Local news briefs News-Chronicle GREEN BAY Sept. 11 program at courthouse A program marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks will be held at 8 a.m. Saturday on the north side of the Brown County Courthouse, Jefferson and Walnut streets. Law enforcement officers, fire and rescue personnel, military personnel and veterans will be joined by Green Bay Mayor Jim Schmitt, County Executive Carol Kelso, and several local leaders for a 40-minute memorial program. This commemorative program will involve ringing the replica Liberty Bell to honor those who died in the attacks and those fighting the war on terrorism. GREEN BAY Schneider National Fitness Event is Saturday Schneider National will hold its 27th annual Family Fitness Event Saturday at the company's customer service/corporate business center, 3101 S. Packerland Drive. The event, open to the public, includes 10- and 2-kilometer run/walks, 20- and 10-kilometer bike rides, with kids races and wheelchair divisions, as well as other activities for children. Event proceeds this year go to the Literacy Council of Brown County. Individuals and families can register online at www.schneider.com or pick up a form at the center office on Packerland Drive. For more information, call 1-800-558-6767 Ext. 3889. BROWN COUNTY Fluorescent bulbs, computers to be collected Brown County will hold its seventh annual Fluorescent Bulb and Computer Collection from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Household Hazardous Waste Facility, 2561 S. Broadway, Ashwaubenon. Businesses can bring HID, metal halide, sodium vapor and fluorescent bulbs as well as computers, TVs, electronics, batteries and ballast. The collection is made to keep hazardous material in the electronics from getting into the environment. Because the material is delivered to the facility, low bulk prices for disposal are offered. No appointment is necessary. For more information, call 492-4950. GREEN BAY Howe Resource Center offers classes The Howe Family Resource Center, 526 S. Monroe Ave., will hold several classes for children and adults starting in September. They include: - Pre-GED and GED/HSED class for high school equivalency diplomas, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 14 for adults at a sixth-grade or better reading level. Childcare is available. Register at the site Sept. 14 between 6-6:30 p.m. in Room 114. - English as a Second Language classes, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Sept. 14. Childcare is available. Register at the site Sept. 14 between 6-6:30 p.m. in Room 217. - An ethnic cooking class featuring Chicken Flautas, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 15. Fee is $4 for adults, children over age 8 free. To sign up, call 448-7340. - Global Art for Kids, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 18, Nov. 20, Dec. 11, Feb. 26 and April 30. Classes are free for grades 1-4. The Sept. 18 class will create Chinese kites. To sign up, call 448-7340.