Saturday, September 30
Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen Association’s 25th Annual Owner’s Day Event
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association 25th Annual Owner’s Day Event.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Members of the General Assembly
Delaware Thoroughbred Horsemen Association members
Community Members
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2017, 2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Delaware Park
77 Delaware Park Boulevard
Wilmington, DE 19804
Saturday, September 30
University of Delaware vs. James Madison University
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the University of Delaware and James Madison University football game in Newark.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Community Members
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2017
3:30 p.m.
WHERE: University of Delaware, Delaware Stadium
631 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716
Saturday, September 30
Annual Truman/Kennedy Dinner & Dance
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Sussex County Women’s Democratic Club’s Annual Truman/Kennedy Dinner & Dance.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
Senator David McBride, President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Representative Peter Schwartzkopf, Speaker of the House
Representative Valerie Longhurst
Senator Nicole Poore
Senator Bryan Townsend
Members of the General Assembly
Elected Officials
Sussex County Women’s Democratic Club members
Community members
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2017
6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bridgeville Fire Hall
311 Market Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
Saturday, September 30
Latin American Community Center’s 40th Annual Grand Ball
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Latin American Community Center’s 40th Annual Grand Ball.
WHO: Governor John Carney
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
U.S. Senator Chris Coons
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
Members of the General Assembly
Latin American Community Center members
Community Members
WHEN: Saturday, September 30, 2017
8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Monday, October 2
Visit to Richey Elementary School
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will join Department of Education Secretary Dr. Susan Bunting, Senator Anthony Delcollo, Representative Kimberly Williams and others for a visit to Richey Elementary School in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
Senator Anthony Delcollo
Representative Kimberly Williams
Dr. Merv Daughtery, Superintendent, Red Clay Consolidated School District
Dorothy Johnson, Principal, Richey Elementary School
John Gray, Dean, Wilmington University College of Education
Delaware Department of Education representatives
Ohio State Department of Education representatives
Richey Elementary School students, teachers and staff
WHEN: Monday, October 2, 2017
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Richey Elementary School
105 E. Highland Avenue
Wilmington, DE 19804
Monday, October 2
Ferris vs. Salesianum Football Game
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a football game between Salesianum High School and Ferris School in Wilmington.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Salesianum High School students
Ferris School students
WHEN: Monday, October 2, 2017
3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Ferris School for Boys, Ferris Field
959 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
Monday, October 2
Annual Belle Everett Dinner
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Kent County Belle Everett Dinner in Felton.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
Members of the General Assembly
Elected officials
Community members
WHEN: Monday, October 2, 2017
5:45 p.m.
WHERE: Felton Fire Hall
9 E. Main Street
Felton, DE
Tuesday, October 3
Statewide Eco Tour
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WHAT: Governor Carney will kayak at Trap Pond State Park. Afterward, Governor Carney will travel to Cape Henlopen State Park for a tour of the Fort Miles Artillery Park and Museum.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Secretary Shawn Garvin, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Representative Timothy Dukes
Senator Bryant Richardson
Senator Ernie Lopez
Representative Steve Smyk
Trap Pond Partners, Trap Pond State Park Friends Group Members
Liz Keller, Director of Delaware Tourism Office
WHEN: Tuesday, October 3, 2017
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: 11:00 a.m.- Kayaking at Trap Pond State Park
Trap Pond State Park
33587 Bald Cypress Lane
Laurel, DE 19956
3:00 p.m. – Tour of Fort Miles Artillery Park and Museum
Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
Tuesday, October 3
Christina School District Board of Education Study Session
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WHAT: Governor Carney will attend a study session of the Christina School District Board of Education.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Christiana School District Board of Education members
Community Members
WHEN: Tuesday, October 3, 2017
7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Bancroft Elementary School
700 N. Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Wednesday, October 4
Family Services Cabinet Council
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend a meeting of the Family Services Cabinet Council.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Family Services Cabinet Council
WHEN: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
9:30 a.m.
WHERE: Carvel State Building, 12th Floor
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Wednesday, October 4
Proclamation Signing- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Josette Manning, Secretary, Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families
The Honorable Michael Newell, Chief Judge of the Family Court
Members of the General Assembly
Sue Ryan, Executive Director, Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Representatives from the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence
WHEN: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
11:00 a.m.
WHERE: Carvel State Building, 12th Floor
820 N. French Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Wednesday, October 4
Departure Ceremony for the 126th Aviation Company of the Delaware National Guard
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the departure ceremony in honor of the 126th Aviation Company of the Delaware National Guard.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Major General Carol A. Timmons, Adjutant General, Delaware National Guard
Members of the General Assembly
126th Aviation Company of the Delaware National Guard
WHEN: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Army Aviation Support Facility
41 Corporate Circle
New Castle, DE 19720
Thursday, October 5
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs Awarded National Accreditation
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at a ceremony to recognize and honor the Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs for receiving national accreditation.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Mayor Jimmy Gambacorta, New Castle
Deputy Secretary Courtney Stewart, Department of State
Senator David McBride, President Pro Tempore of the Senate
Members of the General Assembly
Linda Ratchford, President, New Castle County Council
Director Tim Slavin, Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Scott Loehr, CEO, Delaware Historical Society
State and Local elected officials
Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs representatives
Museum and history advocates
WHEN: Thursday, October 5, 2017
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: New Castle Court House Museum
New Castle, DE
Thursday, October 5
Bill Signing- House Bill 185 & Senate Bill 78
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign House Bill 185 & Senate Bill 78, bills relating to making Delaware a better and safer place to operate a bicycle, including the ‘Bicycle Friendly Delaware Act’.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Senator Dave Sokola
Representative Larry Mitchell
Representative Ed Osienski
Representative Valerie Longhurst
Mayor Polly Sierer, City of Newark
Members of the General Assembly
Delaware Department of Transportation representatives
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services representatives
Bicycle safety advocates
WHEN: Thursday, October 5, 2017
2:00 p.m.
WHERE: Intersection of E. Main Street & Newark Pomeroy Bike Trail (Near the Newark Shopping Center)
Newark, DE
Friday, October 6
Springfield, MA School Visits
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WHAT: Governor John Carney will visit schools and meet with education leaders in Springfield, Massachusetts.
WHO: Governor John Carney
Governor Charlie Baker
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
Dorrell Green, Office of Innovation and Improvement
WHEN: Friday, October 6, 2017
8:15 a.m.
WHERE: Springfield, MA