Sept. 9: 9/11 Tributes, A Mother's Loss, Weekend Plans and More

With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 just days away, this Friday we will be looking at how Malverne and West Hempstead will honor the local men and women lost when our country was attacked.

Patch also talks to the mother of one of the 12 West Hempstead residents who perished when the Twin Towers collapsed, and we'll hear from other members of the community about how 9/11 has shaped their lives.

Here are the top headlines for Sept. 9.

1. Malverne Remembers: Residents of Malverne are encouraged to attend a candlelight ceremony this Sunday night to reflect on the four Malvernites who lost their lives on 9/11. Get the details .
2. West Hempstead Gives Back: To honor the legacy of a firefighter from West Hempstead who gave his life to help others on 9/11, the Lakeview Fire Department is hosting a blood drive this weekend. The community will also light candles and place a wreath at Halls Pond Park Sunday night. Find out more about this tributes later today.
3. A Mother's Loss: "Time has not moved forward for me," says Susan Ainbinder Carroll, who lost her son, Kevin Colbert, a West Hempstead High School alum, when the Twin Towers collapsed on 9/11. Today on Patch, she shares her pain, the memories of Kevin that still burn bright in her heart and how he continues to inspire others.
4. Weekend Plan: There are several events taking place this weekend in the area including a medieval festival, surf lessons and a nature hike. Learn about these activities at noon today. Plus, see what other 9/11 memorial events will be held throughout Nassau County by clicking .
5. Farm Visit: Patch heads to Crossroads Farm at Grossmann's in Malverne this afternoon to see what's growing, selling and happening this week. Check back later to get the scoop.