Kanab residents provide 150 hours of service to commemorate 9/11

On Saturday, Sept. 13, more than 80 adults, youth and children gathered at Kanab City Park to mark the National Day of Service and Remembrance honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks on the Twin Towers.

Photos courtesy of Matt Brown.

Volunteers rolled up their sleeves for three community service projects: weeding at Kanab City Park and baseball fields, deep cleaning the picnic tables under the pavilions at the park, cleaning up the perimeter of the cemetery, and providing some thorough maintenance at the Levi Stewart Memorial. Tables were scrubbed, weeds pulled, bushes trimmed, and garbage collected - leaving these well-used public spaces refreshed and ready for community use.

After a few hours of work, participants came together at the park for a delicious lunch, provided by Brown Box Bake Shop. Garkane Energy and Brandon Brown Insurance covered the cost of lunch ingredients and Brown Box contributed their labor to make a fun lunch possible for everyone involved.

Organizers noted that the project was part of local preparations for America 250, the nationwide celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday coming in July 2026. Two additional citywide service day opportunities will take place in April and June of 2026.

The local JustServe directors, Julie and Matt Brown, who coordinated the project want to thank Donnie Riddle, Kanab City Parks and City Ground Director, for helping to identify the projects and provide tools, trash bags and water. They also express gratitude to Camberley Anderson and Jenna Corry, of the Kane County Volunteer Center for their help in promoting the project and providing audio equipment for the gathering.