Wednesday, March 15
Hiring our Heroes Transition Summit
This event is open to the press.
What: Governor John Carney will attend and deliver brief remarks at the Dover Air Force Base Hiring Our Heroes Transition Summit. Hiring Our Heroes, a program that was developed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is a nationwide initiative that helps veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find employment. To date, more than 28,000 veterans and military spouses have obtained jobs through Hiring our Heroes events.
Who: Governor John Carney
436th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base
Military veterans and spouses
Local companies and businesses
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Dover Air Force Base Theater
12th Street
Dover AFB, Dover, DE 19901
The Freeman Stage at Bayside Season Reveal and Press Conference
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What: Governor John Carney will provide remarks at a press conference for the 10th season reveal of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation–Freeman Stage at Bayside. The Freeman Stage at Bayside provides memorable performances and inspired arts education for families in the community.
Who: Governor John Carney
Todd Larson, Sussex County Executive
Michelle Freeman, President and Chair of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
Patti Grimes, Executive Director of the Joshua M. Freeman Foundation
Stephanie Cohen, Freeman Stage Volunteer
Community members
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 11:00 a.m.
Where: The Cove Bar and Grille, Bayside Resort Golf Club
31806 Lakeview Drive
Selbyville, DE 19975
Visit and Photos with Miyagi Student Delegation
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What: Governor John Carney will host a visit with student delegates from Miyagi, Japan. The state of Delaware and Miyagi Japan evolved into a formal sister-state partnership under Governor Carper in 1997.
Who: Governor John Carney
Student delegation, Miyagi, Japan
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 2:30 p.m.
Where: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Visit and Photos with Best Buddies Delaware and Blue-Gold Basketball All Stars
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What: Governor John Carney will host a visit at Legislative Hall with members of Best Buddies Delaware and the 2017 Delaware Blue Gold All-Star basketball players. The 2017 Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Games are set to take place on March 18, 2017 at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark, DE.
Who: Governor John Carney
Members of Best Buddies Delaware
2017 Delaware Blue-Gold All-Star Basketball Players
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 2:45 p.m.
Where: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Proclamation Signing for American Red Cross Month
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What: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the month of March as American Red Cross month.
Who: Governor John Carney
Theresa Young, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Delmarva
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 3:00 p.m.
Where: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Proclamation for Tall Cedars Week
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What: Governor John Carney will sign a proclamation, recognizing the week of March 12, 2017 through March 19, 2017 as Tall Cedars Week.
Who: Governor John Carney
Members of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, North America
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 3:45 p.m.
Where: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
94th Session of the Delaware Annual Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal Church
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What: Governor Carney will attend a reception for the 94th Session of the Delaware Annual Conference of the AME Church.
Who: Governor John Carney
Bishop Gregory G.M. Ingram, Presiding Prelate of the First Episcopal District, AME Church
Reverend Dr. Jessica Kendall Ingram, Episcopal Supervisor, AME Church
Members of the AME Church
When: Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m.
Where: The Outlook at the Duncan Center
500 W. Loockerman Street
Dover, DE 19901
Thursday, March 16
Visit with Sikh Community Members
This event is closed to the press.
What: Governor Carney will host a visit with Sikh Community members in Legislative Hall. The Delaware Senate and House of Representatives will honor the Sikh community with a resolution in Legislative Hall.
Who: Governor John Carney
Sikh Community members
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 1:45 p.m.
Where: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Visit and Photos with the University of Delaware National Championship Field Hockey Team
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What: Governor Carney will host a visit at Legislative Hall with the University of Delaware National Championship Field Hockey team.
Who: Governor John Carney
Representative Valerie Longhurst
Members of the University of Delaware Field Hockey Team
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 2:45 p.m.
Where: Governor’s Office
Legislative Hall
411 Legislative Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
Mass at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church
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What: Governor John Carney will attend mass at St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church in Wilmington.
Who: Governor John Carney
Community Members
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 5:30 p.m.
Where: St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church
809 South Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Budget Reset Community Conversation
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What: Governor John Carney will join Representative Deborah Hudson, Representative Joseph Miro and Representative Mike Ramone for a Budget Reset Community Conversation in Wilmington. Please be advised that space may be limited. More information is available at de.gov/budgetreset
Who: Governor John Carney
Representative Deborah Hudson
Representative Joseph Miro
Representative Mike Ramone
Community Members
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Thomas McKean High School
301 Mckennans Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
St. Patrick’s Day Society 24th Annual Sponsors Dinner
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What: Governor John Carney will attend the St. Patrick’s Day Society 24th Annual Sponsors Dinner in Wilmington
Who: Governor John Carney
Members of the St. Patrick’s Day Society
When: Thursday, March 16, 2017, 8:30 p.m.
Where: St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church
809 South Broom Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
Friday. March 17
Mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
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What: Governor John Carney will attend mass at the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Wilmington.
Who: Governor John Carney
Community members
When: Friday, March 17, 2017, 7:30 a.m.
Where: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
1414 N. King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
St. Patrick’s Day Society Parade
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What: Governor John Carney will participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Society parade.
Who: Governor John Carney
Members of the St. Patrick’s Day Society
Community members
When: Friday, March 17, 2017, 8:30 a.m.
Where: The parade procession will begin at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1414 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801 and end at Double Tree Hotel, 700 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
St. Patrick’s Day Society 24th Annual Communion Breakfast
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What: Governor John Carney will attend the St. Patrick’s Day Society 24th Annual Communion Breakfast in Wilmington
Who: Governor John Carney
Members of the St. Patrick’s Day Society
When: Friday, March 17, 2017, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Double Tree Hotel
700 N. King Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
New Castle County Irish Society Dinner
This event is closed to the press.
What: Governor John Carney will attend the New Castle County Irish Society Dinner in Wilmington
Who: Governor John Carney
Members of the New Castle County Irish Society
When: Friday, March 17, 2017, 3:30 p.m.
Where: New Castle County Irish Society
1301 S. Rodney Street
Wilmington, DE 19805
*We will send updates to the public schedule as more information becomes available.