GOV. RITTER AND LT. GOV. O'BRIEN SCHEDULES FOR SATURDAY & MONDAY

Saturday, April 25, 2009

 

Noon               Gov. Ritter will deliver remarks to about 300 educators, parents and others at the 88^th annual Colorado Parent Teacher Convention. Location: Four Points Sheraton Denver Southeast, 6363 E. Hampden Ave.

 

1 p.m.              Gov. Ritter will sign House Bill 1012, which encourages participation in health and wellness programs. Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien and bill sponsors Rep. Joe Rice and Sen. Linda Newell will also take part in the signing ceremony. Location: Buck Community Recreation Center, 2004 W. Powers Ave., Littleton.

 

Monday, April 27, 2009

 

8 a.m.              Gov. Ritter will join Lt. Gov. Barbara O'Brien and Colorado Education Commissioner Dwight Jones to kick off the first Race to the Top strategy meeting for educators and other stakeholders. Race to the Top is a competitive education-reform grant being made available to states as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Location: St. Cajetan's, Auraria Higher Education Center, 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver.

 

1 p.m.              Gov. Ritter will proclaim May "Rediscover Colorado Month" during a news conference kicking off Colorado's summer tourism season. Location: West Steps, State Capitol.