Sunday, May 20

2018 Governor’s Ride and Delaware Gran Fondo

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will kick off the Governor’s Ride and Gran Fondo cycling event, a scenic 15 mile bike tour through Brandywine Valleys’ cultural attractions. These events will offer recreational cyclists the unique opportunity to ride through world-class institutions such as the Hagley Museum & Gardens and Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Community Members

WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2018
7:45 a.m.

WHERE: Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway
Wilmington, DE 19806

Newark Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will participate in the Newark Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall Long
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
U.S. Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester
Major General Carol A. Timmons, Adjutant General, Delaware National Guard
Elected officials
Community Members

WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2018
1:00 p.m. ~ Memorial ceremony will begin at Memorial Hall, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19716
2:00 p.m. ~ Parade step off is at 2:00 p.m. on S. College Avenue, with procession down Main Street and will end at Chapel Street

WHERE: University of Delaware, Memorial Hall
Newark, DE 19716

Monday, May 21

Panel Discussion with Freire Charter School Students

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will participate in a panel discussion hosted by ninth and tenth grade students at Freire Charter School.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Freire Charter School staff and students

WHEN: Monday, May 21, 2018
2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Freire Charter School
201 W. 14th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

Tuesday, May 22

Visit to Sussex Technical High School

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will visit students, teachers and staff at Sussex Technical High School in Georgetown.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Sussex Technical High School students, teachers and staff

WHEN: Tuesday, May 22, 2018
2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Sussex Technical High School
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947

Wednesday, May 23

Visit Delaware – Kickoff of Summer Tourism Season

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WHAT: Ahead of the Memorial Day weekend, and the official kickoff of summer tourism season, Governor Carney will visit and highlight summer attractions in Rehoboth Beach and speak with business owners about the importance of our $3.4 billion tourism economy at the Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce’s spring luncheon.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Linda Parkowski, Acting Director, Division of Small Business
Business owners

WHEN: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. ~ Preview Tour of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 19815 Coastal Highway, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware 19971

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. ~ Rehoboth Beach-Dewey Beach Chamber of Commerce’s spring luncheon, Kings Creek Country Club 1 Kings Creek Circle, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ~ Tour of Downtown Businesses along Rehoboth Avenue, including Grotto Pizza, The Ice Cream Store, Dolle’s, Thrashers’ Fries and Browseabout Books
Penny

3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ~ One-year Anniversary Celebration at the Big Chill Beach Club, 27099 Coastal Highway, Bethany, DE 19930

Ferris School 2018 Lacrosse Banquet

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Ferris School 2018 Lacrosse Banquet in Wilmington.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Ferris School students

WHEN: Wednesday, May 23, 2018
6:45 p.m.

WHERE: Ferris School for Boys
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805

Thursday, May 24

Bill Signing – House Bill 170 – Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign House Bill 170. This legislation, the Angel Investor Job Creation and Innovation Act for Small Technology Companies, establishes a refundable tax credit for qualified investors in Delaware small businesses to spur job creation and innovation..

WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Rick Geisenberger, Department of Finance
Representative Michael Ramone
Representative Jeff N. Spiegelman
Senator Gregory F. Lavelle
Representative Bryon H. Short

WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2018
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: STAR Campus, University of Delaware
540 South College Avenue
Newark, DE 19713

Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will present awards to the 2018 recipients of the Governor’s Outstanding Youth Volunteer Service Award. This prestigious event honors youth volunteers who best exemplify the spirit of volunteerism throughout the state of Delaware.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service
2018 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards recipients

WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2018
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Polytech Adult Education Conference Center
823 Walnut Shade Road
Woodside, DE 19980

Iftar Dinner

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend an Iftar dinner, hosted by the Islamic Society of Delaware. The Iftar is the evening meal after sunset that concludes daily fasting during Ramadan.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Islamic Society of Delaware

WHEN: Thursday, May 24, 2018
8:15 p.m.

WHERE: Islamic Society of Delaware
28 Salem Church Road
Newark, DE 19713

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