Crime & Safety

Contra Costa County Remembers September 11

While the City of Concord is not planning any events to commemorate 9/ 11, many other towns nearby are.

Here are a few:Β 

Lamorinda/Walnut Creek

TheΒ Lafayette Flag BrigadeΒ will hold what it describes as California’s largest overpass flag display at the El Curtola Bridge crossing Highway 24. Billed as a non-political, family-friendly event, the ceremony will include speakers, music and a candlelight vigil at dusk. Free flags for the kids.

When:Β Wednesday, Sept. 11 4 p.m.β€”8 p.m.

Where:Β El Curtola Bridge, Highway 24 overpass

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Danville

The Exchange ClubΒ will host San Ramon Valley's annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony. Guest speakers, scouts, SRVH chamber choir and doves, according to theSan Ramon Express.

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When:Β Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 5:50 p.m. (yes, 5:50)

Where:Β All Wars Memorial in Oak Hill Park, 3005 Stone Valley Road, Danville


Pleasanton

The chief of theΒ Livermore-Pleasanton Fire DepartmentΒ will offer brief remarks at a public flag-raising ceremony honoring people who died in the line of duty on Sept. 11, 2001. The event will also include bagpipes and the ringing of the fire bell.

When:Β Wednesday, Sept. 11 9:45 a.m.

Where:Β Fire Station Number 1, 3560 Nevada Street, Pleasanton


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