Group Seeks Volunteers to Mark Sept. 11 Anniversary with Service

The Volunteer Center for Anne Arundel County and other agencies and environmental groups will spend a day in September on environmental projects in memory of the Sept. 11 attacks.

The Saturday, Sept. 7 commemoration begins with a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Maryland World War II Memorial in the median at 1920 Ritchie Highway in Annapolis. The US Naval Academy band ceremonial unit will provide music for the ceremony recognizing those who have lost their lives in service to the country, according to a release.

Volunteers will then work on projects from the memorial down to Jonas Green Park. Volunteers will weed, mulch and pick up debris along Ritchie Highway.

Other organizations participating in the cleanup day include the Maryland Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Ocean Conservancy, Anne Arundel Recreation & Parks, Friends of Anne Arundel Trails, the Midshipman Action Group and the Youth Volunteer Corps.

Volunteers under 18 must have parental permission. All are asked to bring sturdy shoes, a hat, gardening equipment, sunglasses, sunscreen and gloves. More information is on the volunteer center's website.