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The Andersen's family dog, Major, loves to sled! He sits calmly all the way down the hill and barks for more! Above, Patty & Brian Andersen, with Major, enjoy a fun day sledding down Wagon Hill. Courtesy Martha Andersen
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Today is “Pi Day,” celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant -- the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter -- which is approximately 3.14159.
Pi has been calculated to over one trillion digits beyond its decimal point. As an irrational and transcendental number, it will continue infinitely without repetition or pattern. While only a handful of digits are needed for typical calculations, Pi’s infinite nature makes it a fun challenge to memorize, and to computationally calculate more and more digits.
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VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
On April 30, 2014, terms on various Town boards, commissions, and committees will expire. In mid-April, the Town Council will begin the process for making its annual appointments/reappointments to Town boards, with appointments to take effect May 1, 2014. The Durham Town Council is seeking interested residents of the Town of Durham who have the ability, desire, and time needed to fill these vacancies.
Citizens interested in board appointments may stop in or contact the Town Administrator’s office at 868-5571 and ask for a board application form. Applications are also available on the home page of the Town’s web site: www.ci.durham.nh.us in the green area located at the right. Click on “Forms”, then “Application for Appointment”.
Completed applications may be mailed to the Town Administrator’s office, or submitted via email to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday, March 28, 2014.
Conservation Commission: 4 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy
Durham Agricultural Commission: 2 regular vacancies; 2 alternate vacancies
Durham Energy Committee: 3 regular vacancies
Economic Development Committee: 1 regular vacancy
Historic District /Heritage Commission: 2 regular vacancies
Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee: 2 regular vacancy; 1 alternate vacancy
Oyster River Management Advisory Committee: 2 members
Parks and Recreation: 2 regular vacancies
Planning Board: 2 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy
Strafford Regional Planning Commission MPO Policy Committee: 1 vacancy
Zoning Board of Adjustment: 1 regular vacancy; 2 alternate vacancies
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DURHAM UPDATES EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
Fire Chief Corey Landry and the Town’s various departments have been working to update Durham’s Emergency Management Plan over the last year in order to keep it up to date and in conformance with new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. This week, Administrator Selig formally adopted the plan on behalf of the Town.
Durham has an Emergency Operations Plan, a Hazard Mitigation Plan, and dam management plans individually and jointly with UNH for individual structures throughout the community, as well as a water supply emergency plan.
All of Chief Landry’s efforts in shepherding the process are appreciated.
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UNH RESCUES DURHAM’S CHURCHILL RINK WITH A TEMPORARY ZAMBONI MACHINE
Durham owns a Zamboni that is utilized to maintain the ice at the Churchill Rink. Our Zamboni broke down recently and on short notice, UNH graciously made one of its own Zamboni machines available to the Town.
A thank you is extended to the folks at UNH Campus Recreation/the Whittemore Center for the use of the machine.
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DURHAM WITHDRAWS FROM NHDOT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM
Durham had been awarded a Safe Routes to School grant from the NHDOT several years ago to install a number of speed tables, for thermoplastic line striping in the vicinity of the Middle School, and for soft costs such as a bike rodeo program for the Oyster River Cooperative School District.
Unfortunately, the program proved very cumbersome to implement and the cost/complexity of administering the program was ultimately judged to exceed the benefit of the grant award. As a result, Durham has notified the NHDOT that we will not be pursuing the program. We appreciate all of the collaboration from a committed group of Durham residents, as well as from staff at the Oyster River Middle School who were involved in the initiative.
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ZONING DETERMINATION FOR 66 MAIN STREET – THE VACANT FORMER ATO FRATERNITY BUILDING ON MAIN STREET – Building No Longer Possesses Grandfathered Status for Fraternity/Sorority Use
The owner of the former ATO Fraternity House property at 66 Main Street that has been empty now since November 6, 2011, was recently informed by the Code Enforcement Department that the property was no longer grandfathered for a fraternity use.
After having been raided by police as part of a drug investigation the prior year, Fire caused extensive interior damage on July 11, 2012.
A Building permit #13-461 to repair that damage was issued on June 3, 2013. To date, there has been no active progress on restoration of the fire damaged area under that permit and it expired.
There has also been no Fraternity or Sorority in Occupancy of the structure for well over 1 year, the time period under which grandfathered status expires. Further, the fraternity has pursued other non-fraterntiy/sorority uses for the parcel to include the SORA project which ultimately did not move forward.
The Durham Zoning Ordinance, 175-28.C, requires a Non-Conforming Use that has been discontinued after a year to meet the current Zoning Ordinance for any subsequent Uses. The current Zoning Ordinance does not allow Fraternity/Sorority Uses within the Central Business District.
Planning Board action will be required for any Change in Use in the future.
Durham’s Planning Department has recently been advised by the owner of the parcel, Gamma Theta Corporation (the local alumni chapter of ATO fraternity), that it is in conversations with Rite Aid Pharmacy to redevelop the property as a pharmacy use. Gamma Theta is presently marketing the 66 Main Street property.
As you may know, Rite Aid has been evaluating possible locations in Durham for some time as it seeks a larger/freestanding venue from its present Mill Plaza location – potentially at the Town Office site or elsewhere.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT BIDS OUT ENGINE 1 REPLACEMENT
Durham’s Capital Improvement Plan for 2014 funds the replacement of Engine 1 at the Durham Fire Department. The department put the apparatus out to bid with proper advertising and only one bid was received. Chief Landry and the staff at the department are looking into whether the pricing on the single bid received is competitive with the broader market or whether we should go out to bid once again.
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REQUEST FROM DURHAM HOUSING ASSOCIATION REGARDING ELIMIANTING FIRE LANE DESIGNATION OF DIRT PORTION OF SMITH PARK LANE
The Town has received a written request from the Durham Housing Association asking the community to eliminate the fire lane designation for the dirt portion of Smith Park Lane. The dirt portion of the roadway is the lower section from the paved turnaround area to Mill Pond Road. The Durham Community Church owns the majority of Smith Park Lane and this land is largely leased to the Durham Housing Association.
The Town has had issues with significant erosion over the years as water sheets down the unpaved portion of Smith Park Lane onto Mill Pond Road creating a recurring issue of dirt and sand washing over the Town’s sidewalk along the roadway and ultimately into the Mill Pond contributing to the filling in of the pond and turbidity problems for the watershed.
The Fire Department and Public Works Department are open to the request and therefore the matter will be brought forward for Council consideration in the coming weeks.
To view a copy of the letter received from the Durham Housing Association, click HERE.
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DURHAM POLICE PREPARE FOR ASSESSMENT - PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION ON MARCH 31, 2014
The Durham Police have been a nationally accredited law enforcement agency since 1999. To maintain that status, every three years assessors visit Durham and inspect the policies and procedures to ensure that the agency has established best practice standards and equally as important, that the agency is adhering to them. The Durham Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve accreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.
A team of Assessors representing the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), will confirm the Durham Police Department's ability to comply with state of the art standards in four basic areas: policy and procedures, administration, operations, and support services. The team will consist of Chief Carl Shinner of the La Plata Police Department, La Plata, Maryland and Ms. Synthia Nugent of the Wilmette Police Department, Wilmette, Illinois.
As part of the on-site assessment, agency employees and members of the community are invited to offer comments at a public information session on Monday, March 31, 2014 at 7:00 PM. The session will be conducted in the Durham Police Department Community Room, #86 Dover Road, Durham, New Hampshire.
Agency employees and the public are also invited to offer comments by calling: 603-590-0770, on Monday, March 31, 2014 between the hours of 1PM and 3PM. Comments will be taken by the Assessment Team.
Telephone comments as well as appearances at the public information session are limited to ten minutes and must address the agency's ability to comply with CALEA's standards. A copy of the standards is available at the Durham Police Department. Local contact is Captain David Holmstock at 603-868-2324.
Any person wishing to submit written comments about the Durham Police Department's ability to comply with the standards for accreditation may send them to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA), 10302 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030-2201.
To find out more information about the process, click HERE.
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ED LEVESQUE ACCEPTING POSITION AT STRAFFORD COUNTY
Retired Sergeant and School Resource Officer Ed Levesque had returned to Durham PD in a two-fold position. Upon his retirement Chief Kurz was very pleased that Ed would work part-time fulfilling the dual role of parking enforcement while providing a police officer presence in the downtown area. Recently an investigator’s position became vacant at Strafford County Attorney’s Office focusing upon Domestic Violence that appeared to fit Ed’s expertise perfectly. After a thorough process, Ed was offered the position and will begin later in the month. His new position will require Ed to prepare domestic violence cases for trial, ensuring that the victims have the support they need as they traverse the legal system and providing domestic violence training to the thirteen Strafford County law enforcement agencies. While we will miss Ed’s continuing commitment to Durham, we wish him well as he brings his professional expertise and compassion to the entire County of Strafford.
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RETIRED POLICE CHIEF NICHOLAS J. HALIAS PASSES AWAY
Nick Halias, who came to the University of New Hampshire in September 2000 as Police Chief and retired in January 2012, succumbed on March 3rd to his illness that had stricken him over the past year. He was 67. Previous to arriving at UNH Chief Halias served for thirty (30) years with the New Hampshire State Police rising through the ranks to command the Major Crimes Bureau. During his tenure at UNH he led the effort to have the department accredited through the Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation. He was a partner in all things public safety in Durham providing a professional approach and a “can-do” attitude. Chief Kurz remarked that “I only had to ask Nick once! Whatever Durham Police needed, Chief Halias was there to assist and support!”
Nick was an Adjunct Professor for the University System of New Hampshire College of Lifelong Learning for the New Hampshire Community College System. He is a member of the Board Trustees for the New Hampshire Community Colleges. Chief Halias held a Master's Degree from Fitchburg State University. He graduated from numerous police management schools including the FBI National Academy and was a New Hampshire Mason of the Eureka Lodge, Concord for 45 years where he was a recipient of the Major General John Sullivan Distinguished Service Award. He was a 32nd Degree Mason who enjoyed membership in the Scottish Rite Valley of Concord and Nashua. He is survived by his wife Linda of 36 years, a sister, Rosalie, of Atkinson, New Hampshire and several cousins. A memorial Celebration for Nicholas J. Halias will be held on Thursday April 10, 2014 at the Criminal Justice Training Facility in Concord.
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UPCOMING WORKING GROUP MEETING REGARDING UNH OUTDOOR POOL
Several months ago, Mr. Selig asked two members of the Council (Jay Gooze and Wayne Burton), two representatives from FUNHOP (Dudley Dudley and Kenny Rotner), and long-time pool enthusiast Marjorie Wolfson to join him in endeavoring to work through the future of the UNH Outdoor Pool with representatives from UNH.
The group has meet on two occasions to date and Mr. Selig in conjunction with UNH officials has arranged for the working group to meet next at 3 PM on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at the Durham Public Library (second floor) to continue the dialogue.
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WHAT IF WE MAKE DURHAM MORE WALKABLE?
Social capital -- a community's collective asset that is based on the power of its social networks -- is enhanced by safe sidewalks, good lighting, and well designed, compact development with easy access to shops, parks, schools, and dining.
Studies indicate that communities that are walkable are linked to greater health benefits, higher home values, and better mental health.
With the Master Plan update underway, residents might wish to learn more about this concept. Read the newly published UNH Carsey Institute article, "Walking Builds Community Cohesion."
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Framing continued this week at the new Town Hall site. Above, installers are placing the floor joist system for the first floor lobby area. Courtesy Craig Stevens
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CLEAN UP DAY AT WAGON HILL FARM - SUNDAY, MARCH 16, 2014
A local group of dog owners who often walk their pets at Wagon Hill Farm have organized a clean up day for Sunday, March 16, 2014 at 1:00 PM. Those interested in participating in this effort are asked to please bring a bucket with plastic bag liner, extra bags, and a shovel.
Coffee and treats will be provided afterward. No dogs please! Contact Ellen at ellenkare51@gmail.com for more information.
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OPPORTUNITY FOR DURHAM RESIDENTS TO BE ACTIVE AND LEARN AT UNH THIS SUMMER
UNH offers numerous and varied summer programs for youth in K-12 within the Durham/Lee/Madbury community and beyond: from academic enrichment, to the arts, to athletics, to traditional camps and water activities. Most programs are held on the UNH campus in a supportive, safe, and fun environment.
Instructors are University professors and staff, high school teachers, and college students. State-of-the-art facilities and equipment are utilized to maximize the learning experience. Encourage your child to explore individual interests and talents. Most programs are currently accepting registrations.
Learn more about all of the UNH programs and join an email list for updates at http://www.unh.edu/youth-programs/ or contact Cathy Leach at cathy.leach@unh.edu.
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MEETING OF HE MACALLEN DAM STUDY COMMITTEE
The Macallen Dam Study Committee will hold a meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2014 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Newmarket Town Hall, Council chambers. The agenda is as follows:
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Introduction: Why the Town is studying removal of the dam: An Overview of the project
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Update of Project – Gary LeMay of Gomez and Sullivan
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Preliminary Results of Hydraulic Model
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Preliminary cost estimate for dam removal
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Draft report status
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Status of CLF Grant Extension
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Public Education/Outreach
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Report on Meeting with NH DOT regarding hydraulic modeling
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Other Business
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Adjourn
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MASTER PLAN DRAFT MAPS
The Town has hired Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) to complete the updated Master Plan. SRPC has prepared a number of DRAFT maps of existing conditions (These are subject to change). To view the maps, click HERE.
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HELP HUNGRY KIDS IN THE ORCSD
Food pantries in our area are overtaxed and may not be reaching children in need. There are children in the District that go hungry for the 68 hours between their Friday school lunch and Monday. Hungry kids are not just hungry: they don't learn.
To find out how to help, come to a $5-donation dinner meeting at the Oyster River High School starting at 6pm on March 18. Learn about a new local chapter of the national program, “End 68 Hours of Hunger," and help devise ways to permanently fund the program, which is designed to be completely funded through donations, fund-raising, and goodwill.
RSVP about the dinner to Wynne at wynnegm@comcast.net by Monday, March 17 to help plan, but otherwise feel welcome to attend.
For more information, please read a letter from Maria Barth, HERE.
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THANK YOU FROM DURHAM RESIDENT SYLVIA FOSTER
Durham resident Sylvia Foster expresses thanks to those residents who answered the questionnaire on the prospect of building a local food organization in Durham. There were a large number of responses with 260 out of 288 in support.
A group of interested citizens are discussing building a system to preserve, bundle, and deliver local food at peak nutritional value. The top priority in hub planning is supporting local farmers through sharing/maximizing their resources, adding opportunities for crop diversity, and increasing the number and variety of value-added foods (locally made cheeses, jams, condiments, preserved meats, fish, artisan baked goods, local brews and wines). The local foods and products would replace those currently being shipped from far away.
As Durham's needs are explored, consideration is given by the group to increasingly erratic weather patterns, unpredictable economic conditions, shrinking access to traditional energy resources, and a fundamentally insecure current food system. A hub is viewed as a way to keep local dollars in the local economy and otherwise build a stronger community.
Interested persons are welcome to join this conversation in support of farmers and help make connections to consumers and sponsors. The group's next meetings are: Monday, March 31 and Monday, April 28, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Durham Public Library, Community Rooms (upstairs). Contact sylviajfoster@gmail.com with questions and/or suggestions.
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UNH KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT CARDIAC PREVENTION EXERCISE PROGRAM
The UNH Kinesiology Department’s Cardiac Prevention Exercise Program is intended for individuals over the age of 45 years with risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). The aim of the program is to help individuals improve their overall health for the prevention of a heart attack, stroke or invasive cardiovascular repair surgery through regular exercise and education.
The program offers health-related fitness testing and an individualized 24-session exercise intervention based on the participant’s personal goals and fitness testing results. Education is also provided about the major risk factors for heart disease and the lifestyle habits that can be adopted to reduce overall CVD risk. For more information about the program, click HERE.
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CHURCHILL RINK AT JACKSON'S LANDING SKATE SCHEDULE
For details on the schedule, please go to https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/churchillrink or call the rink at 868-3907.
Public Skate Schedule:
Sundays: 12:00 - 1:45pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 2:00 - 3:20pm
Tuesdays:12:00 - 4:20pm
Thursdays: 12:00 - 1:50pm
Saturday: 2:00 - 3:45pm
Open Stick & Puck (unstructured hockey)
Sunday thru Friday: 11:00 - 11:50am
Adult Drop In
Sundays: 9:30 - 10:50am
Monday & Wednesday: 12:00 - 1:20 pm
Fridays: 12:00 - 1:20pm AND 8:00 - 9:20pm
Family Pond Hockey (Helmet required)
Saturday nights, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (except for Dec 28th)
For more information, contact Gary at Rink Services Group, 603-868-3907, gary@rinkservicesgroup.com.
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THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS FROM DCAT STUDIOS
The Return of Music to the Bulletin Board System
Where is the music coming from on the bulletin board? After many years of the bulletin board being silent, music has returned! DCAT has added Pandora Live Streaming Commercial Free music to the bulletin board system. The music that’s playing is at the discretion of the DCAT Coordinator, but that doesn’t mean suggestions are not welcome. For the next week a combination of Lite Rock & Pop Hits Radio will be playing, in the cue; Jazz & Easy Listening. If you have any suggestions, please contact: Craig Stevens, DCAT Coordinator – dcat@ci.durham.nh.us
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The Quotable Eleanor Roosevelt, Sundays @ 1:30 PM, Run time: 44 Minutes
Learn about one of the most fascinating first ladies this country has ever had: Eleanor Roosevelt. Author Michele Albion brings Mrs. Roosevelt to life in an interactive discussion about the inspirational and aspirational woman. This video is also available for viewing on the Town’s On Demand site.
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Bicycling Through Europe: One Durham Family’s Adventures
Sundays @ 5:55 PM, Run time: 1:10
Think about it: imagine packing up your family, notifying teachers, renting your home, hugging your friends good-bye and setting off on a bicycle tour of Europe! One Durham family did just that. Last year, Chris and Wendy Brooks decided to bring their children on a sight-seeing adventure through Europe. They will tell you the story, share their pictures, and perhaps inspire you to take your own journey. This video is also available for viewing on the Town’s On Demand site.
These videos are also available for viewing on the Town’s On Demand site.
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MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON DEMAND
The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the Council chambers at the Durham Town Hall unless otherwise indicated below.
Trustees of the Trust Funds - Monday, March 17, 2014 (Bella's Restaurant, Mill Plaza; 1:00 PM). To view an agenda and other information, click HERE.
Town Council - Monday, March 17, 2014. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.
Economic Development Committee - Tuesday, March 18, 2014. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.
All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.
VIDEO ON DEMAND: Meetings can also be viewed via Video on Demand. Interested viewers can access the streaming site from the Town’s website at http://ci.durham.nh.us/ by clicking the DCAT on demand logo, or directly at http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.
Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.
DCAT Programming Schedule, please click HERE.
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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.
Ella, Chloe, and Evie enjoyed some hot chocolate and sledding during Wagon Hill Family Fun Day last Saturday. Courtesy Stefanie Frazee
R.E.A.C.H – Recreation Education and Adventure Close to Home - We are proud to present: R.E.A.C.H. - A collaboration between Oyster River Cooperative School District, Durham Parks & Recreation Department, and the UNH InterOperability Laboratory to provide exceptional opportunities for our ORCSD students. Camp R.E.A.C.H is a community-based summer camp experience. Register and find out more HERE.
Are You Thinking April Vacation Already? Join us April 21st – 24th for our Super Duper Science Sampler (grades 2-6). Register and find out more HERE.
20th Annual Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 19th. Find out more HERE.
BALANCE – Martial Arts for Women – NEW! - Shaolin Kung Fu is a form of martial arts that promotes self-defense techniques along with the cultivation of overall physical conditioning, and spiritual well-being. The class begins with a light warm-up and stretch, progressing to single technique forms (basic punch, kick, blocking). To learn more Email: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us to put your name on the mailing list.
A Jumpstart to Your Week -
Yoga: Every Monday 6-7AM.
Pilates: Every Monday 9-10AM
OR pick another class that FITS your schedule HERE.
Senior Trips – Are you interested in taking a trip to places like Boston, New York, Foxwoods, etc.? Email: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us to put your name on the mailing list.
Volunteer With DPR - Do you like being outdoors? Do you have a group looking for ways to be more involved and give back to the community? Contact: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us to learn about local volunteer opportunities. Find out more HERE.
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Save the Date:
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Annual Egg Hunt - Saturday, 4/19 (Rain Date: Sunday, 4/20)
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Memorial Day Parade - Monday, 5/26. If you would like to be involved with this year's parade, please email the Parks & Recreation Director: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us
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Summer Kickoff Party - Saturday, 6/28
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Music by the Bay Summer Concert Series - July, August
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Durham Day - Saturday, 9/27
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
UNH Marine Docent's Family Boat Building Workshop, May 16-18, 2014, at Kingman Farm in Madbury. Applications due Mar 30, 2014. For more information, click HERE. http://www.seagrant.unh.edu/family-boat-building
Fundraiser for ORHS Class of 2015 & 2016, Monday, Mar 17, 2014, 4:00 PM to close , Margaritas Mexican Restaurant, 23 Members Way, Dover. Margaritas will donate 15% of pre-taxed food and beverage sales from participants. Guests can choose items from any menu; takeout orders included. For more information, contact Matt Pappas at mpappas@orcsd.org.
Active Retirement Association - ARA will hold two public events during the week of March 17th: "Expand Your World!" and "Hillary Clinton's Formative Years at Wellesley College". For additional information, visit the ARA website at http://www.unh.edu/ara/ or contact Carol Caldwell at 603-343-1004.
"A Visit With Queen Victoria", a living history program with Sally Mummey, presented by The Newcomer's Unlimited Club and the NH Humanities Council, Friday, Mar 21, 2014, 10AM, Community Church of Durham. Open to the public.
Snow White Ballet, ORHS, Saturday, Mar 29 @ 7PM and Sunday, Mar 30 @ 2PM, ORHS auditorium. Limited ticket availability will be at the door and on-line purchasing (recommended) at http://www.northeasternballet.org/
Echo Thrift Shop - Luck of the Irish Sale. Green items 50% off, Mar 5-21.
Great Bay Rowing, located at Jackson’s Landing in Durham, has a variety of Camp programs for students interested in learning to row or improving their rowing skills. For a full description of GBR Rowing Camp options offered this summer, click HERE.
Durham Garden Club presents “Sweet Delights: Growing Your Own Small Fruit”, Tuesday, Mar 25, 2014, 6:30 PM, Durham Public Library. Giff Burnap, owner of Butternut Farm in Farmington, NH, and president of the New Hampshire Fruit Growers Association, will share the secrets of growing luscious strawberries, blueberries and raspberries in the home garden. Free and open to the public.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Baby Lap-Sit Saturday, March 15th at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2 & under with care-giver) – Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and a time to socialize afterwards. You will receive a ring to add fingerplays on each week you attend!
Electric Car Charging Station Available for Library Patrons - Wondering what that black, space-age looking contraption attached to the library’s covered bicycle parking area is? It’s a GE Wattstation car charger for electric vehicles and it’s recently been brought online for use by patrons with electric cars. Park next to the bike shed and hook up to the Wattstation to keep your vehicle charged while visiting the library.
Family Movie Afternoon “Horton Hears a Who”, Saturday, March 15th 2:00 p.m. – Join us for this fun family movie. Popcorn is served.
Affordable Health Care Act Registration Enrollment Specialist available March 15 - Open enrollment for the ACA ends on March 31, so let Mary Moynihan help you sign up here at the library, Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Just sign up at the circulation desk or call 603-868-6699 to register.
Northeastern Ballet Co. presents “Snow White” Ballet at the library, Monday, March 17th, 6:30 p.m. – Join us for this fun family program. Dancers will present small scenes from the Northeastern Ballet’s original production of “Snow White”. Don’t miss it.
Chess and Board Game Afternoon (ages 10 & up), Monday March 17th 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Join us every Monday afternoon now in the Young Adult room for a game of chess (or other board games).
Pre-school Storytimes: Tues. March 18th and Thurs. March 20th at 10:30 a.m. –The theme is: Spring and Mud!
Watercolor Group Tuesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. - Open to anyone interested in painting with watercolor with a group.
XBOX Kinect Gaming Night (ages 10 and up), Weds. March 19th, 6:00-7:30 p.m. – Come out and test your skills with our Xbox Kinect in the Young Adult Room. Pizza is served and all are welcome.
Lego Club, Thurs. March 20th at 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Join us Thursdays to make Lego creations. Lego Club is in need of Lego Donations! Have any Legos that you would like to donate to the library? They will be put to good use at our very popular Lego Club.
Homeschoolers Activity Hour, Friday March 21st, 10:30 a.m. – This week: Medieval Times! We will hear books, play some games, do some puzzles and make a craft. This group is geared to home-schoolers but all are welcome.
Crafternoon – Fri. March 21st 3:00-4:30 p.m. – Stop by the Children’s craft room on Fridays for a fun craft.
Pajama story times are once a month sponsored by Oyster River Parents and Preschoolers (ORPP). All are welcome! The next one is on Tuesday, March 25th at 6:30 pm and this month: Spring and Ducks! Come and hear stories about ducks and make a fun spring craft. Come wearing your pajamas. We read stories, do fingerplays, songs, feltboard and make a craft. ORPP supplies a snack. All are welcome.
New DPL Exhibit! Confronting the South: New Hampshire People During the Civil War - Last year marked the 150 year anniversary of the start of the American Civil War. Between April 1861 and the spring of 1865, the Civil War tested concepts of nationhood, attitudes toward race and human rights, gender roles, and the U.S. Constitution itself. Through the soldier’s letters, the exhibit interprets three aspects of the war: Confronting the South- the soldiers reaction to being in unfamiliar territory; Seeing the Elephant- popular term describing being in battle for the first time; and Life at Home- feelings and hardship of those left behind in New Hampshire. Exhibit is on loan from the UNH Dimond Library Special Collections.
Poetry Series Begins with Poet Laureate Marie Harris Wednesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. - Marie Harris kicks off the library's three-poet Spring Poetry Series! Join us for this evening of poetry! Harris is the NH Poet Laureate 1999-2004, who co-produced the first-ever gathering of state poets laureate. She has been a Visiting Writer at the Vermont Studio Center, where she has also been granted fellowships. She is the author of four books of poetry, including the prose poem memoir Your Sun, Manny. She is the editor of An Ear to the Ground: An Anthology of Contemporary American Poetry. Her children's books include G is for Granite; Primary Numbers and The Girl Who Held Colors. Andrew Periale presents his work on April 16. John Perrault presents his work on May 21.
Friends Book Discussion: "The Love of a Good Woman" Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. - Join us for April's Friends book discussion. Jennifer Lee will lead us through three stories from The Love of A Good Woman by Alice Munro: the title story, "The Children Stay" and, "Before the Change." The books are in and your copy awaits...
Tales for Tails sign-ups happening now. Contact the Children’s desk to register.
Patch Club! Earn patches and a library bag for your reading time. Register at the children’s desk.
Join the Durham Public Library Birthday Book Club. Celebrate a child’s birthday in a unique way with a gift of a book to the library. Talk to the children’s librarian at the children’s desk for more details.
Visit the DPL website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.
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WEEKLY ARREST REPORT
*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.
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FROM "HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A BRIEF HISTORY OF DURHAM, NH, 1600 - 1976 written by Philip A. Wilcox and members of the Durham Historic Association
1757 - A "wag-on-the-wall" clock bears this inscription: Thos. Wille Durham 1757. It is the only existing clock known to be made by him. Willey is recorded in a deed as a clock-maker, and was commissioned to repair the arms taken at New Castle.
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Have a nice weekend and a Happy Saint Patrick's Day on Monday!
Todd
Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, NH
T: 603-868-5571 F: 603-868-5572
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us http://www.ci.durham.nh.us
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