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• First Lady Jane Beshear honors Jim Davis for his service to the children of Kentucky
  Monday, November 16, 2009
  First Lady Jane Beshear today celebrated the phenomenal successes of a man whose selflessness and concern for others proves the undeniable power of one to make a difference.
• Governor, First Lady to attend “Horses and Hope” Race Day at Churchill Downs
  Friday, November 13, 2009
  As part of the “Horses and Hope” program created by First Lady Jane Beshear and the Kentucky Cancer Program to support breast cancer awareness, Sunday Churchill Downs will host its second Breast Cancer Race Day.
• First Lady Jane Beshear recognizes Scott County Schools for earning the ENERGY STAR
  Thursday, November 12, 2009
  First Lady Jane Beshear today recognized Southern Elementary, Eastern Elementary and Royal Spring Middle School for earning the prestigious ENERGY STAR, a national symbol for protecting the environment through superior energy performance.
• First Lady visits Access Soup Kitchen during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
  Tuesday, November 10, 2009
  First Lady Jane Beshear spent the afternoon yesterday cooking, serving and lending a hand at Access Soup Kitchen in downtown Frankfort as a part of continued efforts to promote community engagement and giving back to those in need.
• First Lady Announces Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky
  Monday, November 09, 2009
  First Lady Jane Beshear, joined by homeless advocates and other state officials, today announced November 15-21, 2009 as Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Kentucky.
• First Lady Jane Beshear kicks-off Coats for the Commonwealth – Winter Coat Drive
  Tuesday, November 03, 2009
  With the winter season quickly approaching, First Lady Jane Beshear today announced the Governor’s first winter coat drive - Coats for the Commonwealth. In partnership with Goodwill Industries, the drive began November 2 and will end Nov. 27, 2009.
• Governor, First Lady to attend “Horses and Hope” Race Day at Keeneland
  Wednesday, October 28, 2009
  As part of the “Horses and Hope” program created by First Lady Jane Beshear and the Kentucky Cancer Program to support breast cancer awareness, tomorrow Keeneland will host its second Breast Cancer Race Day.
• First Lady Jane Beshear announces $1.1 million for new horse camping sites at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
  Tuesday, October 27, 2009
  The campground at Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park near Dawson Springs will receive $1.1 million so horse camping sites can be added, First Lady Jane Beshear announced today.
• First Lady Jane Beshear Announces Overwhelming Success of 2nd Annual Shop & Share Day
  Monday, October 26, 2009
  Even in an economic recession, First Lady Jane Beshear today announced the overwhelming success of the 2nd Annual “Shop and Share Day,” a one-day drive to provide domestic violence shelters with needed goods.
• First Lady Jane Beshear announces Top 10 Autumn Reads
  Thursday, October 22, 2009
  As the leaves begin to fall and thoughts turn towards finding excitement for families indoors, First Lady Jane Beshear today announced her Top 10 Autumn Reads at Paul Sawyier Public Library as part of the First Lady’s Reading Recommendations initiative and State Friends of Libraries Week.
• First Lady Announces Outdoor Activities for the Fall Months
  Monday, October 12, 2009
  Adventure tourism is alive and well during the fall months in Kentucky. There are plenty of outdoor opportunities ranging from hunting and fishing to hikes, wildlife viewing and canoeing and kayaking.
• First Lady Jane Beshear announces 2nd Annual “Shop & Share Day”
  Friday, October 02, 2009
  First Lady Jane Beshear today announced Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, as this year’s date for “Shop and Share Day,” a one-day drive to provide domestic violence shelters with needed goods.
• First Lady Jane Beshear Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  Thursday, October 01, 2009
  Standing in front of the Floral Clock of the Capitol campus, First Lady Jane Beshear today presented Frankfort breast cancer survivors with a proclamation in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
• Turfway Park Hosts “Horses and Hope” Race Day
  Thursday, September 24, 2009
  As part of the “Horses and Hope” program created by First Lady Jane Beshear and the Kentucky Cancer Program to support breast cancer awareness, tomorrow Turfway Park will host its second Breast Cancer Race Day.
• More than 125 people attend Brunch in the Garden with Jon Carloftis
  Thursday, September 17, 2009
  A sell-out crowd of 125 guests joined First Lady Jane Beshear at the Brunch in the Garden with Jon Carloftis, the second of four events scheduled to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the historic mansion in downtown Frankfort. The event was held in the formal gardens behind the Old Governor’s Mansion.
• More than 125 people attend First Ladies’ Luncheon
  Wednesday, September 16, 2009
  Surrounded by the formal gardens of the Old Governor’s Mansion, several former Kentucky First Ladies joined First Lady Jane Beshear in hosting 125 guests at the First Ladies Luncheon, the first of four events scheduled to celebrate the renovation and reopening of the historic mansion in downtown Frankfort.
• Graduate Kentucky agenda offers community approach
  Friday, September 04, 2009
  Kentuckians have the opportunity to lend their voices at the first-ever statewide Graduate Kentucky Summit. The dropout prevention summit, hosted by First Lady Jane Beshear, will be held Sept. 11-12, 2009, in Frankfort.
• First Lady Jane Beshear announces $1.3 million for Carter Caves State Resort Park campground
  Monday, August 17, 2009
  The campground at Carter Caves State Resort Park near Olive Hill will receive $1.3 million so horse camping sites can be added, First Lady Jane Beshear announced today.
• Ellis Park Hosts “Horses and Hope” Race Day
  Friday, August 14, 2009
  As part of the “Horses and Hope” program created by First Lady Jane Beshear and the Kentucky Cancer Program to support breast cancer awareness, tomorrow Ellis Park will host its second Breast Cancer Race Day.
• First Lady Jane Beshear presents proclamation for “Hats Off to Kentucky’s Horse Industry Day”
  Thursday, August 13, 2009
  Surrounded by the beauty of the Kentucky Horse Park, First Lady Jane Beshear presented a proclamation declaring Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 as the Fifth Annual Hats Off To Kentucky’s Horse Industry Day.