Monday, February 24 at 10:00 a.m. – The Senator will co-host a grant-writing workshop with the Delaware congressional delegation. The U.S. Department of Commerce, United Way, and more than 20 grantor agencies will conduct workshops for local businesses and non-profits. Delaware State University, MLK Jr. Student Center, 1200 N. DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE. – Open to press. Contact Albert Shields at 302-561-5043.
Tuesday, February 25 at 9:25 a.m. – The Senator will participate in a panel discussion on energy innovation at the ARPA-E Innovation Summit. The summit brings together thought leaders in academia, business, and government to discuss cutting-edge energy issues and advance energy technology innovation. Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center, 201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor, MD. – Open to press. Apply for a press pass here: http://bit.ly/MJgHxs
Wednesday, February 26 at 9:00 a.m. –The Senator will attend a Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee meeting on rebuilding the middle class with key members of the business community. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Wednesday, February 26 at 12:00 p.m. – The Senator will preside over the Senate until 2:00 p.m. Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Thursday, February 27 at 2:15 p.m. – The Senator will attend a Foreign Relations Committee hearing on prospects for peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Great Lakes Region. The committee will hear testimony from witnesses including U.S. Special Envoy Russell D. Feingold, Former U.S. Ambassador to the DRC Roger Meece, Dr. Raymond Gilpin of the National Defense University, and Ben Affleck, Founder of the Eastern Congo Initiative. 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Foreign Relations Committee’s Adam Sharon at 202-224-4651.
Thursday, February 27 at 10:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend a Judiciary Committee business meeting. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Judiciary Committee’s Jessica Brady at 202-224-7703.
Thursday, February 27 at 3:00 p.m. – The Senator will speak at a Senate Law Enforcement Caucus and House Victims’ Rights Caucus joint briefing on children’s advocacy centers and the Victims of Child Abuse Act. The briefing will focus on the important role trained forensic Interviewers and multi-disciplinary teams play in supporting law enforcement and child victims. SVC 212-10, U.S. Capitol Visitor’s Center, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Jamie Serlin at 202-224-6683.
Friday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend the investiture ceremony for Leo E. Strine, Jr. for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Delaware. New Castle County Courthouse, Courtroom No. 8B, 500 N. King Street, Wilmington, DE.
Saturday, March 1 at 6:30 p.m. – The Senator will stop by the 2013-2014 Wilmington Heart Ball hosted by the American Heart Association. The annual fundraiser celebrates AHA’s mission, work, donors, and the lives saved and improved by cardiovascular research and programs supported by the organization. Chase Center, Wilmington Riverfront, Wilmington, DE.
Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. – The Senator will stop by the Delaware Community Foundation’s Chips for Charity Event. Proceeds from the event support Next Gen North grants for programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) education. Blue Ball Barn, 1914 West Park Drive, Alapocas Run State Park, Wilmington, DE.
Sunday, March 2 at 12:00 p.m. – The Senator will speak at the AIPAC Policy Conference Leadership Lunch. Senator Coons will participate in a moderated conversation about his support for Israel and the impact that AIPAC has in strengthening the U.S.- Israel relationship. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Pl NW, Washington, D.C– Open to press. Apply for a press pass here: http://bit.ly/1gSIIxm
Note: Schedule is subject to change.