Indiana Daybook
Associated Press Indiana Daybook for Wednesday, Oct. 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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Wednesday, Oct. 07 10:00 AM IDVA hosts a Community Outreach event for Hoosier veterans - The Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) hosts a Community Outreach event for Hoosier veterans, service members and their dependents. Offering assistance for participants including introductions to prospective employers, remission of fees, VA benefits, claims process, care and education opportunities
Location: 3912 West Minnesota St. Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis www.in.gov https://twitter.com/IN_Gov
Contacts: Ben Kenney Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs BeKenney@idoa.IN.gov
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Wednesday, Oct. 07 11:00 AM Indiana State Police and the Indiana Department of Transportation warn drivers to 'Move Over' - The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and Indiana State Police team up for a media event to promote a week long 'Move over, Slow Down' Safety Blitz, which could result in fines for drivers who are caught not obeying the law. The 'Move Over' law aims to improve safety for police, firefighters, paramedics, tow truck drivers, and all roadside emergency and maintenance professionals
Location: INDOT Gary Traffic Management Center Conference Room, 7701 Melton Road, Gary, IN Gary www.in.gov https://twitter.com/IN_Gov
Contacts: Doug Moat Indiana Department of Transportation dmoats@indot.in.gov 1 219 325 7526
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Wednesday, Oct. 07 11:00 AM Indiana Gov. Pence's public schedule - Indiana Governor Mike Pence offers remarks at an event celebrating Rolls-Royce’s centennial - 2475 Hoffman Rd. Indianapolis, IN (11:00 AM EDT); Followed by Gov. Pence stopping by a Community Outreach Event hosted by the Indiana Department of Veterans’ Affairs - 3912 W. Minnesota St. Indianapolis, IN (12:30 PM EDT)
Location: Indianapolis www.in.gov https://twitter.com/IN_Gov
Contacts: Kara Brooks Indiana Governor Press kbrooks@gov.in.gov 1 317 232 1622
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Wednesday, Oct. 07 11:30 AM 'The Women behind the Science of Fragrance' event - 'STEM Makes Scents: The Women behind the Science of Fragrance': International Fragrance Association North America (IFRA North America) in coordination with American Association of University Women (AAUW) holds panel discussions featuring 'the fragrance industry as a conduit for STEM careers for young women', highlighting 'the heavy reliance on the sciences for fragrance innovation and how women can benefit from access to education and jobs in this field'. Participants include bipartisan Reps. Elizabeth Esty and Susan Brooks and female executives and perfumers from the fragrance industry. AAUW present their research 'Solving the Equation: The Variables for Women's Success in Engineering & Computing'
Location: HVC-201, U.S. Capitol, Washington, DC http://ifrana.org/ https://twitter.com/Make_Scents #addwomen
Contacts: IFRA North America INFO@IFRANA.ORG 1 571 317 1500
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Wednesday, Oct. 07 2:00 PM Dem Sen. Joe Donnelly holds conference call on 'Servicemembers and Veterans Mental Health Care Package' - Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly holds press conference call with Indiana media to provide an update on his efforts to get his bipartisan 'Servicemembers and Veterans Mental Health Care Package' signed into law as part of the national defense bill
Location: TBD www.donnelly.senate.gov https://twitter.com/SenDonnelly
Contacts: Sen. Donnelly press donnelly_press@donnelly.senate.gov 1 202 224 0972
WHERE: To receive dial-in information for the call, please RSVP to Donnelly_Press@Donnelly.Senate.Gov
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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 08 1:00 PM Indiana’s Higher Education Commission holds meeting - Indiana’s Higher Education Commission holds a meeting. Agenda includes 'Public Square: Best Practices of Community Colleges', 'academic degree programs for commission vote and capital projects for commission vote
Location: Ivy Tech Community College Northwest, 220 Dean Johnson Blvd, South Bend, IN South Bend www.in.gov https://twitter.com/IN_Gov
Contacts: Stephanie Wilson Higher Education Commission swilson@che.in.gov 1 260 705 8007
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UPDATED EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 08 Humana hosts Senior Skip Day allowing free access to national parks for those over 62 - Humana hosts Senior Skip Day, waiving the entrance fees to all 400+ national parks for anyone aged 62 or over to encourage older people to skip out on their normal, daily routine to enjoy a healthy day in one of the national parks
Location: TBD http://humanaseniorskipday.com/ https://twitter.com/Humana
Contacts: Kat Peevey Golin kpeevey@golinharris.com 1 312 729 4331 1 312 608 2290 kitkatpeevey
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Thursday, Oct. 08 10:00 AM IN Lt. Gov Ellspermann, state and local officials celebratate Energy Efficiency Awareness Month - Indiana Lt. Governor Sue Ellspermann members from the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority and the Area IV Agency on Aging & Community Action Programs examine a weatherized home in celebration of Energy Efficiency Awareness Month in Indiana
Location: 638 S. 27th St. Lafayette, IN Lafayette www.in.gov https://twitter.com/IN_Gov
Contacts: Emily Duncan Office of Lt. Governor eduncan@lg.in.gov 1 317 471 9048
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Thursday, Oct. 08 7:25 PM NFL Thursday Night Football - NFL game: Indianapolis Colts @ Houston Texans
Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, TX Houston http://www.nfl.com https://twitter.com/nfl
Contacts: Michael Signora NFL football communications Michael.Signora@nfl.com 1 212 450 2076
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Friday, Oct. 09 Steel Dynamics: Q3 2015 Dividend payment date
Location: TBD http://www.steeldynamics.com/index.php?menu_id=3 https://twitter.com/Dynamicsltd
Contacts: Marlene Owen Steel Dynamics Investor Relations investor@steeldynamics.com 1 260 969 3500
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