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Thursday, September 8, 2011

References to 9/11 Everywhere Among Retailers at Fashion's Night Out 2011

September 11 - Hope & Renewal

#8 in an 11-Day Memorial Series of Posts

This is the eighth post reflecting on 9/11 in MBE's special 11 Days of September memorial series pointing out the various ways hope and renewal has emerged from this great tragedy.
Though this Thursday evening, September 8th, was festive, acknowledgments of the forthcoming 10th anniversary of September 11th by the fashion industry were present at Fashion Night Out 2011. At Neiman Marcus Beverly Hills the catwalk fashion show culminated with a grouping of female and male models wearing different outfits in red, white, and blue.

Guess Beverly Hills, FNO Neon Sign

Also, at Brooks Brothers in Beverly Hills, a classic commemorative tie is being sold with 100% of net sales going to the 9/11 Memorial. These are just two of the many examples of how retail businesses are remembering this great tragedy in their own way, while at the same time looking forward, upbeat and positive with renewed hope for the future.

Neiman Marcus FNO Runway Show

My 14 year old daughter and I attended Fashion Night Out in Beverly Hills, California, but Fashion's Night Out 2011 was a huge worldwide shopping event with activities elsewhere around Southern California. In fact, a total of 250 cities around the U.S. also participated -- with 1,178 retailers in New York City alone. That's not even to mention the other 18 countries such as Greece, UK, Japan, China, Brazil, France, South Korea, and others -- also involved in this year's event which is intended to stimulate consumer spending worldwide.

Brooks Brothers Ties Benefiting the 9/11 Memorial

Don't miss the other posts in this unique Mommy Blogger

September 11th Memorial

Series of Hope & Renewal

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - Imagery of a Pink Hand Bag

Friday, September 2, 2011 – Life is Too Short After 9/11 Book Review

Saturday, September 3, 2011 – Charity Event Fitting Memorial to 9/11

Sunday, September 4, 2011 – Songs & Music Inspired by 9/11

Monday, September 5, 2011 – Faces of Hope - Babies Born on 9/11 Book Review

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 – Memorable Tweets, Facebook, Blog Posts & More For 9/11

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 – Teaching Kids from K-12 About 9/11

Thursday, September 8, 2011 – 9/11 Acknowledged by Fashion's Night Out

Friday, September 9, 2011 – Children's Readathon at World Trade Center 9/10
Saturday, September 10, 2011 – 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance
Sunday, September 11, 2011 – 10th Anniversary is Marked in Cities & Towns Across U.S.

Please Comment

What things have you noticed that retailers and businesses are doing to acknowledge September 11th? Please share your thoughts.

FTC Disclosure: I attended Fashion's Night Out in Beverly Hills and on Rodeo Drive and enjoyed a variety of entertainment and refreshments in various shops in this upscale shopping district. However, I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Teaching children about 9/11 - Free School Lesson Curriculum Resources for K-12

September 11 - Hope & Renewal

#7 in an 11-Day Memorial Series of Posts

This is the seventh post in MBE's special 11 Days of September memorial series.

New York City Department of Education Schools and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum have just announced the release of new, jointly developed free curriculum that schools can use with students to discuss the events of September 11, 2001. The new resources coincide with the 10th anniversary of the tragedy and focus primarily on the sacrifices made by first responders that day. The materials are intended to teach from the point of view that this was an attack on freedoms shared not only by New Yorkers but by the entire nation.

Me with my kids who were 4 and 5 years old in early September 2001

Vintage photo by MommyBlogExpert.com

According to the news release issued at the beginning of this month by the New York Schools Chancellor's Office, teachers are encouraged to integrate these lessons into the school year. The materials are meant for use in Social Studies, History, English Language Arts, and Art.

These lesson plans, written with the help of New York City public school teachers, are divided into four categories: Historical Impact; Community & Conflict; Heroes & Service; and Memory & Memorialization. The entire program is also designed to build and strengthen writing and critical thinking skills.

Download this Free 9/11 School Curriculum

for Grades K-12 HERE