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Begich Announces July 4 Recess Schedule in Alaska

U.S. Sen. Mark Begich today released his schedule for the July 4 Senate recess next week. Sen. Begich will be in several Alaska communities including Bethel, Quinhagak, Seward, Fairbanks, and Anchorage. The senator will attend a number of events and host meetings—some of which may be of interest to the media, including:

Monday, July 2

Bethel

Fishery Roundtable Discussion

Conversation about the fishery crisis along the Yukon and Kuskokwim Rivers with local leaders and fishery managers

8:45 – 10 am

Yuut Elitnaurviat Peoples Learning Center

Monday, July 2

Quinhagak

Community Meeting

2:30 – 4 pm

Qanirtuuq Incorporated Office Building

 

Tuesday, July 3

Fairbanks

 

Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce

Keynote speaker

12 noon

Carlson Center

 

Howard Luke Culture Camp - visit

2 pm

Along the Tanana River

 

Wednesday, July 4

Anchorage

 

July 4 parade participant

11 am

Downtown Anchorage

Bureau of Land Management Alaska Homesteader Recognition Ceremony

1:45 pm

Delaney Park Strip

Thursday, July 5

Seward

Tour of the Port of Seward with discussions and meetings around the plans and needs to expand the port. Meetings with city officials and others regarding infrastructure needs for Seward.

Friday, July 6

Anchorage

Youth Employment in Parks (YEP)

11:30 am

Westchester Lagoon – join youth working at Westchester Lagoon as part of program started by Mayor Begich.

Media Availability

1:30 pm

Anchorage office

510 L Street, Suite 750