Monday, October 17 at 5:30 p.m. – The Senator will attend Delaware’s annual Jefferson-Jackson reception. The event will be highlighted by keynote speaker, Congressman Elijah Cummings (Md-7th District). UA Local 74 Executive Conference & Banquet Center, 205 Executive Drive, Newark, DE 19702. For press inquiries contact Delaware Democratic Party communications coordinator Travis Williams at 302.650.8844.
Wednesday, October 19 at 9:30 a.m. – The Senator will deliver keynote remarks at the Delaware Department of Health & Social Services’ Disability Mentoring Day. Disability Mentoring Day has expanded into all three counties for a day of networking and discovering careers. Disability Mentoring Day is a national effort to promote career development for young adults with disabilities through hands-on career exploration, on-site job shadowing and on-going peer mentoring. Courtyard Marriott, 400 David Hollowell Drive, Newark, DE 19716. Open to press. Contact: Jill Fredel, DHSS 302.255.9047.
Wednesday, October 19 at 5 p.m. — The Senator will deliver remarks at NCALL’s 40TH Anniversary Celebration. NCALL will celebrate 40 years of serving Delawareans by advocating for affordable housing, improved communities and sustainable development, primarily in rural areas. The Outlook at the Duncan Center, 500 Loockerman Street, Dover, DE 19904. Open to press.
Wednesday, October 19 at 6 p.m. — The Senator will deliver remarks at the Governor’s Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards. The awards honor individuals, organizations, community groups and corporate volunteers in the areas of arts and culture, community service, education, environment, health, human needs, public safety and social justice. Dover Downs, 1131 North DuPont Highway, Dover, DE. Open to press.
Thursday, October 20 at 7:30 a.m. — The Senator will attend the 2016 Delaware Leadership Prayer Breakfast. Guest speaker will be Eric Metaxas, author of “If You Can Keep It: The Forgotten Promise of American Liberty.” Chase Center on the Riverfront. Wilmington, DE. Open to press.
Thursday, October 20 at 11 a.m. – The Senator will attend the groundbreaking of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new 80,000-square-foot facility in Newark. The Food Bank of Delaware provides nutritious foods to Delawareans in need and facilitates long-term solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty through community education and advocacy. 222 Lake Drive, Pencader Corporate Center, Newark, DE 19702 (off Route 896). Open to press. Contact Food Bank’s Kim Turner 302.444.8074.
Thursday, October 20 at 6 p.m. – The Senator will attend the second annual Meals on Wheels’ Ultimate Tailgate event. The Ultimate Tailgate will feature the best of our area restaurants serving their unique interpretations of tailgate food. Sheraton Wilmington South, 365 Airport Road, New Castle DE 19720.