How You Can Observe Sunday, Sept. 11

The following is a list of local observances of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11.

There are solemn ceremonies at parks and festivals. Some are fundraisers, some are barbeques, some are dinner and thoughtful discussion. Some are church or interfaith services, including the National Requiem.

If volunteering is your desire, some communities are participating in National Day of Service as a forward-looking tribute to sacrifice. 

SANTA CLARA COUNTY:

Campbell

10 a.m., Blue Star Moms Fundraiser Brunch: Patrons coming to kick off the NFL season at Boswells for brunch. Proceeds from breakfast go to Blue Star Moms, as does every pint of Blue Moon draft beer sold during the day.

7 p.m. Joint Christian-Muslim Prayers for Peace: The Campbell United Methodist Church will be hosting a dinner and joint Christian and Muslim prayers for peace.  The event will provide an important opportunity for the development of better understanding and mutual respect between the two communities. To reserve a space at the event, please contact Ginny Johnson at ginnyjnsn@aol.com. Location: United Methodist Church, 1675 Winchester Blvd, Campbell, CA 95008.

Los Altos Hills

6 p.m. : The church, led by Father Samer Youssef, will hold special service and a moment of silence for the victims during the church's . Take shuttle from , where there is parking. The church was rebuilt in 2005 after an arson fire destroyed the original in what was investigated by federal authorities as a hate crime. 

Mountain View

11 a.m. : Starts with a downtown processional beginning at Bryant and Mercy streets on one side, and Mercy and Hope streets on the other, joining at Mercy and Castro streets. The processional of public safety, military and service clubs will move down Castro Street and end at the Civic Center. A lowering of the flag to half-staff, speakers, and moment of silence will be observed.

Palo Alto

9 a.m. 9/11 Memorial Event:  Join the Mayor and City Council at a special 10th anniversary memorial event to recognize those who lost their lives from the terrorist attack. Nearly 2,900 flags placed in the grassy area at the corner of Newell and Embarcadero Roads in front of the will provide the backdrop to this memorial event. There will be a brief ceremony that includes Council members adding the last few flags and music to close out this solemn event. After the ceremony, participants are invited to walk the few blocks to Eleanor Pardee Park and visit the City's 9/11 Memorial site.

1:30 p.m. Stanford National Requiem of Remembrance: A performance of Mozart's Requiem in D Minor at featuring Schola Cantorum, an 80-member chorus based in Mountain View. Part of the National Requiem, this performance will be the second time Schola Cantorum and Stanford's Office for Religious Life have collaborated in a memorial performance of Mozart's Requiem to honor the victims of 9/11.  is free and open to the public.

8 p.m.  Interfaith community gathering with music, prayers and candlelight vigil in Schultz Cultural Arts Hall Watch for details at http://www.sivicouncil.org/. , 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto. Free.

San Jose

10 a.m. We Remember: 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Memorial Service San Jose Giants - Municipal Stadium. Almaden and Cambrian churches present a faith-based commemoration ceremony. The community is invited to join the service honoring the 3,000 lives lost that day as well as San Jose's police officers, firefighters and residents serving in the military.  A live band will perform patriotic and faith-filled songs. Children are welcome. People are asked to come early. A free lunch follows,  including hot dogs, chips and fresh-squeezed lemonade. is located at 588 E. Alma Ave. For more information, call 408.499.9790. For more information, contact Captain Mary Gutierrez at 408.794.6965 or sjfdpio@sanjoseca.gov.

11:30 a.m. 9/11 Patriot Day: The city's observance begins with mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 S. Market St., followed at 12:40 p.m. by a memorial march down Market Street to Fire Station One and the Ringing of the Last Alarm at 1:30 p.m. to remember the first responders who gave their lives to save others. Keynote speaker, U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, will discuss reflections on 9-11. Mayor Chuck Reed, Supervisor Dave Cortese, council member San Liccardo, Fire Chief William McDonald, Police Chief Chris Moore and Assembly member Nora Campos will also attend.

Participating agencies include the San Jose fire department, the Santa Clara County sheriff's office, the Santa Clara fire department and the city of Cupertino.

7:30 p.m. Candlelight Vigil and Wreath-Laying Service: for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 will be held at the monument and memory wall inside Oak Hill Memorial Park. This will include a depiction of Flight 93 that crashed in Pennsylvania and a new 24-foot memory wall that will list all the names of those who were killed. 

8 p.m. Into Light: A 9/11 Memorial Concert: in the San Jose State University Music Concert Hall. SJSU President Mohammad Qayoumi will offer opening remarks. The SJSU Air Force ROTC color guard will participate, and there will be a candlelight vigil afterward.