7 Ways to Remember 9/11 in Three Village

As the tenth anniversary of 9/11 approaches, organizations throughout the community are planning memorial ceremonies to remember the victims of 9/11 and honor the heroes of the day. Here are seven ways you can take part in the community's remembrance of 9/11.

1. Visit the exhibit at Stony Brook University's Wang Center, which features historic artifacts from 9/11. The exhibit will run every day until Sept. 30. Weekday exhibit hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekend exhibit hours are 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. At 8 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, there will be a live telecast of the Ground Zero Memorial Service. To attend, RSVP by calling (631) 632-6320 by Sept. 8.

2. On Wednesday, Sept. 7, at 12:50 p.m., the group Stony Brook Young Americans for Freedom invites the university and the community to its display of 2,997 flags on the green at the Student Activities Center plaza at Stony Brook University. Speakers including FDNY Lt. Joe Torrillo and New York City Councilman Dan Halloran will be among the speakers at the event. In case of rain, it will be held at the Student Union auditorium from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

3. Also on Wednesday, the Wang Center will host a reception to mark the opening of its Peace Tree 9/11 exhibit. The event kicks off at 1 p.m. and the free exhibit will be open to the public until Sept. 14.

4. Attend the Setauket Fire Department's annual 9/11 memorial service at its Nicolls Road firehouse at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11. A new piece of the memorial park will be unveiled.

5. Attend the Three Village Interfaith Clergy Association's Service of Remembrance and Hope at Setauket Presbyterian Church at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 11. Please bring a flower as a token of remembrance.

6. Attend a 9/11 tribute hosted by Gallery North on Sept. 11 at the gallery's outdoor art show. The tribute will begin at 12:30 p.m. in front of the Three Village Historical Society, and will feature vocalist Laura Laureano and a flag pole dedication.

7. Honor Stony Brook University alumni who died on 9/11 at the University's annual memorial ceremony at noon on Sept. 12. The ceremony will take place at the Memorial Arch outside the Humanities building, and will be followed by a silent processional through the Academic Mall to the SAC Circle. In case of rain, the ceremony will take place in the Student Activities Center auditorium.