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Associated Press Pennsylvania Daybook for Thursday, Feb. 23. The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to cover. Please keep the AP in mind when news develops. The Philadelphia bureau is reachable at 215-561-1133. -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 8:00 AM Teleflex: Q4 2016 Earning conference call / Webcast Location: TBD http://www.teleflex.com/en/investor/corporateProfile/index.html https://twitter.com/TeleflexInc Contacts: Julie McDowell Teleflex Corporate Communications 1 610 948 2836 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 8:30 AM ANSYS Inc: Q4 2016 Earning conference call / Webcast Location: TBD http://anss.client.shareholder.com/index.cfm https://twitter.com/ANSYS_Inc Contacts: Annette Arribas ANSYS Inc Investor Relations annette.arribas@ansys.com 1 724 514 1782 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 9:00 AM Press preview for watercolor exhibition at Philadelphia Museum of Art - 'American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent' press preview at Philadelphia Museum of Art * The exhibition opens to the public on 1 Mar Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.philamuseum.org/ Contacts: Joy Deibert Philadelphia Museum of Art Joy.Deibert@philamuseum.org 1 215 684 7864 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 9:30 AM Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney's public schedule - Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at 'LEGOLAND' press conference, City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia (9:30 AM EST); participate in Read by 4th Policy Roundtable, City Hall (2:30 PM EST); and speaks at Fraternal Order of Police Awards Ceremony, FOP Lodge, 11630 Caroline Road, Philadelphia (6:00 PM EST) Location: Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.phila.gov/ Contacts: Lauren Hitt Philadelphia Mayor's Office Communications Press@phila.gov 1 443 370 3205 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 9:40 AM Tuskegee Airmen visit Lincoln High School for Black History Month - Tuskegee Airmen members visit Lincoln High School to highlight Black History Month and educate students about the obstacles and triumphs of men and women of color during World War II * Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American aviators in the U.S. military Location: Lincoln High School, 3201 Ryan Ave, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://philasd.org/ Contacts: Megan Lello School District of Philadelphia MLello@philasd.org 1 215 400 6887 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 10:00 AM PennDOT Secretary Richards discusses new project planning approach - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Leslie Richards attends Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission meeting, where she discusses a new department approach Location: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, 190 N. Independence Mall W, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.dot.state.pa.us/ https://twitter.com/PennDOTNews Contacts: Rich Kirkpatrick Pennsylvania Department of Transportation 1 717 783 8800 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 11:00 AM Aqua America: Q4 2016 Earning conference call / Webcast Location: TBD http://ir.aquaamerica.com/ Contacts: Brian Dingerdissen Aqua America Investor Relations BJDingerdissen@AquaAmerica.com 1 610 645 1191 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 12:00 PM Art Sanctuary and Philadelphia City Council present Annual Celebration of African American History Month - Art Sanctuary and Philadelphia City Council present Fifth Annual Celebration of African American History Month. This year's program celebrates 'Pieces from the Past: Voices of Heroic Women in Civil Rights' by Joan H. Sadoff Location: City Hall, 1401 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.phila.gov/ Contacts: Haniyyah Sharpe-Brown City of Philadelphia communications Haniyyah.Sharpe@phila.gov 1 215 686 6046 1 267 324 8839 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 2:00 PM Pennsylvania Gov. Wolf holds roundtable discussion on SB3 and women's healthcare - Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf joins Pennsylvania State Rep. Krueger-Braneky in hosting a roundtable discussion on women's healthcare and Senate Bill 3, which would impose a 20 week abortion ban Location: Swarthmore College, Bond Memorial Hall, N Chester Road, Swarthmore, PA www.pa.gov Contacts: Jeff Sheridan Pennsylvania Governor’s Press Office ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov 1 717 783 1116 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 5:30 PM Philadelphia City Councilmember Gym hosts community action meeting - Philadelphia City Councilmember Helen Gym hosts community action meeting, entitled 'Beyond the Protests', to provide 'a path forward for sustained and effective organizing'. Attendees include Reggie Shuford (ACLU-PA), Rev. Gregory Holston (POWER), Erika Almiron (Juntos), Larissa Mogano (Tuesdays with Toomey), K. Naroen Chhin (1Love Movement), and Dr. Carolyn Adams (Temple University and Public Citizens for Children and Youth) Location: Arch Street UMC, 55 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://phlcouncil.com/ https://twitter.com/PHLCouncil Contacts: Ian Gavigan Philadelphia City Council ian.gavigan@phila.gov -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 5:30 PM Pennsylvania Lt. Governor Mike Stack hosts Mardi Gras Party Location: Scarpetta Restaurant, 210 West Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.stackforpa.com/ https://twitter.com/StackForPA Contacts: L Perry Group Rick@lperrygroup.com -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 - Sunday, Feb. 26 Harrisburg RV & Camping Show Location: PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center, Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg http://www.gsevents.com/ https://twitter.com/GSMediaEvents Contacts: Vilma Fraguada Good Sam Events vfraguada@goodsamfamily.com 1 800 848 6247 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 - Friday, Feb. 24 National Forum on Neurotrauma, Brain & Spine Medical Legal Issues Location: The Union League, 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.americanconference.com https://twitter.com/ACILegal #ACIBrainInjury Contacts: American Conference Institute customerservice@americanconference.com 1 212 352 3220 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 - Saturday, Feb. 25 21st Annual Millennium Music Conference and Showcase Location: Millennium Music Conference, 228 Walnut Street , Harrisburg, PA http://www.musicconference.net/ https://twitter.com/MillenniumConf Contacts: John Harris Millennium Music Conference Director mmchbg@gmail.com 1 717 221 1124 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 ANSYS Inc: Q4 2016 Results Location: TBD http://anss.client.shareholder.com/index.cfm https://twitter.com/ANSYS_Inc Contacts: Annette Arribas ANSYS Inc Investor Relations annette.arribas@ansys.com 1 724 514 1782 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 Erie Indemnity Co: Q4 2016 Results Location: TBD https://www.erieinsurance.com/investor/events Contacts: Leah Knapp Erie Indemnity Co Media Relations leah.knapp@erieinsurance.com 1 814 449 6792 -------------------- Thursday, Feb. 23 Teleflex: Q4 2016 Results Location: TBD http://www.teleflex.com/en/investor/corporateProfile/index.html https://twitter.com/TeleflexInc Contacts: Julie McDowell Teleflex Corporate Communications 1 610 948 2836 -------------------- Friday, Feb. 24 9:00 AM Harsco Corporation: Q4 2016 Earning conference call / Webcast Location: TBD http://www.harsco.com/investor-relations/ Contacts: David Martin Harsco Corp Investor Relations damartin@harsco.com 1 717 612 5628 -------------------- Friday, Feb. 24 10:00 AM Erie Indemnity Co: Q4 2016 Earning conference call / Webcast Location: TBD https://www.erieinsurance.com/investor/events Contacts: Leah Knapp Erie Indemnity Co Media Relations leah.knapp@erieinsurance.com 1 814 449 6792 -------------------- Friday, Feb. 24 - Saturday, Feb. 25 NHL Stadium Series free fan festival - The PreGame - the official tailgate party of the 2017 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series - a free hockey-themed, family-friendly festival featuring live music (including from Kaleo), special appearances, and food and hockey attractions, including the NHL Centennial Fan Arena (which includes an appearance by the Stanley Cup) * Stadium Series game, played between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers at Heinz Field, held 25 Feb Location: Stage AE Outdoor Music Stage & Parking Lot, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh http://www.nhl.com https://twitter.com/NHL #StadiumSeries Contacts: Nirva Milord NHL media nmilord@nhl.com 1 212 789 2123 -------------------- Friday, Feb. 24 Wabtec Corp: Q1 2017 Dividend payment date Location: TBD http://www.wabtec.com/investor/default.asp Contacts: Tim Wesley Wabtec Corp Investor Relations twesley@wabtec.com 1 412 825 1543 -------------------- Friday, Feb. 24 Harsco Corporation: Q4 2016 Results Location: TBD http://www.harsco.com/investor-relations/ Contacts: David Martin Harsco Corp Investor Relations damartin@harsco.com 1 717 612 5628 -------------------- NEW EVENT: Saturday, Feb. 25 12:30 PM Dem Sen. Bob Casey speaks at 'Philly Healthcare Rally' - Women's March Pennsylvania hosts 'Philly Healthcare Rally - Defend the ACA', featuring remarks by Democratic Sen. Bob Casey and Pennsylvania State Sen. Daylin Leach Location: Thomas Paine Plaza, Center City, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia https://www.womensmarch.com/ https://twitter.com/womensmarch Contacts: Alexandra Hackett Ferber Women's March on Washington PA Chapter womensmarch.alexandra@gmail.com 1 484 682 8213 -------------------- UPDATED EVENT: Saturday, Feb. 25 10:00 AM Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb hosts community forum entitled 'Where We Go from Here' Location: Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence, 7401 Limekiln Pike, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia http://www.pahouse.com/ Contacts: Ben Turner Pennsylvania House Democratic communications bturner@pahouse.net 1 717 787 7895 -------------------- Saturday, Feb. 25 11:00 AM Penn Museum 28th annual Celebration of African Cultures Location: Penn Museum, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia https://www.penn.museum/ https://twitter.com/pennmuseum Contacts: Pam Kosty Penn Museum pkosty@upenn.edu -------------------- Saturday, Feb. 25 8:00 PM Flyers @ Penguins outdoor NHL game played at Heinz Field - Philadelphia Flyers @ Pittsburgh Penguins outdoor NHL regular-season game held at the Pittsburgh Steelers' stadium Heinz Field - part of the 2017 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series. OneRepublic headline entertainment * Moved from 18 Feb in order to allow the game to be played in prime time * Celebrates the 50th anniversary of both teams, who were introduced to the league as part of the six-team 1967 NHL Expansion * Special ceremony during the second intermission celebrates the nine current and former Pens that were named to the 100 Greatest NHL Players list, including Sidney Crosby, Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Luc Robitaille, and Tim Horton * Other games today: Anaheim Ducks @ Los Angeles Kings; New York Rangers @ New Jersey Devils; New York Islanders @ Columbus Blue Jackets; Washington Capitals @ Nashville Predators; Montreal Canadiens @ Toronto Maple Leafs; San Jose Sharks @ Vancouver Canucks; Buffalo Sabres @ Colorado Avalanche Location: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh http://www.nhl.com https://twitter.com/NHL #StadiumSeries Contacts: Schuyler Baehman NHL sbaehman@nhl.com 1 212 789 2097 -------------------- Saturday, Feb. 25 - Tuesday, Feb. 28 Annual Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow Location: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, 100 Station Ave, Oaks, PA Philadelphia http://www.sportshows.com/philadelphia/index.html https://twitter.com/PhillySportShow Contacts: NMMA Sport shows info@sportshows.com 1 603 431 4315 -------------------- Saturday, Feb. 25 20th anniversary of John E. du Pont convicted of murder of Olympian David Schultz - 20th anniversary of a Pennsylvania jury finding millionaire and chemical fortune heir John E. du Pont guilty of third-degree murder of seven-time World and Olympic medalist David Schultz. The jury found him to be mentally ill when he committed the murder and sentenced him to 13 to 30 years in prison * Schultz was training at Foxcatcher Center owned by du Pont, preparing for another Olympic bid, when he was shot and killed 26 Jan 1996 Location: TBD Contacts: TBD _____ Keywords: Daybook, Pennsylvania