Sunday, October 27
City of Newark’s Halloween Parade
This event is open to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will participate in the City of Newark’s Halloween Parade.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
U.S. Senator Chris Coons
State Senator Bryan Townsend
State Senator Stephanie Hansen
Members of the General Assembly
Elected Officials
Community members
WHEN: Sunday, October 27, 2019
2:45 p.m.
WHERE: Parade begins at Tyre Avenue and Main Street
Procession down Main Street to College Avenue
Newark, DE 19711
Tuesday, October 29
Delaware Farm Bureau ‘Book Barn’ Reading Program
This event is open to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will read stories to students as part of the Delaware Farm Bureau’s Book Barn program. The Delaware Farm Bureau, in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture, initiated this project to educate students on the importance of farming and agriculture in the everyday lives of Delawareans.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Michael Scuse, Department of Agriculture
Richard Wilkins, President, Delaware Farm Bureau
Jennie E. Smith Elementary School students and staff
WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Jennie E. Smith Elementary School
142 Brennan Drive
Newark, DE 19713
Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Awards
This event is open to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will honor individuals and groups with the 2019 Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Award. The recipients will be recognized for significant contributions, engagement and impact in diverse activities, including mentoring children, supporting people with disabilities, protecting the environment, and assisting seniors, people who are homeless and veterans. The Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards are sponsored by the Office of the Governor, the Department of Health and Social Services, Division of State Service Centers, the State Office of Volunteerism, as well as the Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Service.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Renée Beaman, Director, Department of Health and Social Services’ Division of State Service Centers
Paul Calistro, Chair, Governor’s Commission on Community and Volunteer Services
Honorees
Families, Friends and Nominators
WHEN: Tuesday, October 29, 2019
6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Dover Downs Hotel
1131 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19011
Wednesday, October 30
Visit to Lombardy Elementary School
This event is open to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will visit a fifth grade class at Lombardy Elementary in Wilmington. Governor Carney was invited on his Instagram Q&A to visit the Lombardy Elementary class who is currently learning about government. Follow the Governor on Instagram @JohnCarneyDE.
WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative Debra Heffernan
State Representative Krista Griffith
Members of the General Assembly
Lombardy Elementary School students, teachers, and staff
WHEN: Wednesday, October 30, 2019
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Lombardy Elementary School
412 Foulk Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19803
Thursday, October 31
Proclamation Signing- Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This event is open to the press.
WHAT: Governor Carney will sign a proclamation recognizing October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
WHO: Governor John Carney
State Representative Valerie Longhurst
State Representative William Carson
State Senator David Wilson
Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition Staff and Board Members
Advocates
WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2019
11:30 a.m.
WHERE: Tatnall Building
150 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, South
Dover, DE 19901
Trick or Treating at Woodburn
This event is open to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney and First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney will give out candy to trick-or-treaters at Woodburn, the Governor’s Residence, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Trick-or-treating will take place rain or shine.
WHO: Governor John Carney
First Lady Tracey Quillen Carney
Community Members
WHEN: Thursday, October 31, 2019
5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901
Friday, November 1
Remarks to Caesar Rodney Rotary Club
This event is open to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the Caesar Rodney Rotary Club’s monthly meeting in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Members of the Caesar Rodney Rotary Club
WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2019
7:30 a.m.
WHERE: University and Whist Club
805 N. Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19806
Senator David McBride’s 21st Annual Community Leaders Night
This event is closed to the press.
WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at Senator David McBride’s 21st Annual Community Leaders Night in New Castle. This event brings together leaders in the community, elected officials and representatives from various governmental agencies for an opportunity to discuss issues of importance to surrounding communities and the State of Delaware.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Senator David McBride, President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Elected Officials
Community leaders
WHEN: Friday, November 1, 2019
5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Minquadale Fire Hall
129 E. Hazeldell Avenue
New Castle, DE