The Reagan Library and MilitaryConnection.com will present the fourth annual Simi Valley Freedom Walk on Fri., Sept. 11 in the courtyard of the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley.

The event will remember the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorists attacks and honor American troops overseas.

The 1st Marine Division Band will play preprogrammed patriotic music at 4:15 p.m.

The program will begin at 5 p.m. with a flyover and remarks from Col. Nicholas Marano, USMC; J.R. Martinez, actor on “All My Children”; and Bonnie Carroll, founder of Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

The 1.8-mile walk will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude at 6 p.m. at Rancho Madera Community Park off of Wood Ranch Parkway. 

In the park light refreshments will be served, and Air National Guard Band of the Southwest will perform.

A complimentary shuttle will return the participants to their cars at the library. 

The first 1,000 people who register for the walk will receive a free Freedom Walk T-shirt and an American flag. 

To register, call (805) 5222977 or visit the website www.reaganfoundation.org/ events.

Also, through Sept. 30 the Reagan Library, in conjunction with For The Troops, will collect donations for U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan in the library’s main lobby. 

Items must be unwrapped and in original packaging and may include packets of trail mix, peanuts, gum, hard candy, beef jerky, snacks that are not heat sensitive and will not melt in hot temperatures, individual packets of lemonade or Crystal Light for water bottles, CDs and DVDs, used video games, AA batteries, stationery and prepaid phone cards. Only miniature hygiene items will be accepted.

For more information, go to www.reaganlibrary.com.