Upcoming events in and around Long Beach

Remembering 9/11

Long Island’s largest 9/11 ceremony will take place at 7:30 a.m. in Point Lookout, and will feature an interactive sunrise memorial to remember the heroes during the attacks and celebrate their legacy. The city of Long Beach will also hold a remembrance gathering at 8 a.m. in the Recreation Center parking lot, and a service will follow at the Virginia Avenue Remembrance Garden at 11 a.m. At 7:30 p.m., the Long Beach Fire Department will hold a ceremony on West Park Avenue at Lafayette Boulevard to pay tribute to the victims and honor the first responders.

20th Annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament

On Saturday, Sept. 10 at 8 a.m., the 20th Annual Michelle O’Neill Volleyball Tournament is a fundraiser to benefit children with cancer and special needs. Check in begins at 8 a.m. on Laurelton Boulevard beach. Come play, or just watch the competitive and recreational games. Enjoy music, raffles, food and merchandise! Visit http://www.monfoundation.org/ for more information.

If you haven’t already…come down to the Farmers Market

Visit the Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market at 1 West Chester St. through Nov. 23, on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For 10 years, the popular market, has featured regional producers offering fresh products including organic vegetables, corn, heirloom tomatoes, potatoes, fresh fruits and juices, cheese, milk, wine, pasta, pickles, smoked pork, soaps and preserves, shellfish and regional fish, baked goods and more. Sponsors and vendors can sign up on Ligreenmarket.org.