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Raymond A. LaRoche, Sr. - In Memoriam
August 12, 1932 - August 2, 2012
22 years of service to the Town of Durham
It is with great sadness we report that Raymond A. LaRoche, 79, of Bennett Road, died August 2, 2012 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover.
Born August 12, 1932 in Durham, the son of Wilfred and Regina (Daigle) LaRoche, he was a lifelong resident of Durham.
Raymond operated the LaRoche Farm in Durham for many years. He was also employed full-time by the Town of Durham in the Public Works Department for thirteen years beginning in 1990. He retired in August 2003 and was then immediately rehired as a permanent part-time employee where he worked at the Town's Transfer Station and Recycling Center.
Visiting hours will be held on Monday, August 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kent & Pelczar Funeral Home, 77 Exeter Street, Newmarket, N.H. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Church of St. Thomas More, Durham, N.H. Burial will follow in Lee Hill Cemetery. Visit http://www.kentandpelczarfh.com/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=12889 to sign an online guest book.
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TOWN COUNCIL TO DISCUSS 6/25/12 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN VISIT TO DURHAM ON MONDAY EVENING
On June 25, 2012, the Obama for America campaign hosted a presidential campaign event at the Oyster River High School (ORHS) in Durham, NH. Historically, when organizations or political campaigns schedule events ranging from road races to campaign assemblies that necessitate additional public safety services, the Town has billed the relevant organizing entity accordingly. The Council will discuss the request for reimbursement made by community officials in June on Monday evening, August 6, 2012. To view a detailed overview concerning this topic, click HERE.
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OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF UNH FACILITIES AND LANDS ABOUND FOR DURHAM RESIDENTS
While there is often discussion in Durham concerning the financial impact of hosting the state’s flagship institution of higher learning, residents may want to take advantage of some of the extraordinary benefits of the University’s presence within the community – swimming, biking, hiking, and more. For more information, go to http://unh.edu/unhtoday/2012/08/take-it-outside-unh-properties-offer-swimming-biking-hiking-and-more
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2012 LEAN SYSTEMS SUMMIT – WHERE GOVERNMENT, SERVICES, AND MANUFACTURING MEET
On August 9-10, the Lean Collaborative will host its annual Lean Systems Summit in Portland, ME.
The Lean Collaborative is a multi-state network of public and private individuals, organizations, and companies interested and involved in continuous improvement. Its goal is to provide a forum for practitioner to practitioner, organization to organization, and government to government learning -- with active collaboration and sharing of knowledge, experience, and resources across all sectors.
The Collaborative’s Leadership Board includes representatives of Maine and New York Manufacturing Extension Partnerships; Jotul North America; Maine, New York, and Connecticut State governments; Lonza Rockland; the Town of Durham, New Hampshire; Idexx Laboratories, Inc.; Infinite Services, Inc.; and New Futures – New Hampshire.
This August is the Collaborative’s third annual Lean Systems Summit.
The August 10th Summit will include speakers and 15 informational workshops across healthcare, services, government, education, manufacturing, finance, and other businesses on how Lean leaders and practitioners are using Lean to change their culture and improve their way of doing business.
Four all-day pre-summit workshops will also be held on August 9th for those interested in further deepening their knowledge and skills. Administrator Selig will be part of a four member panel discussion at the Lean Summit on Friday.
Various Durham staff members have attended this event in the past. This year, Director of Planning & Community Development Michael Behrendt will attend.
For more information, go to http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/btc/documents/2012-Lean-Summit-Announcement.pdf
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Members of the State's National Register conducted a site visit of the Smith Chapel. Courtesy Andrea Bodo
SMITH CHAPEL UPDATE
This week members of the State's National Register conducted a site visit of the Smith Chapel. (Peter Michaud, Elizabeth Muzzey SHPO, Molly Bolster, Elaine Loft and others).
Andrea Bodo, HDC/HC did a presentation of the history of the Chapel. Director of Public Works Mike Lynch gave an overview of the of the restoration thus far and stated that the 3d phase of the interior restoration will be completed this summer now that the first part of the Moose Plate grant has been received by the Town. Lynne Monroe from The Preservation Co is wrapping up the application to the National Register (funded by a Certified Local Government grant). It will be reviewed by the State and then presented to the National Parks Service this Fall for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places.
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PLANNING BOARD ITEMS OF INTEREST
On Wednesday, August 8, 2012, the Durham Planning Board will Public Hearing on a proposed amendment to Site Plan Review Regulations regarding a new section 9.04 - Public Safety Amplification System Required in Facilities, proposed by the Durham Fire Department.
The Board will also hold discussion on a proposed amendment to Site Plan Review Regulations to create a new section - Architectural Design Standards, that would apply to all nonresidential and multifamily development within the five Core Commercial Zoning Districts.
More information concerning both proposals is available on the Town’s web site at https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/boc_planning/site-plan-review-regulations-draft-amendments
Other items on the Planning Board agenda include the Planner’s Report; Amendment to conditions of approved 2-lot subdivision for Malcolm L. Chase, Jr. ; Acceptance consideration, and prospective approval of application for boundary line adjustment for Amber Acres, LLC, submitted by Southeast Land Trust of New Hampshire, to change the boundary line between two lots located at 224 Mast Road and Mast Road; Design review of application for a site plan and conditional use permit for Peak Campus Development, LLC, submitted by Joseph Persechino, P.E., Tighe & Bond, on behalf of Chet Tecce Jr., Durham, New Hampshire; John & Patricia McGinty, Durham, New Hampshire; and the University of New Hampshire, for a 142-unit apartment-style development (460 +/- bed). Subject property (Tax Map 13, Lots 6-1, 10-0, 3-0 UNH and 4-0 UNH; located on Mast Road; zoned - Office Research/Ligh
t Industry).
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Construction crews begin demolition of the garage at the new library site at 49 Madbury Road. Courtesy Walter Rous
DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
By the end of week three, interior and exterior demolition of 49 Madbury Road is nearly complete. In construction, it is frequently necessary to selectively tear apart in order to improve. Care has been taken to remove only what was absolutely necessary to accommodate the new library functions.
The site contractor is continuing the rough grading of the site, “rough grading” meaning the first pass with large equipment prior to finish grading and the fine tuning of the site work. The parking lot is approximately 80% roughed out and toward the end of next week excavation should begin for the new concrete footing and foundation work!
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WATER LINE REPLACEMENT ON MCDANIEL DRIVE
UNH Facilities will be replacing an old water line with a new 12’ water main on McDaniel Drive from Evergreen to Mill Road. The water line is proximate to the center line of the road; the most productive way to install this water line is to temporarily close the road and detour traffic down Mitchell to Academic to Mill Road. Logistically it sounds fairly simple as long at the route is well marked and signed, to include using a message board (provided by UPD) to notify traffic at C Lot that McDaniel is closed. UNH Police Chief Paul Dean has tentatively approved this plan. The contractor, T&S Construction, will proved traffic control at the intersection of McDaniel Drive and Mitchell Road. To view the sketch that delineates the detour route, click HERE. Please contact Assistant Town Engineer April Talon with questions at 603-868-5578, atalon@ci.durham.nh.us.
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Durham resident and photographer Richard H. (Dick) Lord
DURHAM PHOTOGRAPHER FEATURED AT THE NEW HAMPSHIRE ART ASSOCIATION'S LEVY GALLERY
The work of Durham photographer Richard Lord will be featured at the New Hampshire Art Association's Levy gallery in Portsmouth during the month of August. The opening reception is 5-8 PM today, Friday, August 3rd, at the NHAA Levy gallery, 136 State Street, Portsmouth.
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ANNUAL DURHAM DAY EVENT - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The annual Durham Day event will be held at the Wagon Hill Farm waterfront on Saturday, September 15, 2012 with a rain date of Sunday, September 16, 2012.
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DURHAM AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION TO DISCUSS THE KEEPING OF CHICKENS, DUCKS, AND OTHER FOWL
The Durham Agricultural Commission is dedicating its August 13th meeting to a public discussion on the keeping of chickens, ducks, and other fowl. The meeting will be held in the Council chambers at Town Hall beginning at 7:00 PM. The Agricultural Commission would like to hear from all residents that are interested in this matter. If you cannot attend the meeting and would like to share your thoughts, please email them to Theresa Walker, Agricultural Commission Chair , at theresawalker@comcast.net.
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VACATIONS IN THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S OFFICE
Due to vacation schedules, the Town Administrator's Office will be closed the week of August 20th. During that week, Business Manager Gail Jablonski will serve as Acting Town Administrator.
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Over the past nine years, Raymond Sr. was a constant presence at the Town's Transfer Station and Recycling Center. He was always ready to greet residents with his infectious smile and good nature. Above, Raymond is pictured with Frank Carter of Wiswall House Antiques, co-worker Bonnie McDermott, and resident Nell Neil modeling a few of the hats Mr. Carter dropped off at the Swap Shop. Courtesy DPW
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VACANCIES ON VARIOUS TOWN BOARDS
The Durham Town Council is seeking interested residents of the Town of Durham who have the ability, desire, and time needed to fill a number of vacancies on various Town boards, commissions, and committees.
Citizens interested in board appointments should contact the Town Administrator’s office at 868-5571 and ask for a board application form, or stop in at the Town Clerk’s office located on the first floor of the Town Hall, 15 Newmarket Road, and complete an application. Applications may also be obtained from the Town web site at www.ci.durham.nh.us. At the top of the page select "Helpful Resources", then "Forms & Applications", 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.
Conservation Commission (1 alternate vacancy)
DCAT Governance Committee (5 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy)
Historic District /Heritage Commission (2 vacancies)
Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee (1 regular vacancy; 1 alternate vacancy)
Lamprey River Advisory Committee (1 Durham representative vacancy)
Oyster River Advisory Committee (1 Durham representative vacancy)
Parks and Recreation (1 regular vacancy; 1 alternate vacancy)
Planning Board (2 alternate vacancies)
Rental Housing Commission (1 vacancy: neighborhood representative)
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HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY – SEPT. 22nd
The 2012 Household Hazardous Waste Day will be held on September 22nd at the Department of Public Works facility located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive. As in the past, all hazardous waste will be collected by appointment only. To register, you must call the Department of Public Works at 868-5578 or e-mail publicworks@ci.durham.nh.us.
Please remember -- The maximum collected per household is five gallons. LATEX AND OIL BASED PAINTS , MOTOR OIL, AND ANTI-FREEZE ARE NOT ACCEPTED AT HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY! These items can be brought up to the Transfer Station with your permit throughout the year.
Latex paints must be dried out first, motor oil, anti-freeze and oil based paints can go up as is.
Typically, hazardous waste is categorized as toxic, ignitable, corrosive, reactive, or otherwise hazardous. Please check the manufacturer’s label. For more information, click HERE.
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FREE WOOD CHIPS!
Durham Public Works has left piles of wood chips at 48 Woodridge Road (the vacant lot close to Mill Road). Please help yourself.
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UNH OUTDOOR POOL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2012 Special Events:
Family BBQ, July 20, August 3, August 17 5:00-7:00pm
We grill hamburgers, hotdogs and veggie burgers (for purchase) and you get to enjoy some family time!
Night Under the Lights, July 25 5:00-9:00pm
Come and enjoy being at the pool "after hours," spot lights keep the pool bright!
UNH Outdoor Pool 2012 Hours of Operation:
August 14 to August 27 Noon-6:00pm
August 28 to September 3 TBA
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SWIM LESSONS
Morning Lessons:
Morning lessons are offered in a one-week format for pre-school and level 1-4 students beginning the week of June 25th. Classes are 35 min. in length and meet Monday - Thursday (4 classes) at a cost of $45. Friday mornings are used for cancellation make-up if necessary. Make-ups will be held at the outdoor pool. Lessons meet 11:15 - 11:50 am and cost $45. per child per session.
AM Session #1 June 25 - June 28
AM Session #2 July 2 - July 6 (Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri)
AM Session #3 July 9 - July 12
AM Session #4 July 16 - July 19
AM Session #5 July 23 - July 27
AM Session #6 August 30 - August 2
AM Session # 7 August 6 - August 9
AM Session #8 August 13-August 16
Evening Lessons:
Evening lessons are offered in 3 three-week sessions for pre-school and level 1-6 students beginning the week of June 18th. Classes are 35 min. in length and participants have the choice of M/W or Tu/Th evenings at a cost of $65 for 6 classes. The indoor pool will be utilized for inclement weather conditions when necessary. If the indoor pool is unavailable, alternative arrangement will be made on an as needed basis. Lessons meet 4:30 - 5:05 pm OR 5:15 - 5:50 pm.
PM Session #1 Jun 18- Jul 2 (Mon & Wed)* OR Jun 19-Jul 5 (Tue & Thu)
PM Session #2 Jul 9-Jul 25 (Mon & Wed) OR Jul 10- Jul 26 (Tue & Thu)
PM Session #3 Jul 30-Aug 15 (Mon & Wed) OR Jul 31-Aug 16 (Tue & Thu)
*No class Wednesday, July 4th. PM Session #1 (Mon/Wed) will be pro-rated at $55 per child due to the holiday.
Parent/Child Lessons
Parent/Child lessons are offered to families with children 6 mos. - 3 years of age. The lessons are 25 min. in length and meet Tuesday & Thursdays for 3-weeks (6 classes) at a cost of $55. Fridays are used for cancellation make-up if necessary. Lessons are designed to teach basic water skills and building blocks to both parents and children. A parent or adult 18 years or older must be present with the child in the water for each of these lessons and we strongly encourage consistency for the child. Lessons meet 11:15 - 11:40 am OR 5:15 - 5:40 pm and cost $55. per child per session.
P/C Session #1 June 19-July 5 (Tue & Thu)
P/C Session #2 July 10-July 26 (Tue & Thu)
P/C Session #3 July 31-August 16 (Tue & Thu)
Private Swim Lesson
Youth and adult private swim lessons are available as individual lessons ($25), block of four ($85) or block of eight ($150). Semi-private lessons are offered for an extra $20 per block of lessons. There can be no more than 2 participants in a semi-private lesson. Lessons are 30 min. in length and are scheduled directly with an instructor once assigned. Registration will be available online this summer.
Additional Information
Registration for all classes will be done online. Registration for group lessons will close when the maximum number of of participants is reached or at 1 pm the Friday before the session is scheduled to begin. A waiting list will be created if necessary. Registration for private lessons is ongoing but larger blocks of lessons are discouraged from being purchased after the first full week of August. Payment is required at the time of registration & refunds will not be issued.
** Lessons will be held at the outdoor facility rain or shine. In the event that heavy rain, lightning, or thunder cancel lessons, the reschedule day will be Friday at the same time or moved to Swasey Indoor Pool in the Field House.**
Please contact Erika Cooper at 603-862-0845, erika.cooper@unh.edu or Cheryl Currier at 603-862-1872, cheryl.currier@unh.edu with any questions.
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GARRISON ROAD CLOSURE
UNH will be closing Garrison Road to through traffic starting next Tuesday of next week. They have provided a detour map which can be viewed by clicking HERE.
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TEDESCHI PARKING LOT
The Tedeschi parking lot will be closed to all traffic on Wednesday, August 8th in order to repave the parking lot and re-stripe. The Town will be offering free parking in all parking areas downtown, time restraints will still be in effect.
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DURHAM SEEKING PART-TIME, YEAR-ROUND PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTOR
The Town of Durham is seeking a part-time, year-round (30+ hours/week) Parks and Recreation Director responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating parks and recreation programs and services for the community. This position may be expanded to full-time in the future. To view the complete details on this position, along with a job description, click HERE.
The Town of Durham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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DURHAM’S FRIDAY DEALS
This program is intended to give local merchants an opportunity to encourage residents to shop locally.
Wildcat Fitness, 397-3200
Use the gym 4 Free on Fridays (Expires 8-31)
Located at the far end of the Mill Plaza
Red Carpet Florist, 868-7021
$5 bouquets of flowers every Friday
Located at 56 Main St.
Mino’s Roast Beef, 397-5261
$6.50 Chicken Kebab Salad (Regular Size) on Friday
Located in the Mill Plaza
Domino’s Pizza, 868-6230
$5 Small Cheese Pizza every Friday
Located in the Mill Plaza
Uppercut Hair Salon, 868-7363
20% off all hair care products every Friday
Located in the Mill Plaza
Mama Mac and More, 868-7449
$5 for an 8" sub or salad (add $2 for chicken or steak on salad)
Located at 38 Main Street
Durham House of Pizza, 868-2224
$4 for a small cheese pizza
Located at 38 Main Street
Candy Bar, 397-5154
Free dark caramel and sea salt chocolate truffle with every $10 purchase
Located at 44 Main Street
Bindy’s Boutique, 590-0044
20% off on Fridays when you mention this ad from the Friday Updates
Located at 42a Main St.
Money spent locally stays local. Support Durham business.
If your business has a Friday deal to offer please send it to
Ken Entz at sentz@comcast.net.
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PUBLIC 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.
Town Council - Monday, August 6, 2012. To view a complete packet for this meeting, click HERE.
Planning Board - Wednesday, August 8, 2012. Click HERE for agenda.
Conservation Commission - Thursday, August 9, 2012. Click HERE for agenda.
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/.
Oyster River School Board meeting schedule, please click HERE.
Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.
DCAT Programming Schedule, please click HERE.
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Residents and employees are not the only ones who will miss Raymond Sr. Above, Raymond is pictured with co-worker Bonnie McDermott offering a dog a special treat while another dog waits his turn--a common ritual at the Transfer Station. Courtesy DPW
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PUBLIC HEARINGS SCHEDULED FOR DURHAM TOWN COUNCIL MEETING - MONDAY, AUGUST 6TH
The Durham Town Council will hold two public hearings at its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 6, 2012 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at the Durham Town Hall.
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PUBLIC HEARING on a proposed Development Program and Financing Plan for the establishment of the Downtown Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District pursuant to Revised Statutes Annotated (RSA) 162-K:5 to fund improvements that enhance the economic vitality of the downtown area by creating new or improved infrastructure including, but not limited to: roads, traffic patterns, utilities, water distribution, sewer, stormwater management parking, pedestrian ways, lighting, sidewalks and urban amenities necessary to retain, attract and advance desirable mixed use development and private investment in the downtown /central business district of the Town of Durham. To view the proposed plan for the downtown TIF district, click HERE. Questions regarding the proposed downtown TIF district should be addressed to Administrator Todd Selig, 603-868-5571, tselig@ci.durham.nh.us.
PUBLIC HEARING AND ACTION on Ordinance 2012-09 amending Chapter 158 “Water”, Sections 158-2, 158-9, and 158-10 of the Durham Town Code. To view the ordinance, click HERE. Questions regarding the proposed ordinance should be addressed to Town Engineer David Cedarholm at 603-868-5578, dcedarholm@ci.durham.nh.us.
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Interested citizens are encouraged to attend the public hearings noted above and express their views. Written comments will be accepted until 5:00 PM on Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Town Administrator’s Office. Comments may also be sent by electronic mail to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us.
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UNH DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO CONDUCT A STUDY
The University of New Hampshire Department of Kinesiology is seeking female volunteers between the ages of 18-30 and 65-80 years old for a study investigating muscle strength and neural function following a bout of resistance exercise on the legs. To participate you must not be suffering from any orthopedic limitations or have any neuromuscular disorders. You also cannot have a personal or family history of blood clots or clotting disorders and must not be taking hormone replacement therapy or contraceptives. You should not be currently participating in a resistance training program. Participation requires 4 visits to our laboratory at the University of New Hampshire and each visit last 1-2 hours. You will gain information regarding your muscle strength and body composition. We will pay for parking. If you have questions or are interested in participating in this study
, please contact Summer Cook, Ph.D. at (603) 862-0895 or email summer.cook@unh.edu.
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People gather to learn about the natural habitat and species at Wagon Hill Farm during a recent guided walk of the property led by Land Stewardship Committee members Malin Clyde and Dave Howland
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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Parks & Recreation would like to thank The Mink Hills Band for making the Music By the Bay in July a great success! A big thanks to the Department of Public Works for maintaining Wagon Hill Farm and for providing such a beautiful landscape by the bay. Much appreciation to the Land Stewardship Committee, in particular, Malin Clyde & Dave Howland for the informative Guided Walk. Also, a thank you to Jem Electric for use of their generator, and to Mark & Mike for lugging it around.
Sunset Kayak Tour: Come and explore the wonders of our beautiful bay! UNH Outdoor Adventures and Durham Rec have partnered to provide a Kayak Sunset Tour on August 7th from 5-8pm at Jackson Landing. Cost is $20 which includes kayak, paddles, pfd, instruction and a tour. To sign up and receive more information please email outdooradventures@unh.edu
UNH Outdoor Adventure and Parks & Rec have partnered to provide a Sunset Tour from Jackson Landing. The cost is $20 which includes kayak, pfd, paddles and instruction. For more information please email outdoor.adventures@unh.edu.
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Families enjoy an evening listening to the Mink Hills Band at Wagon Hill Farm during the recent Music by the Bay event.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Yoga on Wagon Hill at the Waterfront, July 5-August 30, 2012, offered through Prana Studio. Sessions every Thursday, 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Classes are free, however
if participants wish to do so, they may make a $5 donation towards restoration of the Smith Chapel. Please bring yoga mat, sunscreen, and water. In the event of rain, the class will be cancelled. Email questions to sign-up@moebiusyoga.com.
Forest Watch Training Workshops for Teachers. Forest Watch is a proven program with students conducting basic and applied research on forest ecosystems in New England. For more information about this program, visit http://www.forestwatch.sr.unh.edu/index.shtml. To register for one of the workshops email martha.carlson@unh.edu. The Forest Watch program is funded in part by the New Hampshire Space Grant Consortium, located at University of New Hampshire Institute for the Study of Earth, Oceans, and Space.
Going Paces Second Annual Race, Sunday, October 21, 2012 (Newburyport Half Marathon and Relay) to raise funds for Growing Places. Training for run in Newburyport, MA on October 12, 2012. For more information contact suechase@growingplacesnh.org. >
UNH Memorial Union Building Summer Series - The MUB Building at the University of New Hampshire is proud to bring back the Summer Series with movies (including one in 3-D!), a mini-carnival, an outdoor movie, and more.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Preschool Storytimes begin Tues., Sept. 4th and Thurs., Sept. 6th, 10:30 a.m. - All are welcome to enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, feltboard and a craft.
Beginning Sept. 1st, Join the Patch Program, our reading incentive program for children aged 2-12 years. Children earn patches for minutes read or being read to as well as a Durham Library book bag. If new to the program, stop by and register. Thanks to the Friends of the Durham Public Library for their continued support of this program. We have new patches!
Registration for Tales for Tails will begin Sept. 1st. Have a young reader who could use some non-judgmental encouragement for reading aloud? A Delta Therapy dog is waiting for your child. Sign up in September for a session.
McGregor Memorial EMS First Aid Training, Tues. Sept. 11th, 6:00-8:30 p
.m. - McGregor Memorial EMS offers the two-year certification through the American Heart Association. To register, call 862-3674 or cprregistration@megreorems.org. Cost is $20
New Hampshire Stories and Songs, Weds. Sept. 12th, 6:30 p.m. - Join us for a night of New Hampshire Songs and Stories! Don Watson is a singer/songwriter from Gilford, NH, who’s music has been compared to John Denver, Jim Croce and Dan Fogelberg. His songs are upbeat, inspiring and easy on the ears. Don's newest project "Welcome Home New Hampshire" is a collection of songs based on people, places and events of the granite state. Don partnered with Steve Redic, a poet and historian from Candia, NH in the writing of these songs.
Ecotourism in Costa Rica, Tues. Sept. 18th, 6:30 p.m. - Feel like visiting the luscious country of Costa Rica, and perhaps doing some good while
you're at it? Let the music of the rainforest soothe you while you learn about this beautiful country and the eco-tourism volunteer opportunities there. Joan Schaeffer will discuss the ecotourism industry of Costa Rica, focusing on three of the major national parks there, each distinct in location, environment, and flora and fauna. Learn about all the opportunities that eco-travelers can engage in while experiencing an astounding trip to Costa Rica.
Seacoast Reads (UNH Reading Buddies), Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th grade book group), YA writing/blog group and Lego club will begin in October. More information to come on Bookeaters (Middle School Book Group) and Libros Lovers (High School Book Group) as well. Check out our website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more inf
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Summer Readers! You can still pick up your reading certificates, Bagelry and book prize in the Children’s Room during the month of August.
Check out the library's website at http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/durham/ for more information.
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Have a nice weekend. Stay cool.
Todd
Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, New Hampshire
T: 603-868-5571 F: 603-868-5572
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us http://www.ci.durham.nh.us
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