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5 Things: 9/11 Ceremonies, Darien Fest

Three local ceremonies honoring the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, plus Darien Fest information and more.

A man who was in the south tower when United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into it and escaped about 15 minutes before the tower collapsed will address the ceremony, which will begin at 8:45 a.m. Sept. 11 at the .

The headquarters are located at 7550 Lyman Avenue in Darien, off of 75th Street.

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During the ceremony, the district will dedicate its 9/11 memorial. At the memorial's center will rest a 3-foot section of steel I-beam pulled from the ruins of the World Trade Center.

2. Woodridge 9/11 anniversary ceremony (Sunday)

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The Woodridge Police Department Honor Guard will host a 9/11 anniversary ceremony in the Towne Center. It will begin at 8:59 a.m. Sept. 11, the time the South Tower collapsed and end at 9:28 a.m., the time the North Tower collapsed.

The memorial will take place in the plaza between the and .

3. DuPage County Day of Service and Remembrance (Sunday)

DuPage County will host a day of service and remembrance in conjunction with Giving DuPage and the Morton Arboretum.

An hour-long observance will be held at 11 a.m. at the Morton Arboretum. You must register to attend at www.dupagedayofremembrance.eventbrite.com

4. Darien Fest starts Friday

The three-day fest will take place in Darien's Community Park near Plainfield Road and Clarendon Hills Road. Enjoy food, rides and games.

The festival will be held Friday from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

5. Daddy/Daughter Date Night Hayrides (Friday)

Dads and daughters will enjoy a craft and then take a hayride around Woodridge Friday. Then, they will dine on hot dogs, chips and s'mores.

The event is $15 and goes from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

6. Bonus: Woodridge Animal Hospital's Dr. Amy to speak at Chicago Pet Show in Darien

Amy Van Tassel from the will speak Saturday and Sunday at the Darien Sportsplex. Topics range from caring for a puppy and an older dog to tips for those adopting an animal from a shelter. For times and more information, click the link.


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