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Tag: holidays
[Nerdspresso] Nutcrackers: A Bittersweet Holiday Treat
Family-friendly holiday movies are a mixed bag. Some become instant classics because they appeal to all ages (Elf, The Nightmare Before Christmas) and some adults tolerate just because it keeps the … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] Nutcrackers: A Bittersweet Holiday Treat
Downtown Durham’s Central Park Fourth of July 2024
Durham Central Park hosted the Children's Independence Day Parade on Thursday, with materials from The Scrap Exchange to decorate their bikes, wagons, and strollers. After the parade circuit, volunteers provided … Continue reading Downtown Durham’s Central Park Fourth of July 2024
City Service Schedules for MLK Jr. Day [2024]
Office closures and trash pickup are scheduled for the City of Durham for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15. Most city offices and non-emergency facilities and operations will be … Continue reading City Service Schedules for MLK Jr. Day [2024]
Ready for Durham Schools Magnet Lottery?
If you’re getting ready for the Durham magnet lottery (like me), we’re down to the final hours before the application period kicks off at 12 a.m. on Jan. 8. And … Continue reading Ready for Durham Schools Magnet Lottery?
Dream Big Book Drive Returns for MLK Day
Photos: Courtesy of Book Harvest The Dream Big Book Drive, hosted by Book Harvest, returns with a community celebration on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The event is planned for … Continue reading Dream Big Book Drive Returns for MLK Day
5 Tips for Durham Teachers Coming Back from Winter Break
Students in Durham Public Schools (including mine) are gearing up to return to the classroom after the winter break. So what are some things teachers can do as children come … Continue reading 5 Tips for Durham Teachers Coming Back from Winter Break
[Nerdspresso] I’m Streaming of a White Christmas: My Favorite Holiday Movies
(In which my good friend Jeff Stanford shares his selection of prime Christmas flicks. Enjoy and have a great Christmas week - Editor) Ho ho ho, the holiday season is … Continue reading [Nerdspresso] I’m Streaming of a White Christmas: My Favorite Holiday Movies
Get Started Right for Your Family in 2024
As we welcome the New Year, parents in South Durham might consider setting resolutions that not only benefit their personal growth but also positively affect their families. Here are 10 … Continue reading Get Started Right for Your Family in 2024
Wrapping Generosity: A Grandmother’s Gift to Lyons Farm Students
Susan Colquitt lives more than 1,800 miles from South Durham in Las Cruces, New Mexico. But the retired educator managed to brighten the holiday season for every student at Lyons … Continue reading Wrapping Generosity: A Grandmother’s Gift to Lyons Farm Students

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