Steel from the Twin Towers has arrived in Napa after a-cross country shipment from New York - steel that will be used in the Napa 9/11 Memorial to be constructed downtown.
The community is invited to the official project kickoff, a free event featuring music, food and drink and the opportunity to view the World Trade Center steel up close.
The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Gordon Huether Studio, 1821 Monticello Road.
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Steel from the World Trade Center was offered by the Port Authority of New York-New Jersey to communities around the world to use in commemorating the events of September 11, 2001.
Built from this recovered steel with added glass panels, the Napa 9/11 Memorial will be a striking assemblage on a site adjacent to Main Street at Napa Creek.
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Landscaping, seating and lighting will help to create a park-like environment open to the public.
A groundbreaking ceremony is planned for September 11, 2011, with a goal of completion in the spring of 2012.
The Napa 9/11 Memorial Project has widespread community support. Design and engineering are being performed by volunteers and equipment and materials are pledged as in-kind donations from local companies and individuals.
General fundraising efforts are underway in the community to provide the additional monies needed. Make a donation and learn more at www.napa911memorial.org.
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