4 September Events to Attend

Tunnel to Towers 5K

On September 7, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation will hold its 12th 5K Run & Walk in Vero Beach. This national organization was born out of the sacrifice of FDNY firefighter Stephen Siller, who gave his life on September 11, 2001 after having strapped on 60 pounds of gear and run from the entrance of the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center (about 2 miles). Siller left behind a wife and five children as well as an enduring legacy; in addition to other services, the foundation provides mortgage-free homes to the families of fallen first responders and military personnel. Registration fees range from $10 to $45 for the 5K, which will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Riverside Park. In memory of Siller and other fallen heroes, many first responders will run the race outfitted in their gear. For more information, see t2t.org.

Kintsugi Workshop

As one of its many cultural offerings, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will hold a workshop in the traditional Japanese art of using gold powder to mend broken pottery. The class is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. September 14, and preregistration is required. The cost is $60 plus a $40 material fee payable directly to the instructor. Participants need to bring certain items; the list can be found at morikami.org. If you need to speak with someone, you may call the museum at 561-495-0233.

Coastal Cleanup

This month, millions of people around the world are joining forces to pick up trash, including microplastics, that might otherwise end up in our oceans. It’s the International Coastal Cleanup, and hundreds of local residents will participate by fanning out to more than a dozen beachside locations from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. September 21. Coastal Connections (772-226-0133) is organizing the effort. Groups and individuals are welcome to pitch in. To select a deployment location, see coastal-connections.org.

Out Run Hunger 5K

Lace up your sneakers for Treasure Coast Food Bank’s fourth annual Out Run Hunger 5K, which will take place September 21 at Causeway Cove Marina (601 Seaway Drive) in Fort Pierce. Registration is $35, and runners/walkers will receive a T-shirt, a finisher medal, and chip timing by Southern Timing. TCFB’s goal for the event is to raise $25,000, which will fund 200,000 meals for our neighbors in need. Race-day packet pickup begins at 6 a.m. and the race kicks off at 7. For more information, take a look at TCFB’s website, stophunger.org, or call 772-489-3034.