Area events mark the Sept. 11 tragedy.Byline: The Register-Guard Vigil: 6 a.m. today to 6 a.m. Thursday, Federal Building Plaza, 211 E. Seventh St., Eugene. The 24-hour peace vigil is dedicated to the memory of all who died. The event includes a hospitality tent with refreshments and an art exhibit. A candlelight vigil A candelight vigil is an outdoor assembly of people carrying candles, held after sunset. Such events are typically held either to protest at the suffering of some marginalized group of people, or in memory of lives lost to some disease, disaster, massacre or other tragedy. will be held at dusk. World day of prayer: 6 a.m. today until midnight. Unity of the Valley Church at the corner of 39th Avenue and Hilyard Street, Eugene. The church will be open for prayer all day along with 900 other churches around the world observing a ninth annual prayer day, open to people of all faiths as a way to promote healing, harmony and understanding. Unity service: 7 a.m. today, Lane Memorial Gardens, 5300 W. 11th Ave. Eugene Mayor Jim Torrey, Police Chief Thad Buchanan, Fire Chief Tom Tallon, Islamic Cultural Center Director Tammam Adi and others will speak. Salute to heroes: 9 a.m. today, Sturdivant Park in Coquille co·quille n. A scallop-shaped dish or a scallop shell in which various seafood dishes are browned and served. [French, from Latin conch , tribute to Americans who died in terrorist attacks. Greg Stevens, editor of The World newspaper and a Vietnam veteran This article is about veterans of the Vietnam War. For the French psychedelic musical group, see Vietnam Veterans. Vietnam veteran is a phrase used to describe someone who served in the armed forces of participating countries during the Vietnam War. , will be keynote speaker. Other participants include Coos County Board of Commissioners, Coos County Sheriff Andy Jackson, Coquille Police Chief Mike Reaves and Coquille Fire Chief Dave Waddington. Memorial ceremony: 10 a.m. today, drill field at the Eugene Emergency Services emergency services Emergency care '…services …necessary to prevent death or serious impairment of health and, because of the danger to life or health, require the use of the most accessible hospital available and equipped to furnish those services' Center, 1705 W. Second Ave. Eugene fire and police departments host a ceremony honoring emergency workers who died in the line of duty In the Line of Duty may refer to:
Campus remembrance: Noon today, University of Oregon's Erb Memorial Union amphitheater. A short program will be followed by a "walk for hope" through the campus. Candlelight service: 5:30 p.m. today, Hahn Park in Reedsport. A new flagpole and memorial will be dedicated in a special ceremony that includes raising a new U.S. flag honoring those who lost their lives on Sept. 11. Candlelight ceremony begins at 8 p.m. Day of remembrance: 6:30 p.m. today, service at the Eugene Church of Christ, 2424 Norkenzie Road. Community day of remembrance: 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, Island Park, 200 W. B St., Springfield. Remarks by University of Oregon The University of Oregon is a public university located in Eugene, Oregon. The university was founded in 1876, graduating its first class two years later. The University of Oregon is one of 60 members of the Association of American Universities. President Dave Frohnmayer, area mayors and county commissioners and music by the Oregon Children's Choir. Parking: LTD LTD 1 Laron-type dwarfism 2 Leukotriene D 3 Long-term depression, see there 4. Long-term disability shuttle service from Booth-Kelly site, 300 S. Fifth St., Springfield (at the end of Fifth Street off South A Street). Prayer service: 7 p.m. today, United Lutheran Church, 2230 Washington St., Eugene. Hymns, Bible readings, prayer and thanksgiving for the work of Eugene's police and fire departments. Remembering 9-11: 7 p.m. today, Mingus Park in Coos Bay. Service honors those who died and includes a walk of remembrance. Free shuttle vans will run from Blossom Gulch School, the lot behind the Coos Art Museum Coos Art Museum is a museum operating on the southern coast of Oregon, USA, since 1950. Located in a historic former US Post Office, it offers tour exhibits, art classes, lectures, and community events. and Old City Hall to the park. Interfaith service: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. today, First Christian Church First Christian Church can refer to:
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