Tuesday, August 20 at 11:00 a.m. – The Senator will facilitate a discussion at the Delaware Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s THRIVE Delaware Conference. The conference will address domestic violence as a public health issue and explore the health care response to domestic violence, as well as prevention strategies to reduce gender health disparities. THRIVE Delaware is a multi-sector collaborative partnership that promotes healthy relationships, individuals, and violence-free environments. Hilton Garden Inn, 1706 N. Dupont Hwy, Dover, Delaware – Open to press. Contact 302-658-2958 or thrive@dcadv.org.
Wednesday, August 21 at 10:00 a.m. — The Senator will deliver remarks at the Delaware Electric Co-Op’s Solar Energy Farm dedication ceremony. The DEC’s new 20-acre solar energy farm features 16,000 Delaware-manufactured solar panels capable of producing enough sustainable energy to power 500 homes. Georgetown, DE – Open to press. Contact Jeremy Tucker at 302-349-3162.
Wednesday, August 21 at 11:45 p.m. – The Senator will tour Beracah Homes and visit with the company’s management team. Beracah Homes is a Delaware-based custom homebuilder that specializes in ranchers, two-story and Cape Cod style homes. The Senator will tour Beracah’s 120,000 sq. foot production facility, speak with reporters about ways to help create manufacturing jobs, and meet with company employees. 9590 Nanticoke Business Park Dr., Greenwood, DE – Open to press. Contact: Ian Koski at 202-224-4216.
Saturday, August 24 at 8:30 a.m. – The Senator will attend the 5K Run for Water to benefit charity: water, a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing clean, safe drinking water to people in developing countries. Brandywine Park, Wilmington, DE – Open to press.
Saturday, August 24 at 6:00 p.m. – The Senator will deliver remarks at India Fest 2013. IndiaFest 2013, sponsored by the Indo-American Association of Delaware, celebrates India’s rich and diverse culture and cuisine. The family extravaganza will feature carnival rides; a zip line; Indian food specialties; jewelry, crafts, and ethnic clothes; cultural pageants; and foot stomping Bollywood dances and Bhangra workouts. Father Tucker Memorial Park W 9th St. and N. Scott St., Wilmington, DE – Open to press. Contact Vishal at 302-545-5329; Perry 302-540-9105; or Manju 302-234-0214 or iaadnews@gmail.com.
Sunday, August 25 at 9:00 a.m. – The Senator will deliver remarks at the August Quarterly Worship Service, the penultimate event of Wilmington’s weeklong 200th Annual August Quarterly Festival. The August Quarterly festival is the nation’s oldest African American festival celebrating religious freedom, freedom of speech and the right of assembly. Chase Center – 800 S. Madison Street, Wilmington, DE– Open to press. Contact William Jones at 302-897-5459.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.