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What’s Happening in Durham: Jan. 13-18, 2025
Looking for something to do this week? From family-friendly events like Play Café and Canvas and Cupcakes to adult-focused activities like Serene Scribbles and Chinese Exercises for Well-Being, there’s something for everyone in Durham. Don’t forget government meetings, including the Durham Planning Commission and the Public Art Committee, and community events like Pizza Game Night…
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Durham Lights Up Tobacco Tower on Wednesday
Get Your SoDu Fix First Through Your Inbox! Celebrate the 20th annual lighting of the Lucky Strike water tower at American Tobacco Campus on Dec. 4. The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m., with 2,000 free light wands available on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is free, but parking costs $10 per vehicle (credit…
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Duke Autism Center Holds Annual Art Contest
Neurodivergent individuals and their family members in Durham are invited to participate in the annual Holiday Greeting Art Gallery and Contest at the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development. All ages and talent levels are encouraged to draw, paint, color, or sketch whatever their imaginations can conjure. Artwork will be featured in the online…
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Durham’s Book Harvest Welcomes Two New Board Members
Do you find reporting like this valuable? Support Southpoint Access as a subscriber or advertising sponsor and make it possible to keep this information flowing to readers in our community! Book Harvest, a nonprofit literacy organization dedicated to providing books for every child and support for every parent, appointed Tracey Reed Armant and Carrie Norry to its board of directors. Both…
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Durham Volleyball Battle Benefits Boys & Girls Clubs
The Battle for Bull City returns Aug. 21 as volleyball teams from Duke and North Carolina Central universities compete for the second year in a game to raise funds for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties. The event got its start thanks to an idea hatched by the head coaches of…
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Sensory-Friendly Films Return to Carolina Theatre
Starting Aug. 24, South Durham families can enjoy sensor-friendly film experiences at downtown’s Carolina Theatre. Tickets for the free screenings, a partnership with the Duke Center for Autism and Brain Development, can be reserved in advance. They run through December. The Sensory Friendly Film Series includes guidance about maintaining a safe and welcoming experience for…
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Voting Sticker Contest Open for Durham Children
When children accompany their parents or guardians to the polls this November, they’ll get a free sticker. Will your kid be the one to decide what that sticker looks like? The Durham County Board of Elections, partnering with Kids Voting Durham, has kicked off a “Future Voter” sticker contest for students in grades K-12. First…
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Durham Bulls Hosting Book Harvest Block Party
On July 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., Book Harvest holds its annual summer block party at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park on Blackwell Street downtown. The event kicks off National Summer Learning Week with free books, activities, and music. Parking and admission are free. It features special guest Happy Dan the Magic Man. The…
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South Durham Kicking Off Summer Reading Adventure
Read at least two books before July 27 and you could win a dice tower in the South Regional Library’s Roll Your Own Reading Adventure event. It all kicks off on June 8. Get a reading tracker from the library, roll dice three times, and determine your challenge. Read the books and return the tracker…
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Durham City Parks Offer Summer Programs That Need More Workers
The Durham Parks and Recreation Department has boosted marketing efforts, offers competitive hourly rates, and hosted a job fair, but continues to struggle with finding enough seasonal staff for city camps and pools. On Thursday, parks department officials are set to make a presentation to City Council about Durham’s summer camp programs, summer teen camps…
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Durham Fire Department Offers Camp for Girls
Got a daughter interested in life as a professional firefighter? The Durham Fire Department this summer is introducing an all-girls Junior Fire Marshal Camp called Bull City Blazers. The camp, running July 17-19, is open to girls ages 13-16. They’ll get a hands-on introduction to life in the fire service. The camp is free, but…
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Githens Middle Girls Soccer Notches 100th Win!
The Githens Middle School Raiders girls soccer team this week won its 100th game in a row, continuing a streak that started in 2016 with teacher/coaches Rory McElroy and Karen Parker. Congratulations to the Raiders! Check out the coverage on WRAL:
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