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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Dennis Cardoza today released the following schedule of public events he will attend for the August recess:
Saturday, August, 30
Castle Air Museum Tour
What: Congressman Cardoza will be taking a tour of Castle Air Museum to see some of the recent improvements and changes at the museum as well as meeting with some of the volunteers who work to restore the historic aircraft and commend their recent efforts on both the new F-14 Tomcat and the A-4 Skyhawk that they’ve put on display.
Where: 5050 Santa Fe, Atwater
When: 12 p.m., Saturday, August 30.
Sunday, August 31
Newman Fall Festival
What: Congressman Cardoza will be attending Newman Fall Festival Parade and Community Celebration.
Where: Downtown Newman
When: 11 a.m., Sunday August 31.
Monday, September 1
Constituent meetings 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Merced Mariposa Central Labor Council Barbecue
What: Congressman Cardoza will meet with labor leaders at the annual
Merced Mariposa Central Labor Council BBQ.
Where: Lake Yosemite in Merced.
When: 12 p.m., Monday, September 1.
Constituent meetings 3-4 p.m.
Tuesday, September 2
Constituent meetings 9 a.m. to noon.
Veterans Advisory Committee Meeting
What: Congressman Cardoza will meet with his Veterans Advisory Committee. The group is made up of several veterans organizations and leaders from Stockton to Merced and help advise the Congressman on issues affecting them and other veterans.
Where: Mancini Hall, 718 Tuolumne Boulevard, Modesto
When: 2 p.m., Tuesday , September 2.
Scout Recognition Ceremony
What: Congressman Cardoza will join Modesto Police Chief Roy Wasden in honoring and recognizing a group of African American teenagers involved in a mentoring program.
Where: King Kennedy Center, Modesto
When: 7 p.m., Tuesday, September 2.
Wednesday, September 3
Constituent meetings 9:30 a.m-2 p.m.
South Stockton Community Meeting
What: Congressman Cardoza will be meeting with the South Stockton Community Congressional Committee. The group is made up of several residents and leaders of South Stockton and meets quarterly. The group aims to provide input on issues affecting the residents of South Stockton.
Where: Dorothy Jones Community Center, Stockton
When: 2:30 p.m., Wednesday September 3.
Digital TV Transition Community Awareness Meeting
Hosted by Congressman Dennis Cardoza
What: On February 17, 2009 all television stations will begin broadcasting using a digital signal, a significant departure from the traditional analog airwaves used. As a result, those without a digital television will no longer have access to broadcasting without a conversion box or new digital TV. Congressman Cardoza is especially concerned about the impact of this on low-income, elderly and rural residents of the 18th Congressional District. He will be hosting a community meeting, in which he’ll have several federal communications agencies present, to provide information and assistance to those affected by the change.
Where: Dorothy Jones Community Center, Stockton
When: 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 3.
Thursday, September 4
Greater Merced Chamber of Commerce Breakfast
What: Congressman Cardoza will meet with local business people and leaders and provide an update on his work in Congress.
Where: Branding Iron, Merced
When: 8 a.m. Thursday, September 4.
Merced Soroptimist Club Meeting
What: Congressman Cardoza will be the keynote speaker at the Merced Soroptimist Club and will provide an update on his work in Congress.
Where: Elks Lodge, Merced
When: Noon, Thursday, September 4.
Edible Extravaganza 2008
What: Congressman Cardoza will join Valley residents at the Edible Extravaganza, a fundraiser for the Center for Human Services.
Where: Modesto Centre Plaza, 1000 K Street, Modesto
When: 5 p.m., Thursday September 4.
Friday, September 5
Constituent meetings 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Westside Water Briefing
What: Congressman Cardoza will be meeting with Westside growers and farmers to discuss drought and water issues.
Where: Los Banos City Hall
When: 10 a.m., Friday, September 5.
Constituent meetings 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Los Banos Chamber Mixer
What: Congressman Cardoza will be meeting with Westside Businesses and Community Members.
Where: Espanas , Los Banos
When: 5-7 p.m., Friday, September 5.
Saturday, September 6
House Committee on Financial Services field hearing on Central Valley Housing Crisis
What: At the request of Congressman Cardoza, the powerful House Committee on Financial Services will conduct a field hearing to receive testimony on the current foreclosure and housing crisis in the Central Valley. Committee Chairman Barney Frank will chair the meeting. The Financial Services Committee oversees all components of the nation’s housing and financial services – including banking, real estate, insurance, public and assisted housing, and securities.
Where: Stockton Arena
When: noon Saturday, September 6
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