The following is a list of...

The following is a list of some of the memorial events set for

Wednesday in Newport-Mesa that will recall last year’s terrorist

attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon.

* About 20 tall ships will take part in the Southern California

Regional Observance of the Sept. 11 anniversary in the waters off

Newport Harbor and Big Corona Beach. The ceremony will begin at 8:30

a.m., with three wreaths laid (representing the three Sept. 11 sites)

to rest on the water at 8:46.

* The city of Costa Mesa will present a memorial tribute from

noon to 12:45 p.m. at the Arlington Theater on the Orange County

Fairgrounds at 88 Fair Drive. City council members and interfaith

leaders will speak. The program will also spotlight the Costa Mesa

Police Department and the Fire Color Guards. The National Armory will

present a 21 gun salute and a balloon release will conclude the

tribute. Information: (714) 754-5300.

* The city of Newport Beach will hold a noon memorial at the

City Hall flagpole, 3300 Newport Blvd. City Manager Homer Bludau will

open the ceremony by leading the Pledge of Allegiance. It will be

followed by the Newport Beach Police Department Voices of Freedom

Quartet singing a cappella the “Star Spangled Banner.” Rabbi Richard

Steinberg, of Shir Ha-Ma’alot Temple, will provide the invocation

preceding remarks by Newport Beach Mayor Tod Ridgeway and Fire Chief

Tim Riley. Following a moment of silence, Newport Beach Fire

Department bagpiper Brian Slater will play “Amazing Grace” from the

steps of City Hall.

* At 9:11 a.m., the Newport-Mesa Unified School District will

observe a moment of silence and then recite the pledge of allegiance.

All district flags will be flown at half-staff after the moment of

silence for the remainder of the day. The district is also

encouraging students to wear red, white and blue clothing and

symbols.

* Our Lady Queen of Angels in Newport Beach will hold a special

mass and service at 8:30 a.m. and then the students will release

white doves. The church is at 2046 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach

* St. Joachim’s school in Costa Mesa will hold in a scripted

prayer service that is open to the public at 9:15 a.m. The church is

at 1964 Orange Ave.

* Prince of Peace Christian Church and School will have a

remembrance service at 7 p.m. The church is at 2987 Mesa Verde Drive

East in Costa Mesa. Information: (714) 549-0521.

* Orange Coast College will have a “Circle of Remembrance” at

noon today in the OCC quad. Student body President Femia Scarfone and

OCC President Gene Farrell will speak.

* The American Legion Newport Harbor Post 291 will hold a

memorial service at 6:30 p.m. today on the 15th Street dock on the

Balboa Peninsula. The event will include music, singing and a 21-gun

salute. The dock is at 215 15th St. Free. (949) 673-5070.

* Benefit the Blue, a live concert that will pay tribute to the

New York City’s fallen heroes and their families, will be held at 7

p.m. today at the Harp Inn in Costa Mesa. The concert will include

performances by Citizen Joe, a local band founded by a Costa Mesa

police officer, and opportunities to make donations to the World

Trade Center Police Disaster Relief Fund. The inn is at 130 E. 17th

St. Free. For more information call (949) 646-6966 or visit

www.citizenjoe.net.

* Harbor Trinity Church will hold a remembrance service at 7

p.m. today. The service will include music, videos and a message from

Pastor Rod Randall. Child care will be provided for children under 6

years of age. The church is at 1230 Baker St., Costa Mesa. (714)

556-7787.

* The Newport Beach Plaza Retirement Community will hold a

pancake breakfast from 7:30 to 10 a.m. and a blood drive from 10 a.m.

to 4 p.m. at the plaza to honor those affected by the events of Sept.

11, 2001. The plaza is at 1455 Superior Ave. Free. For more

information call (949) 645-6833.

* An interfaith luncheon hosted by the Newport Mesa Irvine

Interfaith Council will be held from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Newport Beach. The luncheon

will include a discussion by William Lobdell, the Los Angeles Times

Religion Reporter, on how religion has changed in American since

Sept. 11, 2001. The church is at 1441 W. Balboa Blvd. Lunch is $7:50

with reservation, $10 at the door. For reservations call (949)

660-8665, Ext. 3, or send e-mail to [email protected].

* A special service of worship will be held at the Christ Church

by the Sea United Methodist at 7:30 p.m. today. The service will

include a remembrance of the tragic events with the presentation of a

video, an anthem by the Chancel Choir, various types of prayer and

times of reflection. The church is at 1400 W. Balboa Blvd., Newport

Beach. Free. (949) 673-3805.

* The Saint James Church in Newport Beach will hold a ceremony

of remembrance at 7:30 p.m. today in the church. The ceremony will

include a sermon by Ray Ortlund and comments by Newport Beach Mayor

Tod Ridgeway. The church is at 3209 Via Lido. (949) 675-0210 or

www.stjames

newportbeach.org.

* The Newport Harbor Lutheran Church in Newport Beach will host

a candlelight memorial service of remembrance, music and prayer to

commemorate Sept. 11, 2001 at 8 p.m. today. The church is at 798

Dover Drive. Free. (949) 548-3631.