Street\nOld Wethersfield\, CT \nKeane Foundation 9/11 Memorial Sports Center\n30 Greenfield Street\nWethersfield\, CT URL:https://911families.org/event/light-up-weathersfield-for-the-richard-keane-foundation/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Weathersfield\, CT\, United States CATEGORIES:event in honour of a September 11th victim,Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131223T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131211T160827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131211T160855Z UID:14396-1385884800-1387818000@911families.org SUMMARY:Where to Turn Hurricane Sandy Toy Drive DESCRIPTION:Where to Turn and the Secret Sandy Claus Project are helping Santa to distribute 15\,000 toys to children impacted by Hurricane Sandy this Christmas. \nTheir project spans Staten Island\, Long Island and New Jersey. Families with FEMA numbers and proper ID can shop for free from December 7\, 2013 to Christmas Eve\, from noon to 7:00pm. at the Where to Turn Sandy Holiday Toy Store at 1547 Arthur Kill Road. A parent can choose 2 toys per child\, 6 per family. \nThose wishing to help can drop off new\, unwrapped toys at Where to Turn\, 150-L Greaves Lane (718-966-6531) or at the other Staten Island locations listed below. \nTOY DROP-OFF POINTS (Please call to confirm hours) \nWest Brighton \nState Assemblyman Matthew Titone\n853 Forest Ave.\n718-442-9932 \nSt. George \nState Senator Diane Savino\n36 Richmond Terr.\, Room 112\n718-727-9406  \nEltingville \nCouncil Member Vincent Ignizio and\nState Senator Andrew Lanza\n3944 Richmond Ave.\n718-984-5151 \nGreat Kills \nDanielle’s French Cleaners\n61 Giffords Lane\n718-948-4674 \nor \nLuxe Salon and Spa\n3986 Amboy Rd.\n718-967-5893 \nRichmond Valley \nState Assemblyman Joseph Borelli\n101 Tyrellan Ave.\, Suite 200\n718-967-5194 \nMidland Beach \nState Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis\n586B Midland Ave.\n718-667-5891 \nNew Dorp \nDragon Kim’s Karate School\n272 New Dorp Lane\n718- 979-5400 \nBloomfield \nCouncilman James Oddo\n900 South Ave.\, Suite 403\n718-980-1017 \nBulls Head \nState Assemblyman Michael Cusick\n1911 Richmond Ave.\n718-370-1384 \nNew Springville \nRocco Laurie Intermediate School (I.S. 72)\n33 Ferndale Ave.\n718-698-5757 \nTravis \nShowplace Entertainment Center\n141 East Service Rd.\n718-477-2695 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://911families.org/event/where-to-turn-hurricane-sandy-toy-drive/ CATEGORIES:Hurricane relief,Toy drive/food drive/clothing drive END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131231T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131206T162928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131206T163932Z UID:14298-1385884800-1388509200@911families.org SUMMARY:PO Thomas Gorman (PAPD) Memorial Blood Drive DESCRIPTION:Somerset Medical Center in NJ is holding the annual PO Tom Gorman Memorial Blood Drive throughout the month of December at the Somerville hospital to honor Port Authority Police Officer Thomas Gorman\, a regular blood donor at the hospital who was killed saving others during the terrorist attacks of September 11\, 2001. \nOfficer Gorman’s last blood donation blood on September 10\, 2001\, the day before he was murdered. Because of that and because his birthday was in December\, Somerset Medical Center and his mother\, Theresa\, organized the annual blood drive to honor his memory. \nTo give blood in honor of Tom Gorman\, please contact Somerset Medical Center Foundation at 908-685-2885 or click here. \nSomerset Medical Center\n110 Rehill Avenue\nSomerville\, NJ 08876 URL:https://911families.org/event/po-thomas-gorman-papd-memorial-blood-drive/ LOCATION:Somerset Medical Center CATEGORIES:Blood or bone marrow drive,event in honour of a September 11th victim END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131210T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131215T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131210T172427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131210T172455Z UID:14375-1386662400-1387126800@911families.org SUMMARY:FDNY Phoenix Society typhoon relief drive DESCRIPTION:Members of the FDNY’s Phoenix Society are collecting supplies to send to the Philippines for relief in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan. New Yorkers are urged to donate items at any FDNY firehouse or EMS station. \nThe group indicates urgent needs include ready-to-eat meals\, non-perishable food\, hygiene products\, baby diapers and wipes\, medical supplies\, over-the-counter medications\, and mosquito repellant and bed nets. \nThey request all donations be received by Dec. 15. \nLearn more or contact the Phoenix Society. URL:https://911families.org/event/fdny-phoenix-society-collecting-goods-for-typhoon-relief/ LOCATION:Any FDNY firehouse or EMS station\, New York\, NY\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T123000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131211T184702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131211T184702Z UID:14402-1387008000-1387024200@911families.org SUMMARY:Wreaths across America Wreath-Laying Day at Arlington National Cemetery DESCRIPTION:Wreaths across America’s Wreath-Laying Day is this Saturday\, December 14\, 2013 at Arlington National Cemetery. Please note that the graves of the Pentagon and Flight 77 victims get wreaths in this event. \nPlease plan to get to the cemetery early and use Metro\, if possible! \nEvery year\, huge volunteer turnout creates traffic congestion and delays on nearby streets and at the Arlington entrance. These delays are long enough that some volunteers are unable to place a wreath. To increase access for Wreaths across America volunteers\, the Cemetery will open more gates for those using Metro\, approved parking lots\, or walking. \nFor 2013\, there are two primary wreath coverage areas. The main effort should blanket the eastern side of the cemetery (from north to south). The other effort will focus on the west side\, abutting Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. (Actual coverage always depends on the final wreath count\, available only a couple days before the event.) \nSchedule for Saturday December 14\, 2013 \n6:00am: ANC Visitors’ Parking garage opens (ANC Family Pass and Disabled passes only)\n7:00am: Metro rail opens (system-wide)\n8:00am: ANC Gates open; Note: No private vehicle access to cemetery from 8:00am to 1:00pm\, including Family Pass holders\n~8:30am: WAA Truck Convoy arrives ANC Main Gate (time approximate)\n9:30am: WAA Opening Ceremony at McClellan Gate\n10:00am: Wreath laying begins across cemetery\n11:00am: Wreath-laying ceremony at President Kennedy’s grave\n11:30am: Wreath-laying ceremony at USS Maine Mast\n12:00pm: Wreath-laying ceremony at Tomb of Unknown Soldier \nFor wreath laying in your area or to support Wreaths across America\, please check their website. URL:https://911families.org/event/wreaths-across-america-wreath-laying-day-at-arlington-national-cemetery/ LOCATION:Arlington National Cemetery\, Arlington\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:event in honour of a September 11th victim,Support our troops,Wreath-Laying END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131203T184924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131206T155714Z UID:14230-1387011600-1387036800@911families.org SUMMARY:Tunnel to Towers bone marrow drive DESCRIPTION:The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is hosting a bone marrow drive for Owen Hogan\, FF Jimmy Martinez\, and everyone who needs a bone marrow transplant on Saturday\, December 14\, 2013\, from 9:00am-4:00pm at the Tunnel to Towers Hurricane Relief Center on Staten Island. \n2-year-old Owen Hogan\, son of FDNY firefighter Tim Hogan of Engine 216\, has aplastic anemia\, a bone marrow disorder in which bone marrow stops producing blood cells. Owen has stopped responding to treatments. The next step is a bone marrow transplant\, but first\, a bone marrow match must be identified. Read Owen’s full story here. \nFF Jimmy Martinez of Engine 157 is suffering from the rare blood cancer multiple myeloma\, which has become common among those who worked at the World Trade Center site in the aftermath of the September 11th terrorist attacks. He also is in need of a bone marrow transplant. \nFor anyone between 18-55 who is interested all it takes is a simple cheek swab to add yourself to the registry to help Jimmy\, Owen or another of the many people waiting for bone marrow transplants. \nThe Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation honors the heroism of FF Stephen Siller\, who gave his life on September 11\, 2001 during the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. \nTunnel to Towers Hurricane Relief Center\n2145 Hylan Boulevard (corner of Midland Avenue & Hylan Blvd.)\nStaten Island\, NY URL:https://911families.org/event/tunnel-to-towers-bone-marrow-drive/ LOCATION:Tunnel to Towers Hurricane Relief Center\, 2145 Hylan Boulevard \, Staten Island\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Blood or bone marrow drive,event in honour of a September 11th victim END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T170000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131211T154305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131211T161148Z UID:14384-1387015200-1387040400@911families.org SUMMARY:Lauren Manning to speak at ceremonies DESCRIPTION:Lauren Manning\, survivor of the September 11th terrorist attack on the World Trade Center\, will be the keynote speaker at both the University of North Alabama’s commencement ceremonies on Saturday\, December 14\, 2013 at 10:00am and 2:00pm. \nManning\, a senior vice president and partner at Cantor Fitzgerald in 2001\, was entering the lobby of WTC1 as Flight 11 struck.  Flaming jet fuel exploding from the elevator shafts burned more than 80% of her body. Manning is one of Cantor’s very few survivors – the firm\, located atop Tower 1\, lost 658 employees in the attacks. \nManning has written a book\, Unmeasured Strength\, about her recovery and her husband Greg\, wrote Love\, Greg & Lauren about the ordeal. Both books were bestsellers. Lauren Manning was chosen to run with the Olympic torch\, was named one of the 15 Extraordinary Women of 2003 by Biography magazine\, and was chosen as one of CNN’s Most Intriguing Newsmakers of the Past 25 Years. \nThe morning commencement ceremony for honors graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Education and Human Sciences\, will begin at 10:00am. The second ceremony at 2:00pm is comprised of graduates from the Colleges of Business\, Nursing and Allied Health and the Professional and Interdisciplinary Studies programs. Both commencements will be held in Flowers Hall. \nFlowers Hall\nUniversity of North Alabama\nFlorence\, AL 35632 URL:https://911families.org/event/14384/ CATEGORIES:Survivor of terrorist attack,Talk/lecture END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T160000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131118T214940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131118T215539Z UID:13952-1387022400-1387036800@911families.org SUMMARY:Billy Minardi Classic DESCRIPTION:The annual Billy Minardi Classic will be played this year on Saturday\, December 14\, 2013 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville. The game will be Louisville vs. Western Kentucky. \nWilliam “Billy” Minardi was 46 and working for Cantor Fitzgerald when he was murdered by terrorists on September 11\, 2001. \nYou may purchase tickets by visiting Ticketmaster online\, calling 800-745-3000 or by visiting any Ticketmaster Ticket Center. Convenience fees are applied with Ticketmaster orders. \nMore information can be obtained by calling the University of Louisville’s ticket office at 502-852-5151 or by clicking here. \nKFC Yum! Center\nOne Arena Plaza\nLouisville\, KY 40202\n502-690-9000 URL:https://911families.org/event/billy-minardi-classic-2/ LOCATION:KFC Yum! Center\, One Arena Plaza\, Louisville\, KY\, United States CATEGORIES:Basketball,event in honour of a September 11th victim END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T143000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131213T000157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131213T000237Z UID:14431-1387027800-1387031400@911families.org SUMMARY:Wreath-laying ceremony at Pentagon Memorial DESCRIPTION:The annual Christmas wreath-laying ceremony at the Pentagon Memorial will be held on Saturday\, December 14\, 2013 at 1:30pm. Jim Laychak\, President of the Pentagon Memorial Fund and the brother of victim David Laychak\, will participate in the ceremony. \nWreaths across America will hang the traditional wreaths on the Pentagon Memorial fence on Friday\, December 13\, 2013 at 8:45am. \nFamily members of September 11th victims are welcome to attend both events. \nPlease also note that this year’s wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery will include Section 64\, where the group burial marker for those killed in the terrorist attacks on American Airlines Flight 77 and the Pentagon can be found and where several of the September 11 graves are located. The wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery is scheduled for 8:45am on Saturday\, December 14\, 2013. Please see our separate event notice for the Arlington National Cemetery wreath-laying. URL:https://911families.org/event/wreath-laying-ceremony-at-pentagon-memorial/ LOCATION:Pentagon Memorial\, Arlington\, VA\, United States CATEGORIES:event in honour of a September 11th victim,Wreath-Laying END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131214T230000 DTSTAMP:20240328T064613 CREATED:20131029T175217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20131029T180318Z UID:13589-1387044000-1387062000@911families.org SUMMARY:Lorisa Taylor Memorial Scholarship Dinner Dance DESCRIPTION:The twelfth annual Lorisa Taylor Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner Dance will be held on Saturday\, December 14\, 2013. \nFor tickets and details\, please call Geneva Dunbar at 718-813-8444. \nLorisa Taylor was 31 and working for Marsh & McLennan in Tower 1 of the World Trade Center on September 11\, 2001. \nGrand Prospect Hall\n263 Prospect Avenue\nBrooklyn\, NY 11215 URL:https://911families.org/event/lorisa-taylor-memorial-scholarship-dinner-dance/ LOCATION:Grand Prospect Hall\, 263 Prospect Avenue\, Brooklyn\, NY\, United States CATEGORIES:Dance,Dinner,event in honour of a September 11th victim,Fundraiser END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR