Join the celebration on Saturday, September 6, as the City marks the 10th anniversary of the Sunrise Civic Center. At 2:00 p.m., enjoy a performance of the first show presented in the Civic Center Theatre - "Hooked on Books," starring the Goose Family and Text the Bookworm. The show, recommended for children in grades K through 6, features music, puppets, dance, comedy and audience interaction.

At 3:00 p.m., visit the Civic Center Rotunda for a party complete with face painting, crafts, rides and carnival games, plus birthday cake.

Tickets for the show and party are $12 for Sunrise residents and $15 for non-residents. Tickets for the party only are $5 for Sunrise residents and $10 for non-residents. Advance reservations are required. The Sunrise Civic Center is located at 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard. Call (954) 747-4600 for more information.

On Thursday, September 11, at 8:30 a.m., the City will host a Remembrance Ceremony in honor of the victims, heroes and survivors of the 2001 terrorist attacks on America. All members of the community are welcome to attend this event, which will take place in the Rotunda of the Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 West Oakland Park Boulevard.

The ceremony will feature distinguished speakers, as well as music and the presentation of colors. The City will also display a small piece of the Twin Towers, salvaged from Ground Zero, as a tangible reminder of the lives - and the way of life - lost on that day. For more information regarding the Ceremony, please call (954) 747-4600.