By Brett Callwood
The City of Gardena has a number of events planned for the coming months, including two this week.
On Thursday, September 11, the City will host the 24th Anniversary 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony.
“Join us for a commemoration ceremony to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001,” the City says.
The event will take place at 9 a.m., on the City Hall Lawn, at 1700 W. 162nd St., Gardena 90247.
Two days later, on Saturday, September 13, the City Hall Complex will be the venue for Gardena’s 95th Anniversary Celebration. That will include five new inductees on the Gardena Wall of Fame.
It was at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, August 26 that Item 20A saw five people recommended for 2025 Gardena Wall of Fame induction: Marcelino Almaraz (Posthumous), Michael Saffell, Philip A. Johnson, Sr.,Susana Weltz Medina, and Woods Rayburn Woolwine, Jr. The votes were done individually for each recommendation, and all passed unanimously.
“Get ready for the 95th Anniversary Celebration of Gardena,” the City told the GVN. “This event is one you won’t want to miss, with delicious food, raffles, and a spectacular Drone Show! The City of Gardena will host its Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring five individuals for their exceptional service to the city.”
The Wall of Fame induction ceremony begins at 7 p.m. The program of events is as follows:
- Presentation Of Colors
- Pledge Of Allegiance
- Invocation
- Welcome
- Introduction Of Dignitaries
- Introduction Of Previous Inductees
- Induction Of Honorees (A Short Bio Will Be Read)
- Closing Remarks.
For information about both events, contact the City of Gardena at 310-217-9537, or visit cityofgardena.org/events.
