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Governor Carney’s Week: October 14-20, 2017


Saturday, October 14

Grand Opening Celebration for the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Grand Opening Celebration for the Route 9 Library & Innovation Center in New Castle.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Matthew Meyer, County Executive, New Castle County
Councilman Jea Street, New Castle County
Councilman Penrose Hollins, New Castle County
Elected officials

WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 2017
9:00 a.m.

WHERE: Route 9 Library & Innovation Center
3022 New Castle Avenue
New Castle, DE 19720

 

Saturday, October 14

26th Annual Apple Scrapple Festival

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the 26th Annual Apple Scrapple Festival in Bridgeville.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lt. Governor Bethany Hall Long
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
Members of the General Assembly
Community Members

WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 2017
1:00 p.m.

WHERE: Market Street
Bridgeville, DE

 

Saturday, October 14

Delaware State University Homecoming Football Game

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WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend Delaware State University’s Homecoming Football Game against Howard University.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Dr. Harry Williams, President, Delaware State University
Community Members

WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 2017
2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Delaware State University, Alumni Field
1200 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Saturday, October 14

University of Delaware vs. William and Mary College

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend University of Delaware’s Football game against William and Mary College

WHO: Governor John Carney
Community Members

WHEN: Saturday, October 14, 2017
4:30 p.m.

WHERE: University of Delaware, Delaware Stadium
631 S. College Avenue
Newark, DE 19716

 

Sunday, October 15

Diwali Party

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Diwali Party, hosted by members of the Delaware Asian American Bar Association.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Lieutenant Governor Bethany Hall-Long
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
Members of the General Assembly
Community Members

WHEN: Sunday, October 15, 2017
7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Nur Shrine
198 S. Dupont Highway
New Castle, DE 19720

 

Tuesday, October 17

Proclamation Signing-Archives Month

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation recognizing October as Archives Month.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Steve Marz, State Archivist
Sarah Denison, Deputy Director, Delaware Public Archives
Representatives from the Delaware Public Archives

WHEN: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
10:00 a.m.

WHERE: Delaware Public Archives
121 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, North
Dover, DE 19901

 

Tuesday, October 17

2017 Governor’s Cup 5K

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at the 2017 Governor’s Cup 5K Run/Walk in Dover.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Representatives from the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
State employees
Community Members

WHEN: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
11:40 a.m.

WHERE: Woodburn
151 Kings Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Tuesday, October 17

2018 Teacher of the Year Banquet

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks and announce the 2018 State Teacher of the Year at the 2018 Teacher of the Year Banquet in Dover.

WHO: Governor John Carney
U.S. Senator Tom Carper
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
Senator David Sokola
Representative Earl Jaques
Representative Stephanie T. Bolden
Representative Tim Dukes
Representative Ronald E. Gray
Representative Harvey Kenton
Representative Bobby Outten
Representative David L. Wilson
Representative Charles S. Postles Jr.
Representative Richard G. Collins
Members of the General Assembly
Ken Simpler, State Treasurer
Dennis Loftus, President, State Board of Education
Doug Peters, Regional Vice President, VOYA Financial
Delaware teachers

WHEN: Tuesday, October 17, 2017
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: Dover Downs
1131 N. Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901

 

Wednesday, October 18

Town Hall Meeting on Wilmington Schools Partnership

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will join Christina Superintendent Richard Gregg, Office of Innovation and Improvement Director Dorrell Green, the Christina Education Association, representatives from Christina School District, and community organizations to discuss the partnership, and ideas for improving Wilmington schools, with families and educators in Wilmington. Governor Carney, Superintendent Gregg and others will take questions.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Richard Gregg, Superintendent, Christina School District
Darren Tyson, President, Christina Education Association
Dr. Susan Bunting, Secretary, Delaware Department of Education
Dorrell Green, Director, Office of Innovation and Improvement, Delaware Department of Education
Representatives from Christina School District

WHEN: Wednesday, October 18, 2017
6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Bancroft Elementary School
700 N. Lombard Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Thursday, October 19

Delaware Leadership Prayer Breakfast

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the Delaware Leadership Prayer Breakfast in Wilmington.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester
Pat Williams, Co-Founder, Orlando Magic
Whitney T. Kuniholm, Director, American Bible Society
Business professionals
Elected officials
Non-profit and community leaders

WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2017
7:20 a.m.

WHERE: Chase Center
815 Justison Street
Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Thursday, October 19

12th Annual Non-Obvious Dinner

This event is closed to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will attend the 12th Annual Non-Obvious Dinner in Wilmington.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Elected officials
Business professionals

WHEN: Thursday, October 19, 2017
6:00 p.m.

WHERE: The Wilmington Club
1103 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19081

 

Friday, October 20

Caesar Rodney Rotary Club

This event is closed 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, October 20, 2017
7:30 a.m.

WHERE: University and Whist Club
805 N. Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19806

 

Friday, October 20

Small Business Roundtable- Jobs & Economy Tour

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will deliver remarks at a Small Business Roundtable with Representative Debra Heffernan, in Wilmington. This roundtable, a stop on Governor Carney’s Jobs & Economy Tour, offers the opportunity for engagement and discussions with small business owners in and near the 6th Representative District.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Representative Debra Heffernan
Delaware Business owners

WHEN: Friday, October 20, 2017
9:30 a.m.

WHERE: One Fox Pointe Center
4 Denny Road
Wilmington, DE 19809

 

Friday, October 20

Proclamation Signing-Principals Month

This event is open to the press.

WHAT: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing October as Principals Month.

WHO: Governor John Carney
Delaware principals
Educators

WHEN: Friday, October 20, 2017
1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Governor’s Office, 2nd Floor
Tatnall Building
150 Martin Luther King Boulevard, South
Dover, DE 19901

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