9/11 memorials in Seattle area

Seattle Fire Department ceremony

Today Brief ceremony with a moment of silence and bell ringing. Event at Occidental Park in front of the Fallen Firefighters Statue in Seattle's Pioneer Square, 8 a.m., open to all, 206-386-1463.

Air Force Reserve ceremony

Today Ceremony honoring first responders. Open to military members, retirees and their families. McChord Air Force Base, at the Parade Grounds across the street from Building 100, 9-10 a.m., 253-982-3330.

"Without End" event

Today Visual art, spoken word, music and public meditation will observe 9/11 and the 100th anniversary of the first nonviolence campaign launched by Mohandas Gandhi in 1906. Westlake Plaza Park, Fourth Avenue and Pine Street in downtown Seattle, 5 p.m., open to all, 206-633-1086.

Interfaith commemoration

Today St. Mark's Cathedral hosts "Moving Forward Together," a special service honoring the five-year anniversary of 9/11. 1245 10th Ave. E., Seattle, 7 p.m., open to all, 206-323-0300.

Flag-retirement ceremony

Today Boy Scouts of America Troop 330 will retire an American flag in honor of fallen heroes of 9/11. Parking lot of the Federal Way United Methodist Church, 29654 51st Ave. S., Auburn, 7:30 p.m., open to all, 206-202-9866.

Compiled by Suesan Whitney Henderson, Seattle Times staff