9/11 Tribute Center programs are offered throughout the year. Lectures, educational workshops and support programs are available to unite family members who lost loved ones, survivors, Lower Manhattan residents, rescue and recovery workers and volunteers who assisted in the aftermath of 9/11. Visit tributewtc.org for a schedule of upcoming programs and events.

Santa Claus/FDNY roof rescue and photo op

New York City Fire Museum New York, NY, United States

On Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 11:30am, Santa Claus will be rescued from the roof of the New York City Fire Museum by a ladder company of the FDNY. Watching the roof rescue is free. Afterwards, Santa will pose for photos at a cost of $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children as a fundraiser […]

Holiday Tree Lighting at the 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial

9/11 Responders Remembered Park Nesconset, NY, United States

The sixth annual lighting of the holiday tree at the 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at 4:30pm. Light refreshments will be served, and Santa will make an appearance. All are welcome. 9/11 Responders Remembered Memorial Gibbs Pond Road and Smithtown Boulevard Nesconset, NY

Webinar — Managing Sensory Disruptions during Cancer Treatment

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Are you grappling with changes in taste, vision, balance or other sensory-related side effects? Join CancerCare’s webinar on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 1:30pm to hear a panel of experts discuss how to manage sensory disruptions during cancer treatment. Please click here for details.

Light up Wethersfield and help the Richard Keane Foundation

The town of Wethersfield, CT has lit its streets with luminarias on Christmas Eve for 41 years. Again this year, the Richard Keane Foundation is selling luminaria kits to make it easy to participate in this beautiful tradition. Each luminaria kit includes a 14-hour candle, the special bag, and complete instructions. Kits cost $1.50 apiece. […]

Write Holiday Cards for Veterans with Heartworks – Basking Ridge, NJ

Heartworks House 19 Morristown Road, Basking Ridge, NJ, United States

Come to the Heartworks House on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, from 9:00am to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and spend some time in gratitude for our veterans this holiday season. There are men and women at the VA hospital who may not receive any cards this year. Heartworks hopes to change this. All are welcome […]

Wake for Firefighter William J. Weeks, FDNY E-328 (ret.)

Perry Funeral Home 118 Union Avenue, Lynbrook, NY, United States

Firefighter William J. Weeks has died. His wake will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm and on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm and from 7:00pm to 9:00pm at the Perry Funeral Home in Lynbrook, NY. His funeral Mass will take place on Monday, December 12, 2016 at […]