Hey, South Durham Parents: What’s Your Family’s Favorite Hidden Gem?

South Durham families know where the real fun is - whether it’s a quiet nature trail, a playground that’s never too crowded, a quirky shop with the best kid-friendly treats, or a … Continue reading Hey, South Durham Parents: What’s Your Family’s Favorite Hidden Gem?

A Tale of Two New SoDu Play Places

By Tricia Smar, Special to Southpoint Access Parents of young kids in South Durham rejoice as now we can set our little ones loose in not one but two nearby … Continue reading A Tale of Two New SoDu Play Places

[Southpoint Spotlight] Crafting a Creative Space in Durham

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! Chris and Marie Curran have found … Continue reading [Southpoint Spotlight] Crafting a Creative Space in Durham

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 … Continue reading Sensory-Friendly Films Return to Carolina Theatre

Kids Voting Durham Offers Summer Civic Leadership Opportunities

Kids Voting Durham, an organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement among youth, announces an opportunity for individuals aged 14-24 to contribute to the design of the KVD 2024 Election Guide. … Continue reading Kids Voting Durham Offers Summer Civic Leadership Opportunities

Durham Libraries Host Gaming, Art Events in March

Durham County Library branches are hosting LibCon919 during the week of March 18, featuring events focused on creative endeavors, tabletop roleplaying, and superheroes. Main Library Events Demon Slayer Trivia. Tweens … Continue reading Durham Libraries Host Gaming, Art Events in March

DPS Afterschool Programs Adopt Lottery Model

Durham Public Schools parents may have wanted assurances that their child would make it easily into an afterschool program in elementary school in the 2024-25 academic year. What we’re getting … Continue reading DPS Afterschool Programs Adopt Lottery Model

[SoDuWe Poll Results] Youth Activities in South Durham

Southpoint Access recently asked readers to share their insights and experiences regarding youth activities in South Durham. The results: Half the respondents indicated that their family participates in youth sports … Continue reading [SoDuWe Poll Results] Youth Activities in South Durham

[SoDu We Poll] Youth Activities in South Durham

Is your family active in youth sports? Community service? Religious groups? I'm asking Southpoint Access readers to participate in a brief 5-question survey about youth activities in our area - … Continue reading [SoDu We Poll] Youth Activities in South Durham

[SoDu We Gallery] Scout Pack 451 Embarks on New Year’s Day Hike

On the afternoon of Jan. 1, 2024, Cub Scout Pack 451 members and their families gathered at Hollow Rock Nature Park to work off some calories and enjoy the wilderness … Continue reading [SoDu We Gallery] Scout Pack 451 Embarks on New Year’s Day Hike

[SOUTHPOINT SPOTLIGHT] Shining On: Laura Helton

This summer, Laura Helton took on the role of pack leader for Scout Pack 451, which meets in the Hope Valley area at Westminster Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Old … Continue reading [SOUTHPOINT SPOTLIGHT] Shining On: Laura Helton