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| First Lady Susan Corbett welcomed dozens of Harrisburg children to the Governors Residence to celebrate the Halloween season with a pumpkin decorating contest The children, grades K-5 attend the after-school program at the Neighborhood Center of the United Methodist Church. The Center is located just a few blocks from the Governor's Residence in Harrisburg. It has been serving the Harrisburg community since 1910. |
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| First Lady Susan Corbett Helps Turn the Capitol Fountain Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness First Lady Susan Corbett joined the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition at the State Capitol in Harrisburg today to mark the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Each year, The War Veteran's Memorial Fountain at the Capitol is dyed pink for the month of October to remind the public of the importance of early detection and treatment for breast cancer. |
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| Governor Tom Corbett, First Lady Susan Corbett Announce Winners of ‘Name the Pups’ Contest. After reading hundreds of suggestions from children across Pennsylvania, Governor Tom Corbett and First Lady Susan Corbett have chosen names for their two new Airedale Terrier puppies: “Penny” and “Harry.” |
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| First Lady Susan Corbett Invites Pennsylvania Children to Enter “Name the Pups” Competition. First Lady Susan Corbett invites all Pennsylvania children 12 and younger to enter the “Name the Pups” Competition, a contest to name the Corbetts’ two new Airedale puppies arriving in late July. |
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| First Lady Susan Corbett Hosts “Arts in the Garden” Open House Pennsylvania First Lady Susan Corbett hosted an “Arts in the Garden” open house today at the Governor’s Residence. Featured artists and arts organizations included the Art Association of Harrisburg; Capital Area School for the Arts; Central Pennsylvania Women’s Chorus; Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet; Central Pennsylvania Friends of Jazz; Jump Street; Open Stage of Harrisburg; Susquehanna Art Museum; Susquehanna Flute Quartet; and Woodwind Quintet of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. |
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| Governor Corbett Praises Chester Community Charter School Governor Tom Corbett toured the Chester Community Charter School, telling students that “having a choice means having a chance.’’ |
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| First Lady Susan Corbett Visits Harrisburg Child Care Center First Lady Susan Corbett visited the Child Care Center located in the Finance Building in Harrisburg. Mrs. Corbett read a book to the children and helped them paint a mural that will be displayed at the center’s entrance. The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration that is now in its 40th year. It aims to boost awareness of the needs of young children and recognize early childhood programs. The theme of the week is “Early Years are Learning Years.” |
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| First Lady Susan Corbett Helps to Kick Off the PA One Book Program
The First Lady was joined by members of the Pennsylvania Library Association, legislators and other community leaders to promote the development of early literacy skills through interactive experiences with books and stories. |
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Governor and Mrs. Corbett Celebrate Pennsylvania's Current and Future Poets
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Governor Corbett Settles Super Bowl Bet
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