SEPT. 11 Memorial Events

Here are events around the region:

HUDSON

WHERE: Library Park.
WHEN: 6:30 p.m.

An invocation by the Rev. David Howe will be followed by Hudson police Sgt. Chuck Dyac, who will perform a patriotic song; the presentation of colors by VFW Post 5791; a wreath laying by chiefs of the Hudson police and fire departments; presentation of arms by American Legion Post 48; and closing remarks by Selectman Chairman Ben Nadeau.

MERRIMACK

WHERE: Abbie Griffin Park, next to Town Hall.
WHEN: 7 p.m.

A period of reflection will be followed by remarks by town Councilors Mike Malzone and Tom Mahon; the Pledge of Allegiance; the national anthem, sung by Meghan Jacobson; color guard ceremonies; speeches by Police Chief Mike Milligan and Fire Chief Mike Currier; other patriotic songs and the playing of taps. Candles and song lyrics will be provided.

MILFORD

WHERE: Elm Street.
WHEN: 11 a.m.

Area church leaders will honor police, fire and ambulance workers by unveiling a billboard on Elm Street. Related artwork by area children will be on display at the Wadleigh Memorial Library throughout September.

Events in New Hampshire but outside the greater Nashua area include:

BOSCAWEN

WHERE: New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Daniel Webster Highway.
WHEN: 7 p.m.

Orson Swindle, a senior policy adviser at a Washington, D.C., firm and former Marine who earned 20 military decorations for valor in combat and was a prisoner of war in Vietnam, will be the keynote speaker. The event will also include honor guards from military, veteran, public safety and civic organizations, and the playing of taps. Open to the public.

CONCORD

WHERE: New Hampshire Statehouse.
WHEN: Today at noon.

A rally being replicated nationwide will take place on the state house steps. ACT! for America will hold a reflection period, followed by speakers sharing thoughts on how to confront the threat of terrorism.

HAMPTON

WHERE: American Legion Post 35, High Street, Hampton.
WHEN: 6 p.m

A ceremony will be held to honor three soldiers who died in the past year in the war. Their names will be added to the “Global War on Terrorism Memorial Monument” in Hampton. Guest speakers will include U.S. Naval Commander Jeffrey Eggers from Exeter and Maj. Gen. Kenneth Clark, who oversees the New Hampshire National Guard.

PELHAM

WHERE: Pelham town center.
WHEN: p.m.

The Pelham Fire Department will conduct a memorial program, followed by light refreshments.