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Eleven years ago this Sept. 11, in New York City, Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon, a typical Tuesday morning quickly became a national nightmare.A “faceless coward” attacked theUnited States, taking as its victims2,996 civilians, military membersand first responders.

In memory of those who perished, the Exchange Club of Tempe and the City of Tempe will present the ninth annual Healing Field Sunday, Sept. 9 – Tuesday, Sept. 11 at Tempe Beach Park, Mill Avenue and Rio Salado Parkway.

Healing Field is the nation’s longest-running Sept. 11, 2001 tribute event, where one American flag is flown for every person who died as a result of the terrorist attacks on our nation. The public is invited to join neighbors, community leaders and public safety officers in a walk of remembrance through the flags. “Eleven years have passed since the terrible attacks on September 11, 2011 and we are still saddened by the events of that morning,” said Mayor Mark

Mitchell. “Tempe is honored to be part of this unique event that gives community members the opportunity to remember those who lost their lives and reflect on the freedom we share as citizens of this great nation.” In addition to the field of flags, there will be several ceremonies held at Tempe Beach Park to commemorate the event: Freedom Concert Monday, September 10 7 p.m. Student musicians from local high schools and middle schools will present an array of patriotic music.

Commemoration Ceremony Tuesday, September 11 5:46 a.m. A memorial service including a presentation of colors, music, prayer and the reading of names of the first responders who gave their lives. The ceremony will begin at 5:46 a.m., the same time the first plane struck the World Trade Center.

Candlelight Vigil Tuesday, September 11 7 p.m. The candlelight vigil will remember the anniversary with music, prayer and guest key-note speaker, Joseph Lutrario, former New York City Police Officer of the Brooklyn South Task Force. Officer Lutrario and members of his unit arrived at the World Trade Center during the first minutes of the attack and Lutrario and his partner teamed up with a civilian to evacuate the children from the day care center of the North Tower. Returning to the tower, Officer Lutrario was buried alive in the rubble as the building collapsed around him. Despite injuries and pain, he and his partner continuedto participate in emergency evacuation and spent the next several weeks at Ground Zero performing search and rescue duties.

To see a special Tempe 11 segment on Healing Field, visit Tempe 11’s YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/Tempe11Video. For more information, visit www.tempe.gov/healingfield.

honor the Fallen at healing Field

Celebrate Fall SeaSon at a tempe Senior lunCheonOver the age of 50? Looking for lunch plans? Join the Cahill Senior Center for entertaining luncheons this fall. Luncheons are held monthly on Fridays from 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the Cahill Senior Center, 715 W. 5th Street.

Fall Carnival Luncheon: Lunch will be served under the “Big Top” for an old-fashioned carnival on Friday, Sept. 21. Mysterious and captivating acts will be performed by a magician during lunch time. Halloween Party Luncheon: Join for a scary good time on Friday, Oct. 26. Come dressed in your spooky finest for a costume contest and enjoy a fall-themed lunch.

For a full line-up of lunches or for registration information, visit www.tempe.gov/cahill or call (480) 858-2420.

happy 5th birthday, tCa!

SCout out the tempe hiStory muSeum For brand new badgeS

If you like birthday parties, cake and art, don’t miss Tempe Center for the Arts’ Fifth Anniversary celebration from 7 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 8 at the TCA, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway. Event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy performances by Teneia Sanders, Desert Dance Theatre, Childsplay and

CONDER/dance. Meet 24 Arizona artists at the Gallery Opening of TCA Juried Biennial: Wood. Sign a giant birthday card, be on hand to win tickets to performances

and eat birthday cake compliments of the Friends of TCA.

Visit the city of Tempe’s Facebook page from Sept. 4-7 and be the first to answer the daily trivia question to win tickets to TCA events! For more information, visit www.tempe.gov/TCA.

New this fall, the Tempe History Museum will be offering special programs just for Junior Girl Scouts! Scouts can earn their Girl Scout Way and Inside the Government Badges by participating in two Saturdays of programming that will include storytelling, interviews, creative writing and hands-on craft activities. Each class is $12 and participants will earn their badge and a museum patch. Programs

are in compliance with the new official Junior Badge guide book. Registrationis required. Girl Scout Way Badge Workshop: Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9:30 a.m. – Noon

Inside the GovernmentBadge Workshop:Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. – Noon

Summer’S done… but neighborhood Spray padS are Still Fun!As summer starts to wind down, so does swimming season in Tempe. Escalante Pool, Kiwanis Recreation Center Wave Pool and the Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park have closed for the season. Pools and aquatic facilities will re-open in summer 2013.

But despite the change in seasons, Arizona temperatures have not yet dropped, so there are still plenty of opportunities to stay cool and have fun in the water. Tempe offers three

neighborhood spray pads at Esquer, Jaycee and Hudson Parks which will remain open through October. Swim lessons and water fitness classes are also held year-round at Kiwanis Recreation Center. Classes from Aqua Zumba to children’s swim lessons are available in the indoor pool and registration is still available for this fall’s programming session. Visit www.tempe.gov/brochure to register or for more information.

grab Some ShovelS, grab Some FriendS and adopt-a-park

Tempe’s park adoption program canbe the perfect reason to get together, enjoy the nice weather and participatein some selfless service while enhancing the appearance, safety and cleanlinessof Tempe.

Responsibilities of adoptive groups include picking up trash and litter; raking leaves, pulling weeds and fluffing playground sand; sanitizing playground equipment with soap and water; sweeping all hard surfaces (i.e. basketball courts, sidewalks, ramadas, etc.); reporting any vandalism, dirty restrooms, unsafe conditions and/or necessary repairs; and completing any special projects that may be assigned by Parks staff.

All Tempe parks are eligible to be adopted. For more information on adopting a park, visit www.tempe.gov/adopt or contact Edith Ross at 480-350-2952 or edith_ross@tempe.gov.

To watch a video about Adopting a park, visit our YouTube!.

As the weather begins to cool off, it’s the perfect time of year for volunteer groups to participate in Tempe’s fun and rewarding Adopt-a-Park program. Whether you are a member of a business, organization, church or other group,

Fall into Something newTempe’s fall classes and programs are beginning this week, but it’s not too late to register for a new opportunity! Many classes have various start dates through September and October. Join a parent and child movement class with your toddler, enroll your child in Junior Golf, or get your teen started on a new hobby with one of Tempe’s boating programs. Take some alone time with a weeknight fitness class, grab some friends and attend a tennis clinic or celebrate date nightwith a cooking demonstration. Visit www.tempe.gov/brochure for more information.

www.tempe.gov/recreation

Fri, Sept. 7 Performances at the Museum Brasil, Brasil! 7 p.m. Tempe History Museum

Fri, Sept. 7 Images of Tempe Art Exhibition Runs through Oct. 21 Tempe History Museum

Sat, Sept. 8 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick 9 a.m. Benedict Sports Complex

Sun, Sept. 9 – Healing FieldTues, Sept. 11 Tempe Beach Park

Tues, Sept. 11 Volunteering 101 5 – 6 p.m. Tempe Public Library

Thur, Sept. 13 Veterans Coffee Hour 10 – 11:30 a.m. Tempe Public Library Connections Café

Fri, Sept. 14 Images of Tempe Art Exhibition Reception 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Tempe History Museum

Fri, Sept. 14 Adapted Recreation Fabulous Friday Dance 6:30 – 9 p.m. Edna Vihel Center

Thur, Sept. 20 Third Thursday at the Museum 7 p.m. Tempe History Museum

Fri, Sept. 21 Free Art Friday 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Edna Vihel Center

Fri, Sept. 21 Ballet Under the Stars 7 p.m. Tempe Center for the Arts Amphitheater

Sat, Sept. 22 Walk for POP 7:30 a.m. Kiwanis Park

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