Monday, October 17 at 7:30 a.m. – The Senator will speak at the 2011 Dover Air Force Base Construction Briefing to the Community MilCon Breakfast. Colonel Mark D. Camerer, 436th Airlift Wing Commander will present the briefing, in addition to remarks by Senator Coons, Senator Carper, and Representative Carney. The Landings, Dover Air Force Base, Dover, DE – Open to press.
Monday, October 17 at 10:30 a.m. – The Senator will speak at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino Green Team Training Event. After recently completing the first phase of the Green Concierge Certification Program, Dover Downs will unveil its new recycling center. Both Senator Coons and Senator Carper will be present to show their support for the multi-facet sustainability program. Dover Downs, 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE – Open to press.
Monday, October 17 at 4:00 p.m. – The Senator will preside over the Senate. Washington, DC – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Tuesday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m. – The Senator will attend DSU in Motion. Delaware State University personnel will be in Washington to showcase some of the research underway at the university. Bistro Bis, Hotel George, 15 E Street NW, Washington, DC – Open to press.
Wednesday, October 19 at 1:30 p.m. – The Senator will meet with members of the Delaware National Guard. The purpose of the meeting is to strengthen the bonds between Congressional delegation and the Delaware National Guard. U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC – Closed to press.
Wednesday, October 19 at 2:30 p.m. – The Senator will chair a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, DC. Open to press.
Thursday, October 20 at 8:30 a.m. – The Senator will speak at the Digital Dialogue Forum. The Digital Dialogue Forum is a coalition of world-leading technology companies formed more than ten years ago to encourage substantive dialogue with federal policymakers on current technology issues. Washington, DC — Closed to press.
Friday, October 21 at 9:30 a.m. – The Senator will preside over the Senate, if in session. Washington, DC – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Friday, October 21 at 3:00 p.m. – The Senator will speak at the groundbreaking for the new Delaware National Guard Joint Force Headquarters. New Castle County Air Base, Delaware National Guard
First Regiment Road, Wilmington, DE
Saturday, October 22 at 8:45 a.m. – The Senator will speak at the Wilmington Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. Tubman-Garrett Park, Wilmington Riverfront, Wilmington, DE– Open to press.
Saturday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. – The Senator will speak at the Delaware Financial Literacy Institute’s From Purses to Portfolios event. From Purses to Portfolios is a comprehensive program established by The Money School and supported by Citi, designed to meet women’s unique financial needs and to equip them with the tools to better understand and take control of their finances. 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, DE – Open to press.
Saturday, October 22 at 7:00 p.m. – The Senator will speak at the inaugural dinner for the Medical Society of Delaware. During the dinner, Dr. Randeep Kahlon will be inaugurated as the next president of Medical Society of Delaware. Wilmington Country Club, 4825 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE.
Sunday, October 23 at 9:00 a.m. – The Senator will participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. Since 1993, nearly 7 million walkers across the country have raised more than $400 million through Making Strides events. This walk will honor breast cancer survivors and raise funds and awareness to help end breast cancer. Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE – Open to press.
Sunday, October 23 at 10:30 a.m. – The Senator will participate in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Walk to Cure Diabetes. JDRF gives more resources to diabetes research than any nonprofit, nongovernmental organization in the world. Over 80 percent of every dollar raised by JDRF is channeled directly into research efforts. Rockford Park, Wilmington, DE – Open to press.
Sunday, October 23 at 3:00 p.m. – The Senator will participate in the “One Shot” meal-packing event at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church. Part of the battle against world hunger, this year’s Stop Hunger Now “One Shot” event will be hosted at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, where volunteers will work together to pack as many as 20,000 meals. 500 McKennans Church Road, Wilmington, DE – Open to press.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.
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