As the one-year anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks approaches, local church and community organizations are planning memorials in remembrance of those who lost their lives in the day's tragic events. The following memorial services and events will take place in the Floral Park, Bellerose and Stewart Manor communities:

Village of Floral Park

Village Hall, Floral Park 326-6300

-Memorial garden dedication: Spirit Day Sunday, Sept. 22 at 12 p.m. at Heritage Park (rain date Sunday, Sept. 29 at noon).

-Flag display: Village will display American flags along busiest streets from now until after the garden dedication. Residents invited to display their flags as well.

Village of Stewart Manor

Village Hall, Stewart Manor 354-1800

-Tree planting ceremony: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. in the municipal lot at Chester and Covert Avenues.

Village of Bellerose

Village Hall, Bellerose Village 354-1000

-Candlelight procession: Walk from St. Thomas Episcopal Church (after its 7:30 p.m. service) to the Garden of Remembrance, located near the firehouse, on Monday, Sept. 9. Light refreshments will follow at village hall.

-Light a candle: As a sign of solidarity, place a lighted candle on the outside front step of your home Wednesday, Sept. 11.

St. Thomas Episcopal Church

6 Commonwealth Blvd., Bellerose Village 354-6866

-Ecumenical prayer service: Monday, Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Victory R.C. Church

2 Floral Parkway, Floral Park 354-0479

-Memorial Mass: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

United Methodist Church

35 Verbena Avenue, Floral Park 354-4969

-Private meditation: Sanctuary will be open on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 11-2 p.m.; Pastor Sikes will be on hand.

-Remembrance service: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.; babysitting will be provided.

Our Lady of the Snows R.C. Church

258-15 80th Avenue, Floral Park 718-347-6070

-Music of remembrance: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

-Memorial Mass: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 8 p.m.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

57 Spooner Street, Floral Park 775-9669

-Day of Remembrance: service at 11:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

-Silent meditation: the church will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for prayer, silence and meditation.

-Worship service: at 7:30 p.m. with hymns, scripture readings and prayer. Floral Park Fire Department Chief Raymond Neufeld will share a few reflections.

St. Hedwig Roman Catholic Church

1 Depan Avenue, Floral Park 354-0042

-Memorial service: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7 p.m.

St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church

262-22 Union Turnpike, Floral Park 718-347-5990

-Special service: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Calvary Full Gospel Fellowship

1 Magnolia Avenue, Floral Park 437-4465

-Prayer for a nation: Wednesday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Islamic Center of Long Island

835 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury 333-3495

-Memorial service: Sunday, Sept. 8, 10 a.m.

Compiled by Carisa Keane