Pennsylvania Daybook
Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Friday, Apr. 07.
The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover.
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Friday, Apr. 07 8:00 AM Terri’s Day & Tribute for Life Celebration – Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network Annual Terri’s Day and Tribute for Life Celebration, commemorating the 12th anniversary of Schiavo’s death (31 Mar). This year EWTN hosts an internationally televised mass by Archbishop Charles Chaput. Ceremony recognizes an individual or a family who defended the life of a loved one against overwhelming odds * Formerly referred to as the Annual Award Gala
Location: Philadelphia www.terrisfight.org
Contacts: Mary Foley Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network [email protected] 1 484 278 4287 Ellen Langas NouSoma Communications [email protected] 1 610 658 5889
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Friday, Apr. 07 9:30 AM Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf speaks at Apprentice Coordinators Association State Committee Meeting – Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks at the PA Apprentice Coordinators Association State Committee Meeting on the importance of apprenticeships and job training for Pennsylvania’s economy and job creation
Location: Gettysburg Hotel, 1 Lincoln Square, Gettysburg, PA Gettysburg www.pa.gov
Contacts: J.J. Abbott State of Pennsylvania 1 717 783 1116
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Friday, Apr. 07 10:00 AM Pennsylvania first lady and PennDot secretary host forum on women in public service and transportation – Pennsylvania First Lady Frances Wolf and PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richard host forum on the importance of women in public service and transportation, with speakers including Philadelphia International Airport CEO Rochelle Cameron and Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Manager of Long Range Planning Liz Smith
Location: A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery, Drexel University, , 3141 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia www.pa.gov
Contacts: Andrea Mead Office of the Governor 1 717 783 1116
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Friday, Apr. 07 10:00 AM GOP Rep. Patrick Meehan calls for increased federal funding to combat brain aneurysms – Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan calls for more federal funding to combat brain aneurysms and provide resources to patients who have suffered aneurysms, joining survivors and advocates in pressing for action on ‘H.R.1648 – Ellie’s Law’, which honors four women who passed away as a result of a brain aneurysm
Location: Cornerstone Restaurant, 1 West Ave, Wayne, PA meehan.house.gov
Contacts: John Elizandro Rep. Meehan Communications [email protected] 1 202 225 2011
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Friday, Apr. 07 3:00 PM First art gallery at Foulkeways opens – First art gallery at Foulkeways opens, showcasing work from residents participating in the Opening Minds through Art program, a creative means for those suffering from memory loss to express themselves through art
Location: Foulkeways,1120 Meetinghouse Road in Gwynedd, PA www.foulkeways.org
Contacts: Kimberly McCloskey Foulkeways at Gwynedd marketing [email protected] 1 215 283 7339
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Friday, Apr. 07 3:00 PM School District of Philadelphia hosts its 2017 Red Carpet Glam event – School District of Philadelphia hosts its 2017 Red Carpet Glam event, giving 500 free new and gently-used prom dresses to any junior and senior high school studen
Location: 440 N. Broad St, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Saquoia Freeman School District of Philadelphia [email protected] 1 215 400 6120
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Friday, Apr. 07 Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has no public schedule
Location: Philadelphia
Contacts: Lauren Hitt Philadelphia Mayor’s Office Communications [email protected] 1 443 370 3205
Time TBA
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Saturday, Apr. 08 – Sunday, Apr. 09 NHL traveling fan experience visits Philadelphia – NHL Centennial Fan Arena traveling fan experience – ‘a touring tribute to a century of hockey thrills’ which is part of the league’s yearlong Centennial celebration – stops in Philadelphia * Arena is traveling to NHL markets across North America in 2017
Location: Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Nirva Milord NHL media [email protected] 1 212 789 2123
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Sunday, Apr. 09 7:30 AM Clean Air Council’s ‘Run for Clean Air’ – Clean Air Council hosts 36th ‘Run for Clean Air presented by Toyota Hybrids’, Philadelphia’s largest and oldest Earth Day celebration
Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Kory Aversa Aversa PR & Events [email protected] 1 215 840 9216 Katie Edwards Clean Air Council 1 609 432 0129
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Sunday, Apr. 09 12:30 PM DVLF HEROES event – Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) hosts HEROES event, to honor those whose work and leadership advances the rights of the LGBTQ community
Location: Hotel Monaco, 433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia
Contacts: Brandon Szeker Delaware Valley Legacy Fund [email protected] 1 609 213 5376
