Events around the city pay tribute to the 10-year anniversary of 9/11

To honor those who died, were injured or survived the tragedy of Sept. 11, 2001, events around the Las Vegas Valley are being planned to commemorate them this weekend .

"It is the 10-year anniversary," said Kristine Anderson, vice president of media and communication for 9/11 Remembrance Las Vegas. "It's nice for us to all come together to remember."

The valley plans to join in the events occurring in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C.

Anderson said the events also honor the heroes, including first responders and volunteers, who risked their lives or died during the terrorist attacks.

9/11 Remembrance Las Vegas is slated to open the weekend with its "One Celebration, One Life" opening ceremony at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the Fremont Street Experience.

"This event is the kick off ceremony," Anderson said. "There will be two light towers to signify the World Trade Center."

Bagpipers and an honor guard are expected to participate . Live entertainment is planned after the ceremony.

On Saturday, a 9.11-kilometer run and one-mile walk event called "One Runner, One Fallen" are slated to start at 6 a.m. at the Fremont Street Experience. About 3,000 people, each running for a person who died during the attacks , are expected to join about 6,000 walkers, each representing a member of the military who has died in service since 9/11.

At 6 a.m. Saturday, there will be a 91.1-kilometer b icycle ride called "One Rider, One Survivor." The ride starts at Red Rock National Conservation Area and ends on Fremont Street.

Each participant represents a survivor from 9/11. Even though many people survived, up to 500 people can enter the actual bike race.

Other plans include a motorcycle memorial run at 8 a.m. Saturday starting at Red Rock Harley-Davidson, 2260 S. Rainbow Blvd. A benefit concert featuring American Band and the Sledge Grits Band also is planned for 6 p.m. at the Fremont Street Experience.

To match up with the memorial at ground zero , a Heroes Parade is scheduled for 5:46 a.m. Sunday at the Fremont Street Experience that is set to include first responders, military, honor guards, bagpipers and special performances.

Another ceremony is scheduled for 11:11 a.m. Sunday at Police Memorial Park, 3250 Metro Academy Way. Clark County Sheriff Doug Gillespie is scheduled to lead the ceremony.

Later that day at 5 p.m. at the Las Vegas Hilton, 3000 Paradise Road, a gala to further honor first responders and military members is planned.

Tickets are $125 per person or $1,000 per table.

For more information on 9/11 Remembrance Las Vegas' events or to get tickets for the gala, visit 911unity.org.

Other events

Area religious groups plan to pay respects to those who died and survivors by hosting services and events.

In Henderson, Green Valley Presbyterian Church, 1798 Wigwam Parkway, has planned an evening of reflection at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. The event is set to feature performances from the Peoples Valley Chorus and members of the church.

The Islamic Society of Nevada is offering a place for people to pay their respects at 5:15 p.m. Sunday at its center, 4730 E. Desert Inn Road.

After the program, the society plans to join other faithed-based groups at an Interfaith Council of Southern Nevada-sponsored rememberance event scheduled to include an address from Maureen Peckman, a member of the Nevada Commission on Homeland Security, at 6:30 p.m. in the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Student Ballroom, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

For more information, visit interfaithsn.org.

A performance of "God Lives in Glass" is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Judy Bayley Theatre at UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway. The show is a reflection of God through the eyes of children.

Tickets are $25 or $20 for seniors, students and disabled patrons.

Tickets are available by calling 895-2787 or online at pac.unlv.edu.

Contact Henderson/Anthem View reporter Michael Lyle at mlyle@viewnews.com or 387-5201.