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 NEWS AND HAPPENINGS ...
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Friday, September 25, 2015
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A monarch butterfly that has just emerged from its chrysalis in Durham readying itself for the long flight south to Mexico. Courtesy Todd Selig
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DURHAM DAY 2015! Join Durham Parks & Recreation tomorrow, Saturday, September 26th, for this local tradition, which includes: a FREE BBQ lunch, kayak and boat tours of Great Bay, live music by the Drew Yount Band, oyster education, antique car display, information on the Oyster River Forest, fire truck and ambulance exploration, kids activities, a live performance by Theatre Under The Stars- Sugar Coated Shakespeare, children’s crafts and games with Durham Public Library and much more to enjoy! See the schedule of events below under "Parks and Recreation Programs & Events".
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NOTICE OF VACANCY ON DURHAM TOWN COUNCIL
The Durham Town Council is seeking interested residents of the Town of Durham who have the ability, the desire, and the time needed to fill a vacancy for Town Councilor until March 2016.
Residents interested in filling this vacancy should complete an Application for Board Appointment and submit it to Jennie Berry at jberry@ci.durham.nh.us. The application can be downloaded from the Town website, www.ci.durham.nh.us, by clicking on "forms" located on the far right side in green on the home page, then clicking "Application for Appointment".
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, September 30, 2015.
Residents should feel free to speak with a member of the Town Council or Administrator Selig about what being a Town Councilor entails.
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WATER SYSTEM HYDRANT FLUSHING
Water System Hydrant flushing will occur at the end of September. For more details, click HERE.
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OUTREACH - Durham Day 2015
Have questions about fertilizer management or want to know how you and your neighbors can help manage stormwater and protect Great Bay?
Durham Public Works will be at this year’s Durham Day along with the Conservation Commission to promote safe use of fertilizer and to answer your questions. There will be a suggestion box where you can tell us about what you’d like to learn more about and how we can better educate and inform the community.
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RESCINDING STAGE 1 WATER CONSERVATION
Area rivers are approaching their normal levels. As a result, it is no longer necessary to implement water conservation efforts beyond the normal stage. New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services will also be releasing water from Lake Pawtuckaway which will boost flows in the Lamprey River through the rest of the fall. We wish to thank Durham residents for their voluntary assistance with helping to provide adequate water supplies during the past water conservation efforts.
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BICYCLE ROAD RACES IN DURHAM
Durham is a community that encourages bicycling along its entire roadway system especially many of our rural more scenic areas. Wherever there is a designed/sanctioned road race, the organization must complete a Special Events form which is then reviewed and signed by each applicable Department Head such as police, the fire department, or public works, etc. Each department reviews the event from their perspective gleaning issues that must be addressed by the applicant prior to permission being granted. On several occasions there have been concerns expressed about large amounts of bicyclists traversing along various roadways in Durham. While the police are aware that there are no special event permits, it appears that various bicycle clubs meet in Durham for breakfast and then head out for a ride through the area. This activity does not require a permit and is perfectly legal as long as the bicyclist obeys the rules of the roadway. Of course, vehicle operators have laws that they must adhere to also. If there is an issue that concerns you, please contact Chief Kurz via dkurz@ci.durham.nh.us or 868-2324.
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“DRUG TAKE BACK’ PROGRAM AT THE DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
The initiative of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has been a national success where the previous events occurring in New Hampshire have taken in an astounding 276 tons of unwanted or expired medications in years past. So resounding was the success to fill this void that last year Chief Kurz decided to provide the program on a continuous basis to the residents of Durham. Numerous residents participated by dropping off a significant amount of unwanted or expired prescriptions at the police facility. Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM, residents can drop off their unused, unwanted, or expired medications at the Durham Police facility on Dover Road for no cost and it’s all anonymous!
Doing so prevents prescription drug abuse as six out of ten teenagers who have taken prescription narcotics state that they get them from their parents or relative’s medicine cabinets. Additionally, using this service keeps trace drugs out of our lakes, streams and estuaries as wastewater treatment plants cannot remove many of the compounds found in medications; so when flushed or put in a landfill, drugs are discharged into our surface and ground water and consumed by fish and wildlife. If anyone has any questions about this service, please call the Durham Police during business hours Monday through Friday.
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View of UNH's Moore Field from the Tecce Farm located on Mast Road. Courtesy Robin Mower
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CLUB UNH - A new physical activity/recreational program offered to Durham, Lee, and Madbury 3rd and 4th grade students
UNH Physical Education (PE) students will offer a social/recreational program designed to enhance skills in the areas of physical and social skill development. Students will engage in team building and cooperative activities leading to use of the indoor climbing wall in New Hampshire Hall. This program is being offered to students who may want extra time working on social skills where each student learns to trust their abilities and those in the group.
The program can effectively accommodate 15 students and registration is on a first come/first serve basis. The program will run on Tuesday afternoons for the following dates: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 from 3:45 - 5:00 PM in New Hampshire Hall at UNH. There is a suggested donation of $40.00 to support the professional development of our PE students.
For more information or to register your child, contact Michelle Grenier via email at: michelle.grenier@unh.edu or phone 603-862-1835. This program is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Kinesiology, Occupational Therapy and Education.
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SUPERVISORS OF THE CHECKLIST
If voters are uncertain of their current party affiliation, click HERE for more information.
If a voter discovers they are not listed the way they would like to be, they can change their party affiliation at the Town Clerk’s office during regular office hours, 8AM - 5PM, Monday-Friday any time up to 90 days before a primary. The Presidential Primary is scheduled for February 9, so this deadline will be in early November.
Undeclared (Independent) voters choose whether to take a Republican or a Democratic ballot at a primary and sometimes forget to change back to Undeclared. They then find themselves having to vote in the party they did not care about. Please do not be one of those unhappy voters.
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DURHAM BIKE & SPORTS ONE YEAR GRAND OPENING
Durham Bike & Sports, located at 72 Main Street, will hold a one year grand opening on Saturday, October 10, 2015.
The event will include:
DEMO DAY-Fat bikes, Electric bikes and Vintage bikes
SALE
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Bikes 50% off
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Pre-owned Bikes 20% off
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Bike accessories, (helmets, shirts, shorts, tools, lights.......) 25-35% off
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Swim suits 50% off
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Longboards 25% off
INTRODUCING Supreme Audio Experience Products!
SKULLCANDY, SONY AND PHILLIPS SOUND DEVICES AND ACCESSORIES
SKULLCANDY, Hesh 2, Headphones, Sony Active Sports Headphones, Skullcandy Smokin Buds 2,
Bluetooth Fit Sport, Skullcandy INK'D Microphone & Remote, 3' & 6' power adapters for charging iPhones, iPods and iPads
The Whiskey Barrel Band is playing from 5-7 PM.
Join us for a good sound and refreshments!
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EV DRIVE CELEBRATION AT PETTEBROOK LOT
The electric vehicle Drive celebration organized by the Durham Energy Committee on Sunday afternoon came off very well. Following a presentation by various dignitaries, attendees enjoyed a ribbon-cutting at the new electric vehicle charging station, as well as the ability to view and test drive a series of electric vehicles from BMW, Nissan, and others. There was also a display of electric vehicles, as well as ReVision Energy with information about solar for residential purposes. We appreciate everyone's involvement in this well-attended event.
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETING - Special Guest Presentation on October 20th
Economist Brian Gottlob will be presenting an economic analysis for the Town of Durham at the 7PM Economic Development Committee meeting at the Town Hall on Tuesday, October 20, 2015.
Mr. Gottlob specializes in identifying, understanding, and communicating emerging economic, fiscal, demographic, energy, labor market, real estate, and public policy trends. He offers thoughtful insights about the intersection of private sector activity and government policy, where public sector action or inaction can significantly impact the growth, development, and profitability of individual businesses, industries, not-for-profit organizations, and geographic regions.
His presentation will also be available on DCAT. Brian is the author of "Trend Lines" a policy and economics blog that can be viewed at www.briangottlob.com
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MILES GOLDBERG FUND-RAISER EVENT
On Sunday September 27th, a team of 30+ community members will be coming together to walk in the Boston Jimmy Fund Walk.
They are walking in support of Miles Goldberg, a 12-year-boy within the community who has received excellent care at The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, thanks to the dedication of the Jimmy Fund and many residents who have contributed to the fund.
Interested individuals can participate by donating funds and making a "general team donation" of any amount by clicking HERE.
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BUDGET PROCESS UPDATE
This week business manager Gail Jablonski and Administrator Selig continued the process of meeting with each department in town to evaluate budget requests that have been received. It is a time-consuming and arduous process working through every line item within each departments budget. Through the process, many reductions are made, some lines are increased, and additional detail is inserted into the document to better explain and clarify requests. Departments are challenged on why they believe they need certain requests that are included in their proposals. If residents have put in calls to the administrator's office or the business department and receive a delayed response, it is because the majority of time is being spent on budget review, in addition to managing the day-to-day affairs of the town.
Above, IT manager Luke Vincent describes for Gail Jablonski, Council chair Jay Gooze and Mr. Selig, why a server change is needed.
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DURHAM EXPERIENCING TELEPHONE SCAMS
Police Chief David Kurz advises that the police department has had several residents contact them about a continuing scam. It is clear that the desire to separate people from their money has no bounds as scammers become very innovative in attempting to do so! The calls have been very similar in nature with a foreign sounding voice contacting the persons at work and advising them of an outstanding warrant for their arrest. The residents are advised that they can contact a telephone number, one was in Florida and the other was in Texas to find out how much the “fine” is!
What is adding a thread of fear to these calls is that in both incidents the residents were contacted at work! While the Durham Police are not absolutely positive how the victim’s work information is being obtained, there is a hypothesis that some Facebook and/or LinkedIn sites have such information and may be used in this manner.
The Durham Police Department is sharing this information for awareness purposes and to help prevent fraud and/or identity theft from occurring during these purposely stressful telephone calls! As always the Durham Police urge residents NEVER to provide personal and/or credit card information via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter or telephone solicitation. It is requested that any suspicious solicitation activity be reported to the Durham Police for further assessment and review.
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DURHAM WELCOMES NEW DURHAM-BASED SOFTWARE START-UP COMPANY, SALESGOOSE, LLC
SalesGoose is a buyer-controlled sales engagement platform that empowers buyers to make better informed decisions as to with which sellers they should invest their most valuable asset – their time.
The company, founded by Durham resident Rick Ouellette, has received confirmation that it is one of five New Hampshire-based start-ups that has earned its way into the final round of New Hampshire's largest competition. TechOut 2015 is jointly organized by the New Hampshire High Tech Council and AlphaLoft. The competition identifies entrepreneurs with viable plans to develop and market new technology products and funds them through investment capital awards.
The contest’s winner will be selected at a live event hosted by Dyn in Manchester, NH on Wednesday, October 7th beginning at 5:30 p.m. At that event, a panel of judges will select the first and second place winners, while the third place winner will be decided entirely by the audience the night of the event.
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Courtesy Todd Selig
ALLEYFEST 2015
This years Ally fest was a nice success over the course of the day this past Sunday. More than 350 people attended over the course of the day. Pictured above are Sarah Grandy and Wendy Brooks.
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DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET - Agricultural Commission Survey
Share your thoughts about the Durham Farmers' Market. The Agricultural Commission is conducting a brief survey about the Durham Farmers' Market.
Help us plan for the 2016 market season. Please take a moment and complete the survey by clicking HERE.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL APPEAL
The Trustees of the Durham Public Library will kick off their Annual Appeal at this Saturday’s Durham Day. Be sure to stop by the Library’s table! Funds from the Annual Appeal support the acquisition of new titles to the Library’s collection of books, CDs, DVDs, eBooks and audio books – in addition to youth and adult programming and other special projects.
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DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22
In production and expected to ready by the end of next week: “Julian Smith – an interview with Richard Belshaw”. Hear Julian’s last interview before he loaded up the truck and moved to GA. Learn a little local history from someone that’s lived in worked in Durham since 1965. Julian will share his story about how he was “accepted” in to college, and his interesting background. This video will be available for viewing on DCAT Channel 22 & On Demand.
Bus Tour of Eversource Energy’s Seacoast Reliability Project - Total Run time: 21 Minutes. Join Durham residents along with Administrator Selig and James Jiottis, Manager & Transmission Engineer at Eversource Energy, tour residents around Durham. This video will be available for viewing on Saturday & Sunday at 1:30 PM & 6:30 PM, Monday at 11:30 AM, Tuesday at 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM, Wednesday at 8:00 AM & 5:00 PM, Thursday at 9:30 AM & 5:00 PM and Friday at 8:00 AM & 10:00 PM, also on our On Demand site.
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Don’t miss the very last “Music by the Bay” series from August 20th. DCAT 22 Studios was there as the fog rolled across the bay, but we hung in there for you. Watch as Granite Planet plays eclectic sets of classic rock, today’s pop, country and maybe even an obscure tune or two. This video will also be available on our On Demand site. DCAT 22 replay times: 10:30 & 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday.
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Join DCAT 22 Studios on a time lapse video tour of our New Town Hall. Watch from a bird’s eye view as the Town Hall starts as the old bank and quickly transforms into our new space. This video is only available on our On Demand site.
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DCAT is Live Streaming
Please join DCAT for any of our regularly scheduled meetings live-streamed directly to the device of your choice . It’s easy, all you have to do is go to: live-stream.com and follow the prompts to set up your live stream account. You’ll receive email updates as to when the meeting will be held and the start time. All you have to do is click and watch. Live-stream works on any PC (just remember to update your Adobe Flash player), Apple or Android device. Please contact dcat@ci.durham.nh.us with any questions.
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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.
Durham Day 2015 - Join Durham Parks & Recreation tomorrow, Saturday, September 26th for Durham Day 2015!
The last two years, Durham Parks & Recreation has worked with the Integrated Waste Management Committee in an effort to reduce waste and promote composting. We continue to make this a top priority, and are collaborating with the University of New Hampshire Hospitality Management Program, who will be kindly donating compostable cups, napkins, plates, utensils, and trash bags.
Durham Day is a free event, taking place at Wagon Hill Farm from 12:30 to 4:00pm. Please park in the upper lots and apple orchard. Handicapped parking is also available at the bottom of the gravel drive.
Rain date is Sunday, September 27th.
Durham Day Schedule:
12:30 Durham Day 2015 kickoff
12:30-2/2:30 Boat Rides on THE BAY (sign ups start at 12:30pm)
12:30-3:00 Free Community BBQ
12:30-3:30 Drew Yount Band
12:30-3:30 KidZone
Exhibitor’s Tables
Kayak Tours with Seven Rivers Paddling (meet at beach)
Oyster Restoration & Farming Display
Children’s Crafts with Durham Public Library
Ambulance & Fire truck Tours
Antique Car Display
3:30-4:00 Live Performance by Theatre Under the Stars
- Sugar Coated Shakespeare to conclude
Durham Day 2015.
Fall Programs
We have A LOT going on this fall! Please view all of our program offerings including detailed information on each program in our Fall Programs & Events Guide.
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Fitness Classes: Bootcamp, Pilates, Strength & Stretch, Zumba, Yoga, Gentle Yoga/Flow & Yoga Hikes.
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Tai Chi & Tai Ji Quan will begin in October.
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Pick up Pickleball and Pickleball Clinics- (9/29, 10/13, 10/20)
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Dirt Divas-woman’s meet-up mountain bike group
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After School Programs- Coyote Club, Drums Alive Classes, Paddling & Mountain Biking Adventure Programs
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Youth Programs- Teeter TOTers Parent-Child Playgroup & Children’s Yoga
Save the Date!
Spooktacular Day - Friday, October 23rd 3pm-5pm at Jackson’s Landing. Durham Parks & Recreation invites you to Jackson’s Landing to enjoy pumpkin & cookie decorating, face painting, crafts & activities and a costume parade! FREE skating at Churchill Rink for those in costume! Spooktacular snacks and refreshments will be served!
Feather Fest - Thursday, November 26th 10am at Wagon Hill Farm. This is a collaborative event between Durham Parks and Recreation and ORPP for local children and their families. Held on Thanksgiving morning, a local parent reads a story to the kids. We follow the trail of feathers for a turkey hunt and find a sweet treat down by the bay. Send the kids with dad, bring grandma and the cousins, or join your neighbors for an outing. This is fun event that kids of all ages will enjoy!
Parks and Recreation Committee Vacancies. The Parks and Recreation Committee has three vacancies to fill. If you are passionate about recreation here in Durham and would like to help support and guide the Parks and Recreation Department, please consider joining this committee. Those who are interested should contact Parks and Recreation Director, Rachel Gasowski at rgasowski@ci.durham.nh.us or committee chair, Mike Sievert at mikesievert@mjs-engineering.com. All three vacancies are three-year terms.
We want to hear from you! Have a new exciting program idea? Please be sure to share your vision with Parks and Recreation Director, Rachel Gasowski. Stop by the Recreation Department Office (2 Dover Road), or call/email the department at (603) 817-4074/ rgasowski@ci.durham.nh.us.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Youth Programs for ORMS Students - Wildcat Fitness - 8 weeks; September 29th-November 19th 3:00 - 4:00PM; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Ages 11- 15. For more information, click HERE.
Annual Leif Ericson Day Parade, Sunday, Oct 11, 2015, 6:00 AM. Please come to the world’s shortest parade in Durham, NH. Participants gather at the Launder Center on Main Street in Durham at 6:00 AM. For the 39th time, the parade begins promptly at 6:30 AM following the usual 25 foot route to Young’s Restaurant for breakfast and festivities with marchers cheering, as they go, “For noble deeds and daring done, we all salute Leif Ericson.” Wear your best Scandinavian sweater or costume and come celebrate this early explorer to these shores. Visit the Facebook page HERE.
University of New Hampshire Celebrity Series - Pavel Haas String Quartet. - Sunday, Oct 18, 2015, Paul Creative Arts Center's Johnson Theatre. Since winning the Paolo Borciani competition in Italy in Spring 2005, the Pavel Haas Quartet has established itself as one of the great chamber ensembles of today. Tickets: $30 General, $10 UNH Student with ID and Youth under18. Tickets can be purchased on line HERE, or by calling 603-862-7222(PCAC). Hours: Monday – Friday, Noon – 5:00pm as well as one hour before each event.
‘Dracula’ Ballet at Oyster River - Saturday, Oct 24, 2015, 7PM, ORHS Auditorium. Performed by the Northeastern Ballet Theatre. Adult $20, Child/Senior $17.50, Family Pack of Four $60. Recommended for children 10+ years. For tickets and more details, click HERE. Contact Edra Toth, Director, at 603-834-8834 or northeasternballettheatre@gmail.com
Mast Way School Holiday Shopping Bazaar - Openings for Vendors. Do you want your small home business or hobby to earn you some extra cash this holiday season? Sell your wares in a friendly environment that has lots of shoppers looking to cross items off their holiday shopping list. The Shopping Bazaar is scheduled for Saturday, Nov 21, 201, 9AM - 2PM. SPACE is going FAST. Contact Tonya Carlton, tonya@mvst.com or 659-8373.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Healthy Living Series: Food Shopping for your Health, Weds. Oct. 7th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Family Storytime, Sat. Sept. 26th at 10:30 am – This week: “Fall animals”! Join us for stories, fingerplays, feltboard, songs and a fun craft. All are welcome!
Durham Public Library @ Durham Day! Sat., Sept. 26 from 12:30-4:30 pm. - Come to Wagon Hill for Durham Day. Stop by and say hello to your friendly librarians, check out upcoming programs and create a fun craft at the crafting table.
Food Shopping for Your Health, 10/7 @ 6:30 pm (Healthy Living Series) Wednesdays 10/7, 10/21,10/28 @ 6:30-8 pm - No registration needed. Healthy food give-a-ways! An interactive workshop designed to equip you with tools to food shop your way to health! Come learn efficient ways to plan your meals, make grocery lists, navigate the grocery store and read food labels – and how all of this can impact your health and the health of your family. Presenters Gale Carey, Ph.D. and Kevin Pietro, Clinical Asst. Prof. are from UNH's Dept. of Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences. True or False? Diet Myth & Folklore Wed. Oct. 21, Presenter: Dr. Jesse Stabile Morrell/UNH's Dept. Molecular, Cellular & Biomedical Sciences, Incorporating Exercise into Everyday Living Wed. Oct. 28, Presenter: Dr. Shelley Mulligan/UNH College of Health & Human Services. Contact Armida Geiger ageiger@ci.durham.nh.
Unraveling the Mysteries of Classical Music Mondays 4-5 pm 10/5, 10/19, 10/26 and 11/2 – Four part series. Enriches and exposes listeners to the various styles & periods of music, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary. Presented by Patricia Terrill, Music History Master’s Degree/UNH. No registration needed. Contact Armida Geiger ageiger@ci.durham.nh.us
Book Donation Week Sept. 28th through Oct. 3rd at the Durham Public Library.
October In the Gallery with Presentation Thurs. Oct. 1, 6:30 pm "Stamp Treks" Photography Exhibition with Presentation. The exhibit features works that celebrate famous people, places & events depicted on our nation's postage stamps. The presentation describes the Stamp Treks series, photographic techniques used, & stamp collecting tips. Exhibit/Presentation by Dave Thompsen dave@dthompsen.com
Game Afternoon begins this Monday Sept. 28th from 2:45-4pm – For ages 10 & up – This week: Apples to Apples, Jr.! Come and play some board games weekly in the Young Adult room.
Storytimes! Tues. Sept. 29th and Thurs. Oct. 1st, 10:30 a.m. – This week: Monkeys! Join us for stories, finger-plays, felt board, songs and a craft.
Baby Lap-sit Weds. Sept. 30th at 10:30 am – For ages 2 & under with their care-giver. Mother Goose on the Loose! We do songs, fingerplays, stories, movement and fun. There is a time to play and socialize afterward. Sign-up at the Children’s desk.
Knitting Club Weds. Sept. 30th from 4-5 pm – For 3rd-5th graders. Sign-up at the Children’s desk. Come and learn to knit fun projects or continue on your current project.
Adult Writers Meet-Up Thurs. Oct. 1, 6-8 pm - Meetings held the 1st & 3rd Thurs. monthly @ 6-8 pm in the library cafe. Contact mary.ellen.humphrey@gmail.com
Lego Club Thursday, Oct. 1st from 3:45-4:45 pm – For K-4th graders. Come and build with us. Weekly challenges and free builds.
Alzheimer's Cafe Fri. Oct. 2, 10:30-12 noon - Durham Public Library Cafe is the setting for the monthly informal gathering for dementia patients still residing in their own homes & their caregivers. Free, open to all, drop-ins welcome. Facilitators: Nicole Moore DPL & Erika Lee, Cornerstone VNA.
Home-schooling Group Friday Oct. 2nd at 10:30 am – Geared to home-schoolers but all are welcome. This week we are all about “Pirates, Islands and Treasure”!
Friends’ Book Discussion, Weds. Oct. 15th at 10:30 am - Please join Jennifer Lee for the Friends' book discussion of On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan. Your copy awaits.
Tales for Tails – Have a child who needs to increase their confidence in reading? Have them read to one of our Pet Partner dogs! Sessions run for 4 weeks starting the week of Sept. 21st. Your child will read ½ hour once a week to one of the dogs and their handlers.
Young Adult (ages 10 & up) monthly writing group will begin Monday, Oct. 5th at 6:30 pm – Like to write? Join us. We do writing exercises, talk about your writing and add to our blog “Write-Away”. All are welcome.
Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th grade) Book Group will begin on Tues. Oct. 6th at 6:00 pm – This month’s book is “The Tale of Despereaux” by Kate DiCamillo. We will talk about the book, author, play some games, do some puzzles and make a craft. Book is available at the check-out desk.
Oyster River Knitters Tues. Oct. 6, 7-9 pm - Welcome crocheters & knitters for an evening of company & fun! Meet every first Tues. of the month. Contact Amanda 603-312-1036 tintin59@hotmail.com
Bookeaters, Middle School Book Group will begin on Weds. Oct. 14th at 2:45-4pm – This month’s book is “The Mark of the Dragonfly” by Jaleigh Johnson. Walk from the Middle School! Ruth Wharton-MacDonald is the facilitator. Pizza is served and books are available at the circulation desk. All are welcome.
Join the Reading Patch Club! Ages 2-12 years - Earn patches and a tote bag for hours that you read! Program sponsored by The Friends of the Durham Public Library.
$300 Prize for Photography Contest - Need a camera to participate in the photo contest? Borrow a camera at the circulation desk. Contestants chronicle Durham, in a series of 7 photos that express Durham’s character. Contest rules & application found on the library website www.durhampubliclibrary.org
Technology Help - The library offers help for people who need assistance using technology, such as computers, iPads and phones. Call us to check on the availability of our volunteers at 868-6699 or email us at durhampl@gmail.com.
For more information, visit the Durham Public Library website.
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WEEKLY ARREST REPORT
*Academic year commenced August 28th and will be measured through graduation at UNH in May.
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