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The World Series Champion San Francisco Giants Visit the White House

July 29, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

President Barack Obama welcomes the World Series Champion San Francisco Giants during a ceremony to honor the team and their 2012 World Series victory, on the South Lawn of the White House, July 29, 2013. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

The San Francisco Giants visited the White House today to celebrate winning the 2012 World Series championship, their second in three years.

President Obama welcomed the team back to Washington and congratulated them – celebrating their resilience throughout the season. “This team faced elimination a total of six times in the playoffs,” the President said. “It’s no wonder that your own fans still refer to Giants baseball as torture.”

The President also highlighted a Giants’ initiative close to First Lady Michelle Obama’s heart – encouraging healthy eating.

“I’m proud to announce that next season they’re planning to turn the centerfield bleachers at AT&T Park into what’s believed to be the first ever edible garden in a major American sports facility. With rows of kale and strawberries and eggplant, the Giants are going to help encourage local youth to eat healthy — even at the ballpark.”

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Local Spanish Language Television Reporters Attend "Live from the White House" Series

July 18, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Katherine Vargas

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For the first time ever, the White House invited four local Spanish-language television anchors to participate in the “Live from the White House” series, or in this case “En Vivo desde la Casa Blanca”. During this full day of behind-the-scenes and special access, each reporter had the opportunity to interview President Barack Obama. “Live from the White House” is an initiative which provides reporters outside of the Beltway a unique opportunity to cover the President and the Administration.

Spanish language television anchors from Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles and New Jersey/New York City were given the opportunity to broadcast Tuesday from a special location on the South Lawn and attended briefings with some of the President’s top advisers on issues that are important to their Latino audiences like healthcare and immigration reform.

The reporters interviewed the President in the Blue Room, where he made the case for bipartisan, commonsense immigration reform which would be a big boost to our economy; offer a pathway to earned citizenship for the 11 million individuals and modernize our legal immigration system to make it more consistent with our values.

In the interviews, the President made clear the key principles which must be a part of any bipartisan, commonsense effort, including continuing to strengthen border security, creating an earned path to citizenship, holding employers accountable, and bringing our immigration system into the 21st century. Immigration reform has broad bipartisan support from Democrats and Republicans, CEOs and labor leaders, and law enforcement and faith leaders. Most importantly, it has the support of the American people.

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President Obama Hosts Wounded Warriors Taking Part in the "Soldier Ride" at the White House

April 17, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Rosye B. Cloud

Thanks to your courage and your resolve, we've been able to end one war, and begin winding down another. But for you, and for all our wounded warriors, coming home doesn't mean that the fight is over. In some ways, it's only just begun — President Barack Obama, April 17, 2013

Today we are privileged to celebrate the upcoming journey of some of our amazing Wounded Warriors. These inspiring Veterans will accomplish the daunting task of riding over the next three days and inspiring us all. For these combat-wounded veterans, Soldier Ride uses cycling and the bonds of service to overcome physical, mental, or emotional wounds of war. It’s a wonderful connection as they return to an active lifestyle.

President Barack Obama gives a high-five to a rider as he and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki welcome the Wounded Warrior Project’s Soldier Ride to the South Lawn of the White House, April 17, 2013.

(Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson)

President Obama is committed to caring for our wounded warriors by expanding access to the best health care available and helping them to overcome their injuries, assisting in pursuing employment, and connecting them to the best education available to meet their personal goals. The Administration understands that a successful recovery requires access and connection to quality care and services. That is why in August of last year the President signed a Military Mental Health Executive Order that increases the number of VA mental health professionals and peer-to-peer support counselors.

From: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2013/04/17/president-obama-hosts-wounded-warriors-taking-part-soldier-ride-white-house

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White House Announces 2013 Spring Garden Event

April 8, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By The White House

WASHINGTON, DC – This spring, the White House will be opening its gardens and grounds to visitors on Saturday, April 13^th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and Sunday, April 14^th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. During this event, visitors can see the Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden and South Lawn of the White House. Additionally, the White House Kitchen Garden – the first vegetable garden at the White House since Eleanor Roosevelt’s Victory Garden – will be accessible to guests.

This event is free and open to the public; however, a ticket is required for all attendees (including small children). The National Park Service will distribute free, timed tickets at the Ellipse Visitor Pavilion located at 15th and E Streets on Saturday and Sunday beginning at 8:00 AM. Tickets will be distributed — one ticket per person — on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please note the following items are not allowed on the White House grounds:

Aerosols of any kind
Animals (except guide dogs)
Backpacks (oversized)
Balloons
Food or beverages of any kind
Duffle bags/suitcases
Any pointed object
Electric stun guns
Fireworks/firecrackers
Insulated metal containers
Guns/ammunition
Knives of any kind
Mace
Tobacco

The U.S. Secret Service reserves the right to prohibit any other personal items. However, strollers, wheelchairs, umbrellas, and cameras are permitted.

All items needed for medical purposes will be permitted on the tour (e.g. wheelchairs, electric scooters, glucose tablets, EpiPens, etc.). Please identify and explain all items needed for medical purposes to U.S. Secret Service upon arrival.

In the event of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled. Please call the 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041 to check on the status of the event.

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Weekly Wrap Up: “We Have Not Forgotten”

April 5, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Christopher Sponn

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Easter Egg Roll: On Monday, the First Family welcomed more than 30,000 guests to the South Lawn for the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. The event was filled with activities ranging from the traditional Easter Egg Roll to readings from stars such as Danica Patrick, Adrian Peterson, and even Elmo.

The theme of “Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You,” was inspired by the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative, which seeks to solve the problem of childhood obesity. You can find demonstrations of healthy recipes from top chefs here and learn more about the Let’s Move! initiative here.

This year’s special guest was Robby Novak — better known as Kid President. Be sure to also check out a special presidential video message from April 1.

Guns: On Thursday, President Obama traveled to Colorado to urge the American people to push Congress to vote on a set of common-sense proposals to help reduce gun violence. The President wants to close loopholes in the background check system to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and others who shouldn’t have them — and prevent mass shootings like the one that killed 20 young children and six adults in Newtown, CT.

“If you want to buy a gun, whether it's from a licensed dealer or a private seller, you should at least have to pass a background check to show you're not a criminal or someone legally prohibited from buying one,” said the President. “And that's just common sense.”

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Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You: The 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll

April 1, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By <a href="/author-detail/475">Colleen Curtis</a>

President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, Sasha and Malia, and Marian Robinson on the South Portico at the 2013 Easter Egg Roll, April 1, 2013

President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and Marian Robinson listen to Jessica Sanchez sing the National Anthem on the South Portico at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll, April 1, 2013.

(Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

The First Family today welcomed more than 30,000 guests to the South Lawn for the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll. This year's theme, “Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You” was inspired by Let's Move!, and the day's fun included numerous opportunities for the young guests to get moving, from the traditional Egg Roll to the Eggtivity Zone, an obstacle course where players and coaches from professional sports teams taught kids how to play sports and showed them easy, fun ways to stay active and fit.

After being introduced to the crowd from the Blue Room Balcony by “Kid President” Robbie Novak, President Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha headed over to cheer on some of the youngest visitors as they raced down the Lawn in the Egg Roll. The President and Bo then made their way to the Storytime Stage where he gave a dramatic reading of “Chicka Chicka Boom Boom”, calling it “one of my favorite books.” Next up for the President was a drop by at the White House basketball court, where he joined some of the Washington Wizards in throwing the ball around with kids.

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30K Flock to White House Egg Roll

April 1, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By Kevin Spak Woman The Obamas welcomed thousands of people to the South Lawn today for the White House‘s annual Easter egg roll, standing alongside the Easter Bunny, and such less-heralded mascots as Colby Carrot and Eric Eggplant, USA Today reports. Messrs. Carrot and Eggplant, of course, were there to help in Michelle Obama‘s… …read more
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Obama Comforts Crying Boy At Easter Egg Roll (PHOTO)

April 1, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By The Huffington Post News Editors

President Barack Obama on Monday participated in the annual White House Easter Egg roll. Thousands flocked to the South Lawn of the White House to participate in games, enjoy live entertainment and perhaps even get to meet the president himself.

Among those who did get to meet the president was 5-year-old Donovan Frazier of Scranton, Pa., who was crying after playing a game. The president came over and comforted him:

Remarks by the President and First Lady at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll

April 1, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By The White House

South Lawn

10:48 A.M. EDT

THE PRESIDENT: This is Jessica Sanchez, everybody! Give her a big round of applause. (Applause.) Kid President — give Kid President a big round of applause. (Applause.) The Easter Bunny is here. Give the Easter Bunny a big round of applause. (Applause.)

It is wonderful to see all of you. And I just want to say welcome. You guys brought the great weather. It was a little shaky this morning, but all of you did a great job sending a message upstairs, and now we’ve got beautiful weather.

And I now want to introduce the star of the Obama family, my wife, the First Lady, Michelle Obama. (Applause.)

MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you, Kid President, Robbie Novak. Isn’t he wonderful? (Applause.) Robbie, we’re so proud to have you here. You have been so inspiring. I can’t imagine that there’s anyone who hasn’t seen your video, right? You make us all want to work hard and be better. That’s right. So you’re going to spend a little time in the Oval Office just fixing things up for this President, aren’t you? All right, well, it’s good to have you here.

And it’s great to have everyone here this morning. We are so excited. The Easter Egg Roll is the biggest event that we have here on the South Lawn of the White House each year. Today we’re going to have more than 30,000 people who will pass through this yard in celebration of nutrition and health and activity. And we could not do this if it were not for all of our wonderful volunteers, our staff, all of the terrific performers and athletes who have taken time out of their lives and their busy days to make this important. So we need to give all of them a round of applause for all their hard work. (Applause.) Yes, indeed!

So today, we want you to have a great time. We want you to run around. We want you to go over and see the White House Garden. We want you to learn about making tasty, healthy food. We’re going to come down and do some Easter egg roll. We’re going to read some stories. But overall, we want you guys to have a good time and keep moving and be healthy. And, kids, eat your vegetables, okay?

All right, you all, take care. We’ll see you down there. Bye-bye. Thank you. (Applause.)

END

10:51 A.M. EDT

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Watch Live and Follow Online: The 2013 Easter Egg Roll

April 1, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment

By <a href="/author-detail/475">Colleen Curtis</a>

Today, the President and First Lady will host more than 30,000 people from all 50 states on the South Lawn of the White House for the 135th annual Easter Egg Roll. The curated live stream (above) is new this year, and features historic facts about egg rolls past and will highlight select events throughout the day.

Check out the complete Easter Egg Roll line-up, and go to WH.gov/live to watch additional live streams, including a feed from the Storytime Stage, where this year's readers include NASCAR’s Danica Patrick, Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson, Elmo, Abby, Gordon and Rosita from Sesame Street, the full cast of Super Sprowtz, The Wanted, and actress Quvenzhané Wallis, or you can tune in to the Rocking Egg Roll Stage to see performances from Jordin Sparks, Austin Mahone, Coco Jones, Sesame Street, and The Wanted. You can also watch cooking demonstrations of healthy family favorites from top chefs at the Play with Your Food station, and of course you can follow all the day's action on social media using the hashtag #EasterEggRoll or on Storify, below.

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The 2013 #EasterEggRoll “Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You!”

On Monday, April 1st 2013, the President and First Lady will host more than 30,000 people from all 50 states on the South Lawn of the White House for the 135th annual Easter Egg Roll. Watch live streams from the event at WH.gov/live and check out some highlights from the #EasterEggRoll below.

Storified by President Obama announce the White House #EasterEggRoll: youtu.be/f1OHJUc2QTUThe White House

Kids Dancing, Eggs Rolling, Tune in! For more information head to WH.gov/EasterEggRoll. ...read more Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House

Austin MahoneCoco JonesColleen CurtisDanica PatrickEaster Egg RollEggs RollingFirst LadyJordin SparksMinnesota Viking Adrian PetersonNASCARPresident ObamaQuvenzhan WallisRocking Egg Roll StageSesame StreetSouth LawnStorytime StageSuper SprowtzWHWhite House News, Politics, Government Complete 2013 Easter Egg Roll Program and Talent Line-up March 29, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment By The White House This week’s final announcement details the program, activities, and talent line-up for the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll, a tradition in its 135^th year and the largest annual public event at the White House. The Easter Egg Roll will take place Monday, April 1^st, on the South Lawn of the White House and is focused on promoting health and wellness with the theme, “Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You!” The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling. The entire Easter Egg Roll event, including all of the headliner music acts and Storytime Stage readers, will be broadcast live on www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll. A full schedule will be posted on the morning of April 1^st so people from across the country will be able to participate in the event. Talent Line-up This year’s special guest is Robby Novak, better known as Kid President. Jordin Sparks, Austin Mahone, Coco Jones, Sesame Street, and The Wanted will perform on the Rockin’ Egg Roll Stage. Jessica Sanchez will sing the National Anthem. The Official Emcee of the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll is Tommy McFly, who will introduce acts on the music stage on the ellipse. The United States Marine Corps Band will perform American classics. Readers on the Storytime Stage will be NASCAR’s Danica Patrick, Minnesota Viking Adrian Peterson, Elmo, Abby, Gordon and Rosita from Sesame Street, the full cast of Super Sprowtz, The Wanted, and actress Quvenzhané Wallis. Chefs Flynn McGarry, B. Smith, Ina Garten, Spike Mendelsohn, Katie Chin, Anne Burrell, and the White House Chefs will prepare healthy eating demonstrations in the Play with your Food station. In the Eggtivity Zone, Dr. Jayne Greenberg, Cornell McClellan, Donna Richardson Joyner, Curtis Pride and Shellie Pfohl will represent the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition as players and coaches from professional sports teams teach kids how to play sports and show kids easy, fun ways to stay active and fit. Athletes participating in the Eggtivity Zone include: Katrina Adams (US Tennis Association) Lorenzo Alexander (Arizona Cardinals) Bradley Beal (Washington Wizards) Anquan Boldin (San Francisco 49ers) Lauren Crandall (US Field Hockey) Jill Craybas (US Tennis Association) Victor Cruz (New York Giants) Dwayne De Rosario (DC United) Rachel Dawson (US Field Hockey) Ajai Dhadwal (US Field Hockey) Derrick Dockery (Dallas Cowboys) Ray Gaddis (Philadelphia Union) John Hackworth (Philadelphia Union) Nene Hilario (Washington Wizards) William Holt (US Field Hockey) Liezel Huber (US Tennis Association) Doc Jacobs (VETSports) Denis Kudla (US Tennis Association) Kari Miller (US Sitting Volleyball) Brett Keisel (Pittsburgh Steelers) Jennifer Kessy (US Volleyball) Maya Moore (Minnesota Lynx) Lewis Neal (DC United) Emeka Okafor (Washington Wizards) John Orozco (US Gymnastics) Danica Patrick (NASCAR) Adrian Peterson (Minnesota Vikings) Clark Rachfal (US Para Cycling) Antwaan Randle-El (Pittsburgh Steelers) April Ross (US Volleyball) Marcelo Saragosa (DC United) Etan Thomas (Atlanta Hawks) Brian Vahaly (US Tennis Association) Robert Vartughian (Philadelphia Union) John Wall (Washington Wizards) Lindsay Whalen (Minnesota Lynx) Candice Wiggins (Minnesota Lynx) Shaenon Williams (Philadelphia Union) The Hop To It Stage …read more Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Press Office Danica PatrickEaster Egg RollhealthmusicNASCARNational AnthemQuvenzhan WallisSesame StreetSouth LawnsportstraditionWhite Housewhitehouse News, Politics, Government First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Military Families at the Fisher House and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center March 22, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment By Captain Todd Veazie First Lady Michelle Obama visited the Fisher House at Walter Reed Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, to celebrate Easter early with military families. Accompanied by First Dog, Bo, and an Easter basket full of cookies, the First Lady decorated Easter cards with military children. First Lady Michelle Obama participates in a pre-Easter celebration with military families and children at the Fisher House, located at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., March 20, 2013. As part of her Joining Forces initiative, the First Lady visited The Fisher House, a program that supports military families by welcoming them to stay at the House while their loved one receives specialized medical care. (Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson) In her work with Joining Forces, Mrs. Obama applauds organizations which aid active and veteran service members and military families. “The Fisher Houses, as you all know, are just so important to families who are recuperating,” said the First Lady in her remarks. “And all around the country, they are as beautiful and as welcoming and as comforting as you guys are experiencing here.” The Fisher House is a program established to assist families in need and to ensure that they are provided with the comforts of home in a supportive environment while their loved ones receive care. Mrs. Obama invited the participating families to this year’s Easter Egg Roll, which takes place on the South Lawn of the White House. Following her visit with the military families at the Fisher House, Mrs. Obama visited wounded warriors at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. CAPT Todd Veazie is Executive Director of Joining Forces in the Office of the First Lady. …read more Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Easter Egg RollExecutive DirectorFirst DogFirst LadyFirst Lady Michelle ObamaFisher HouseJoining ForcesSouth LawnWalter Reed National Military Medical CenterWhite House White House Press Office President Obama to Honor MLS Cup Champion Los Angeles Galaxy and Stanley Cup Champion Los Angeles Kings at The White House March 21, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment By The White House Teams to Host a Let’s Move! Clinic on the South Lawn Following the Ceremony for children from Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, March 26, President Obama will welcome the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings and the Major League Soccer champion LA Galaxy to the White House to honor their 2012 championship seasons in a ceremony at the White House. This visit will also continue the tradition begun by President Obama of honoring sports teams for their efforts to give back to communities as part of their trip to Washington. After the ceremony, the teams will host a Let’s Move! clinic on the South Lawn of the White House for youth sport participants from across the country. The clinic is supported by MLS WORKS, MLS’s community outreach initiative that promotes the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, and the Kings Care Foundation, the club’s community outreach initiative that is focused on providing and enhancing educational, recreational, and health-related programs for the youth of Los Angeles. The children participating in the clinic come from the U.S. Soccer Foundation’s Soccer for Success program in Philadelphia, America SCORES programs in Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland and Washington, D.C. and NHL’s Hockey is for Everyone programs in Washington, D.C., Columbus, Detroit and Philadelphia. Background information on youth sports programs participating: MLS WORKS MLS WORKS is Major League Soccer's community outreach initiative dedicated to addressing important social issues and serves as a platform for both League and club philanthropic programs. MLS WORKS seeks to establish Major League Soccer as a leader for improving the lives of people through sport. LA Galaxy Foundation The LA Galaxy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to helping children through educational, health and soccer based initiatives and programs. LA Galaxy Foundation will continue to support organizations and activities dedicated to encouraging, educating and empowering the children in our community. Kings Care Foundation The Kings Care Foundation is the award-winning, non-profit children’s charity of the Los Angeles Kings. Formed in 1996, the Kings Care Foundation is dedicated to providing children in the Greater Los Angeles area with educational and recreational opportunities and has donated nearly $8 million in monetary and in-kind donations. The Kings Care Foundation is proud to support the local community by making a direct impact on the lives of nearly one million children throughout Southern California each year. Soccer for Success The U.S. Soccer Foundation, the major charitable arm of soccer in the United States, runs the national after-school program Soccer for Success. Soccer for Success provides children in urban underserved areas with structured physical activity, nutrition education and mentorship, for 90 minutes a day, three times per week for 24 weeks per year, at no cost to their families. Soccer for Success ensures that children in under-resourced communities have easy and affordable access to a high quality out-of-school program that supports their physical and personal development. The children participating in the event are from a Better Tomorrows community in …read more Source: White House Press Office Better TomorrowsGreater Los AngeleshealthKings Care FoundationLos AngelesLos Angeles KingsMajor League SoccerMLSNHLPresident ObamaSoccer FoundationSouth LawnSouthern CaliforniasportsStanley CupUnited StatesWhite Housewhitehouse News, Politics, Government Let’s Move! White House Social: Easter Egg Roll March 21, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment By <a href="/author-detail/272">Kasie Coccaro</a> Ed. Note: This is a cross post from the blog of LetsMove.gov. You can find the original post here. We're excited to announce that our next White House Social will be a Let's Move! Social here, at the White House. On Monday, April 1st, 2013, the First Family will host the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll with the theme “Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You!” We are inviting Let's Move! followers on Twitter and Facebook and their children, ages 5 – 13, to join the fun on the South Lawn and of course to share their experience with their followers! The day's activities — which will include sports and cooking demonstrations — will help educate families on smart ways to incorporate healthy eating and exercise choices into their daily routines, key pillars of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move!initiative. Interested in joining? Sign up for your chance to join other @LetsMove followers for the White House Easter Egg Roll at WhiteHouse.gov/Social In order to apply, you must follow @LetsMove on Twitter or Facebook and you must have children ages five to thirteen. After you sign up for your chance to attend, spread the word! Let your followers know that you submitted your entry for the #WHSocial and tell us @LetsMove. Be sure to sign up soon! Registration closes on Friday, March 22nd at 12:00 p.m. EST. …read more Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Easter Egg RollESTFirst FamilyMove SocialSouth LawnsportsWhite HouseWhite House Easter Egg RollWhite House Social News, Politics, Government Remarks by the First Lady at Fisher House Family Easter Event March 20, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment By The White House Maryland Fisher House IV Bethesda, Maryland 1:25 P.M. EDT MRS. OBAMA: Thank you, Crystal. It's so good to be back. It's good to see you guys. Are you having fun? CHILDREN: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: Are you ready for a little more fun? I'm coming to engage in the fun with you. Are you ready? Are you ready to show me how to make some stuff? This is my second time here at Fisher House right around the Easter holidays, but it's not my second time, period. I mean, the Fisher Houses, as you all know, are just so important to families who are recuperating. They're doing some great stuff. As you can see, the houses are beautiful. And all around the country, they are as beautiful and as welcoming and as comforting as you guys are experiencing here. That’s one of the reasons why we are so supportive of all the efforts that the Fisher Houses do. And we're grateful to the Fisher family — Crystal, who is here on behalf of her family — because it wouldn’t happen without them. So I like to come and hang out, number one, to bring cookies. Anybody like cookies here? I'm not sure if we haven't any cookie fans. (Laughter.) Just checking. And one other thing I come bearing. We do this really cool thing at the White House around Easter every year. It's called our Easter Egg Roll. Have you guys heard of the Easter Egg Roll? We do it in the backyard of the White House on the South Lawn, and there are thousands of people who come. And we've got great entertainment, bands playing. We've got athletes who come, we've got Easter bunnies, and characters, and face painting, and bands playing, and lots of running right on the South Lawn. Does that sound fun? CHILDREN: Yes. MRS. OBAMA: I brought tickets for all of you to come. So that’s the other thing I bring. (Applause.) So the Monday after Easter, you guys are invited to my house to hang out, okay? I have one last surprise for you guys. I brought a friend. Bo! (Bo walks into the room.) I brought Bo. Bo came to see you guys. Okay, so first I'm going to check out — I'm going to come around to the tables. If you don’t like dogs, just let me know. Bo is a sweetheart, but he's big; he's bigger than some kids realize. (Laughter.) So it takes a little second, but that’s all he is, is big. He's really a big baby. He's a big baby. He …read more Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Press Office bandsBo BodogsEaster Egg RollentertainmentFirst LadyFisher HouseFisher HousesMRSSouth LawnWhite House News, Politics, Government Don't Miss Out! Tickets Lottery for the 2013 Easter Egg Roll Opens Today February 21, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment By <a href="/author-detail/475">Colleen Curtis</a> Are you in? Don't miss your chance to join the First Family for the 135th annual White House Easter Egg Roll on Monday April 1. This year's theme is “Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You” — and more than 35,000 people will be joining the First Family on the South Lawn for activities including games, stories, singing, dancing, and of course, the traditional egg roll. Once again, tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate in a tradition that dates back to 1878. Starting today, you can click here to enter the lottery and win a chance to join the fun (the lottery closes at 10 am EST on Monday February 25, 2013). The event is open to children aged 13 years and younger and their families. In addition to all the fun and games, the day's activities — which will include sports and cooking demonstrations — will help educate families on smart ways to incorporate healthy eating and exercise choices into their daily routines, which are key pillars of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative. Families and schools who can't make the trip to Washington, DC but want to participate in the festivities can enter the annual poster contest. Learn more about the White House Easter Egg Roll …read more Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Colleen CurtisESTFirst FamilyFirst Lady Michelle ObamaMonday FebruarySouth LawnsportsUnited StatesWhite House Easter Egg Roll News, Politics, Government White House Announces 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll February 15, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment By The White House The President and First Lady announced today that this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll will be held on Monday, April 1^st. The event will feature live music, sports courts, cooking stations, storytelling and, of course, Easter egg rolling. In support of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative to ensure that all our children grow up healthy and reach their full potential, the activities will encourage children to lead healthy, active lives. The White House will open its South Lawn for children ages 13 years and younger and their families. White House Easter Egg Roll tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system, allowing guests from across the United States to participate in a tradition that dates back to 1878. The lottery will open for entries on February 21^st at 10:00 AM EST and close on February 25^th at 10:00 AM EST. Tickets are free of charge and are non-transferable. Full ticketing details can be found at www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll. To place your commemorative egg order, please visit www.recreation.gov, and follow the link to the online Easter egg store. For the most up-to-date information on the Easter Egg Roll and other public events at the White House, please visit www.whitehouse.gov/eastereggroll or call the Visitors Office 24-hour information line at (202) 456-7041. Media details will be released in the coming weeks. …read more Source: FULL ARTICLE at The White House Press Office Easter Egg RollFirst LadymusicSouth LawnsportsUnited StatesVisitors OfficeWhite HouseWhite House Easter Egg Roll Now, that's funny! The Ref: PEDs, The Heat At The White House, and MORE February 1, 2013 Bartle Doo Leave a comment The Miami Heat Visited The White House The 2012 NBA champs were rewarded for their success with a trip to the White House. Before the team arrived, the event announcement caused panic amongst presidential staffers, as 'Bringin' the Heat to the White House' is usually what Joe Biden yells before sunbathing on the South Lawn. <img src="http://2.media.collegehumor.cvcdn.com/54/24/37d6134b7bd4bf6b6b2ba602b3ecc5e9-the-ref-peds-the-heat-at-the-white-house-and-more.jpg" width="290" height="218" alt="The Ref: PEDs, The Heat At The White House, and MORE – Image 1" /… Source: FULL ARTICLE at College Humor – Articles Joe BidenSouth LawnWhite House

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The World Series Champion San Francisco Giants Visit the White House

Local Spanish Language Television Reporters Attend "Live from the White House" Series

White House Announces 2013 Spring Garden Event

Weekly Wrap Up: “We Have Not Forgotten”

Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You: The 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll

30K Flock to White House Egg Roll

Obama Comforts Crying Boy At Easter Egg Roll (PHOTO)

Remarks by the President and First Lady at the 2013 White House Easter Egg Roll

Watch Live and Follow Online: The 2013 Easter Egg Roll

The 2013 #EasterEggRoll “Be Healthy, Be Active, Be You!”

On Monday, April 1st 2013, the President and First Lady will host more than 30,000 people from all 50 states on the South Lawn of the White House for the 135th annual Easter Egg Roll. Watch live streams from the event at WH.gov/live and check out some highlights from the #EasterEggRoll below.

Complete 2013 Easter Egg Roll Program and Talent Line-up

First Lady Michelle Obama Visits Military Families at the Fisher House and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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