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Columbia Basin Herald | UPDATED 6 years, 7 months AGO
| January 17, 2020 1:35 AM

Associated Press Florida Daybook for Friday, Jan. 17.

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Friday, Jan. 17 9:00 AM Miami Design Preservation League's Art Deco Weekend - Miami Design Preservation League's Art Deco Weekend, bringing over 150,000 locals and tourists to Miami Beach's Art Deco Historic District

Location: 1001 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL

Weblinks: http://www.artdecoweekend.com/, https://twitter.com/MDPL1976

Contacts: Miami Design Preservation League, [email protected], 1 305 672 2014

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Friday, Jan. 17 10:30 AM Florida Governor Ron DeSantis makes a major announcement

Location: Made In Space Headquarters, 8226 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL

Weblinks: http://www.myflorida.com, https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis

Contacts: Florida Governor's Press Office, [email protected], 1 850 717 9282

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Friday, Jan. 17 11:00 AM First Couple's daily schedule - President Donald Trump participates in the visit of the 2019 College Football National Champions Louisiana State University Tigers in the White House East Room (11:00 AM EST, open press). Afterwards, he and First Lady Melania Trump depart the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews (2:30 PM EST, open press), arriving at 2:40 PM EST (out-of-town travel pool), before departing en route to West Palm Beach, FL (2:50 PM EST, out-of-town travel pool). They arrive at Palm Beach International Airport at 5:05 PM EST (pre-credentialed media), before departing en route to Mar-a-Lago (5:15 PM EST, out-of-town travel pool), arriving at 5:25 PM EST (out-of-town travel pool). The president then participates in a roundtable with supporters (6:30 PM EST, closed press) and delivers remarks at a joint finance committee dinner (7:00 PM EST, closed press)

Weblinks: http://www.whitehouse.gov/president, https://twitter.com/POTUS

Contacts: White House press, 1 202 456 2580

LSU visit: Pre-set at 7:55am at Palm Room Doors

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Friday, Jan. 17 12:00 PM CHC leads Congressional delegation to investigate impact of 'Remain in Mexico' policy - Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Rep. Joaquin Castro and Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela lead Congressional delegation to Brownsville, TX, and Matamaros, Mexico, to investigate the impacts of the Trump administration's 'Remain in Mexico' policy and the use of tent court facilities to adjudicate 'Remain in Mexico' asylum cases. Delegation includes Dem Reps. Marcy Kaptur, Peter DeFazio, Suzanne Bonamici, Ben Ray Lujan, Rosa DeLauro, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Nanette Diaz Barragan, Linda Sanchez, Grace Napolitano, Pete Aguilar, Norma Torres, Sylvia Garcia, Jesus Garcia, Sheila Jackson Lee, Brendan Boyle, Jimmy Panetta and Ed Case * Includes press briefing (12:00 PM CST), following a visit to asylum-seekers in Matamoros, which has the largest tent camp of its kind on the U.S.-Mexico border, a tour of tent court facilities in Brownsville, and discussions with families under the 'Remain in Mexico' policy

Location: Xeriscape Park, Brownsville, TX

Weblinks: https://congressionalhispaniccaucus-castro.house.gov, https://twitter.com/HispanicCaucus

Contacts: Elena Pino, Congressional Hispanic Caucus, [email protected], 1 202 507 0273

Please RSVP to [email protected]. The press conference will also be live streamed here: https://www.facebook.com/congressional.hispanic.caucus/

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Friday, Jan. 17 1:00 PM NASA holds pre-test briefing ahead of SpaceX in-flight abort test - NASA holds a pre-test briefing ahead of the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket for an uncrewed in-flight abort test, currently targeted for tomorrow, to demonstrate Crew Dragon's capability to safely separate from the rocket in the event of an in-flight emergency - one of a number conducted by NASA and its industry partners to prove that space systems meet the agency's requirements for certification to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Speakers include NASA Commercial Crew Program manager Kathy Lueders, SpaceX Crew Mission Management director Benji Reed, and 45th Weather Squadron launch weather officer Mike McAleenan

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL

Weblinks: http://www.nasa.gov, https://twitter.com/NASA

Contacts: Josh Finch, NASA Headquarters, [email protected], 1 202 358 1100

The deadline for media to apply for accreditation for this launch has passed, but more information about media accreditation is available by emailing [email protected]

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Friday, Jan. 17 6:30 PM President Trump attends fundraising events in Florida - President Donald Trump attends fundraising events in Florida, participating in a roundtable with supporters (6:30 PM EST, closed press) and delivering remarks at a joint finance committee dinner (7:00 PM EST, closed press) * His reelection campaign have offered a chance to be his 'VIP guest' as a competition prize for contributors. Late last year, investigations into a series of at least 15 similar contests the campaign had run found no evidence that any winning donor had ever had a meal with the president

Location: Palm Beach, FL

Weblinks: http://www.donaldjtrump.com, https://twitter.com/realdonaldtrump

Contacts: White House press, 1 202 456 2580; Trump for President press, [email protected];

Trump arrives in Florida at Atlantic Aviation, 3800 Southern Boulevard, West Palm Beach (5:00 PM EST). Please register for media credentials by 5:00 PM EST, Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Late requests will not be accepted. Once approved, you will receive additional logistics in a separate email. Credentials are non-transferable

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Friday, Jan. 17 7:30 PM 4th Annual Kennedy Space Center Space Race - 4th Annual Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Space Race 3K Walk/Run, benefiting the United Way of Brevard

Location: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Kennedy Space Center, FL

Weblinks: http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/, https://twitter.com/ExploreSpaceKSC

Contacts: Kennedy Space Center media, 1 877 404 3804

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Friday, Jan. 17 - Saturday, Jan. 18 Homestead-Miami Speedway host 8th annual 24-Hour Ultra Skate event

Location: Homestead-Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Blvd, Homestead, FL

Weblinks: http://www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com/?homepage=true, https://twitter.com/HomesteadMiami

Contacts: Neal Gulkis, Homestead Miami Speedway, [email protected], 1 305 224 3189

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Friday, Jan. 17 - Monday, Feb. 24 Epcot International Festival of the Arts - Epcot International Festival of the Arts, celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts from around the world

Location: Epcot Walt Disney World Resort, 200 Epcot Center Dr, Orlando, FL

Weblinks: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/, https://twitter.com/WaltDisneyWorld

Contacts: Walt Disney World Resort Public Relations, 1 407 566 6397

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Friday, Jan. 17 Queensryche begin North American tour

Location: Culture Room, 3045 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Weblinks: , https://twitter.com/queensryche

Contacts: Claire Reynolds , RED Music, [email protected]

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Friday, Jan. 17 Arbor Day in Florida and Louisiana - Arbor Day in Florida and Louisiana - optimal time for planting trees in the state * The official state tree of Florida is the Sabal Palm, and in Louisiana, the Baldcypress * National Arbor Day is the last Friday in April

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Friday, Jan. 17 - Monday, Jan. 20 30A Songwriters Festival - 11th annual 30A Songwriters Festival, featuring performances in venues along Florida's Highway 30A. Performers include Indigo Girls, Brian Wilson and Don McLean

Weblinks: http://www.30asongwritersfestival.com/, https://twitter.com/30AFest

Contacts: Angie Carlson, Propeller Publicity, [email protected], 1 718 387 1301

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Saturday, Jan. 18 8:00 AM SpaceX due to conduct in-flight abort test for NASA - SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft due to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket for an uncrewed in-flight abort test, with a launch escape triggered shortly after liftoff to demonstrate Crew Dragon's capability to safely separate from the rocket in the event of an in-flight emergency - one of a number conducted by NASA and its industry partners to prove that space systems meet the agency's requirements for certification to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL

Weblinks: http://www.spacex.com, https://twitter.com/SpaceX

Contacts: NASA, 1 202 358 1600; SpaceX media, [email protected], 1 310 363 6000 ;

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Saturday, Jan. 18 9:30 AM NASA Administrator Bridenstine attends press conference following SpaceX in-flight abort test - NASA holds a post-test news conference following the launch of the SpaceX Crew Dragon on a Falcon 9 rocket for an uncrewed in-flight abort test, to demonstrate Crew Dragon's capability to safely separate from the rocket in the event of an in-flight emergency - one of a number conducted by NASA and its industry partners to prove that space systems meet the agency's requirements for certification to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Speakers include NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, and NASA Commercial Crew Program manager Kathy Lueders and astronauts Victor Glover and Mike Hopkins

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL

Weblinks: http://www.nasa.gov, https://twitter.com/NASA

Contacts: Josh Finch, NASA Headquarters, [email protected], 1 202 358 1100

The deadline for media to apply for accreditation for this launch has passed, but more information about media accreditation is available by emailing [email protected]

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Saturday, Jan. 18 3:00 PM East-West Shrine Bowl college football - 95th East-West Shrine Bowl all-star college football - first played in 1925, and now the longest-running all-star college football game in history. Proceeds benefit Shriners Hospitals for Children

Location: Tropicana Field, 1 Tropicana Dr, Saint Petersburg, FL

Weblinks: http://www.shrinegame.com, https://twitter.com/Shrine_Game, #ShrineGame

Contacts: Zac Emmons, East-West Shrine Game press, 1 832 667 2220

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Saturday, Jan. 18 - Saturday, Jan. 25 Soul Train Cruise - Soul Train Cruise sets sail from Fort Lauderdale, FL for Sint Maarten, St Croix and Half Moon Cay. Lineup includes The Jacksons, The Isley Brothers, Johnny Gill, Cameo and Peabo Bryson

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL

Weblinks: http://soultraincruise.com/, https://twitter.com/SoulTrainAtSea

Contacts: Jolyn Matsumuro, The Brookes Company, [email protected], 1 310 558 3000

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Saturday, Jan. 18 - Sunday, Jan. 19 23rd annual Treasure Island Sport Kite Competition and Festival on Treasure Island Beach

Location: Thunderbird Beach Resort, 10700 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL

Weblinks: http://easternleague.net/

Contacts: Suzanne King, SIK Promotions, [email protected], 1 727 322 5217

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Sunday, Jan. 19 9:00 AM 2020 Cool Wheels Car Show hosted by Youth Automotive Training Center

Location: Quiet Waters Park, 401 S Powerline Rd, Deerfield Beach, FL

Weblinks: http://www.yatc.org/

Contacts: Joe Aliseo, Youth Automotive Training Center, [email protected], 1 561 452 3684

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Sunday, Jan. 19 - Tuesday, Jan. 21 RILA CEO Forum - RILA CEO Forum, invitation-only event for top executives from retail and product manufacturer companies

Location: Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, FL

Weblinks: http://www.rila.org, https://twitter.com/RILAtweets

Contacts: Caroline Stec, RILA Communications Coordinator, [email protected], 1 202 866 8782

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Sunday, Jan. 19 - Friday, Jan. 24 FarmFutures Xchange event - FarmFutures Xchange event facilitating meetings between farmers and suppliers

Location: Cape Coral, FL

Weblinks: https://www.verticalxchange.com/farmfuturesxchange

Contacts: VerticalXchange, [email protected], 1 952 277 0000

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Sunday, Jan. 19 - Wednesday, Jan. 22 Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference - Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference, for C-level executives from large home care and hospice providers

Location: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa, 19999 W Country Club Dr, Aventura, FL

Weblinks: http://www.lincolnhc.com, https://twitter.com/Home_Care100

Contacts: Miriam Adams, Lincoln Healthcare Conference Attendee Liaison, [email protected], 1 203 644 1734