Visits Focus on Fighting the Drug Abuse Epidemic and speaking directly with community leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Next week, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) will make several stops throughout West Virginia to meet with community and business leaders, local officials and students, and discuss current issues that are important to West Virginians. He will make stops in Cabell, Harrison, Kanawha, Pleasants, Wayne and Wood counties.
“Meeting with local officials, students, business leaders and medical professionals throughout West Virginia serve as an invaluable opportunity for me to hear firsthand the thoughts, concerns, and suggestions of West Virginians,” Senator Manchin said. “I look forward to hearing from community leaders directly and getting their thoughts on how to combat this drug abuse epidemic.”
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MONDAY, MARCH 21
Manchin speaks at Judge Aloi Investiture Ceremony
When: 1 p.m.
Where: Judge Keeley’s courtroom, Harrison County Courthouse, 500 West Pike Street, Clarksburg.
What: Senator Manchin will speak at the investiture ceremony of Judge Michael Aloi.
Manchin visits the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center
When: 4:25 p.m.
Where: Room 2121 (Second Floor), Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, 1 Med Center Way, Clarksburg.
What: Senator Manchin will participate in a media availability following a discussion with professionals and staff, focusing on drug-related concerns.
Manchin delivers remarks at Frank Loria Awards Banquet
When: 6 p.m.
Where: Bridgeport Conference Center, 300 Conference Center Way, Bridgeport.
What: Senator Manchin will deliver remarks at the 33rd Annual Frank Loria Awards Banquet in Bridgeport.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Manchin makes various stops in St. Mary’s
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Westbrook Health Services, 210 2nd Street, St. Mary’s. (starting location)
What: Senator Manchin will visit Westbrook Health Services, then tour the Day Report Center and meet with community leaders on drug abuse at the library.
Manchin co-hosts Coffee and Commonsense with Williamstown Mayor Jean Ford
When: 11:30 a.m.
Where: Williamstown Women’s Club, 112 W. 7th Street, Williamstown.
What: Senator Manchin will co-host a Coffee and Commonsense, an informal town hall, alongside Williamstown Mayor Jean Ford.
Manchin visits Wood County Day Report Center and participates in a roundtable discussion
When: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Wood County Day Report Center, 1531 Garfield Avenue, Parkersburg.
What: Senator Manchin will visit Wood County Day Report Center and participate in a roundtable discussion.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
Manchin meets with Coalfield Development Corporation
When: 9:30 a.m.
Where: West Edge Factory, 1040 Vernon Street, Huntington.
What: Senator Manchin will meet with members of the Coalfield Development Corporation in Wayne County.
Manchin speaks at Barboursville Rotary Club
When: 12 p.m.
Where: Guyan Country Club, 5450 US Route 60 East, Barboursville.
What: Senator Manchin will speak at the Barboursville Rotary Club in Cabell County.
Manchin tours Recovery Point of Huntington
When: 1:45 p.m.
Where: Recovery Point of Huntington, 2425 9th Avenue, Huntington.
What: Senator Manchin will tour Recovery Point of Huntington.
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Manchin discusses the opioid epidemic with University of Charleston pharmacy and nursing students
When: 12 p.m.
Where: Room 111, University of Charleston’s School of Pharmacy, 2300 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston.
What: Senator Manchin will discuss the opioid epidemic with pharmacy and nursing students at the University of Charleston.
Manchin delivers keynote address at West Virginia Manufacturing Annual Dinner.
When: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Clay Center, 1 Clay Square, Charleston.
What: Senator Manchin will deliver the keynote address at this year’s West Virginia Manufacturing Annual Dinner.
