Lake County remembers 9/11 victims

Several communities in Lake County are planning events this week to remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Vernon Hills: The park district hosts its second Fields of Gold Planting on Tuesday at Century Hawthorn Park. In all, 2,300 school children are committed to planting daffodil bulbs. More than 1,000 kids will be on Aspen Drive area near the Family Aquatic Center at 9 a.m.

Hawthorn Middle School South students will write thank you letters to local heroes, including police and firefighters. Students are encouraged to bring baked goods, puzzles or other items to be distributed with the letters. The activity is part of language arts class.

Lake Forest: The Lake Forest fire and police departments perform a remembrance ceremony from 9 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, to commemorate fallen comrades on the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks. The ceremony will be in Market Square, off Western Avenue, north of Deerpath Road in Lake Forest. It is open to the public.

Waukegan: The Waukegan Exchange Club hosts its sixth annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Lunch at noon Tuesday at the Bonnie Brook Golf Course clubhouse, 2800 N. Lewis Ave. Featured speakers will be Fire Chief Pat Gallagher and Police Chief William Biang. Colors will be presented by the Waukegan High School honor guard. Cost is $15, and reservations are required. Call (847) 244-7469 for more information or reservations.

At 2 p.m., the fire department hosts its annual Sept. 11 remembrance at Fireman's Park, 2115 Dover Road. Call (857) 623-6339 for information.