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Friday, February 12, 2016
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The Westminster Dog Show airs this coming week. More than 3,000 dogs will compete Feb. 15-16 including seven new breeds. Pictured above, a Durham dog puts on her mouse ears and looks forward to the competition! Courtesy Todd Selig
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Today marks the 100th day of school for Oyster River school children.
In addition, NH is expected to experience dangerously cold temperatures this weekend with wind chill values ranging from -25 in the seacoast area to -32 in Coos County.
Wind chills will become dangerously cold tonight with lowest wind chill values expected Saturday night into Sunday morning
With these temperatures, there is the potential of frostbite on exposed skin possible in as little as 30 minutes. (See some cold weather safety tips from the Durham Fire Department in this week’s “Friday Updates” below.)
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A Google Doodle competition submittal created by ORMS student Hannah Jeong.
ORMS STUDENT COMPETES IN GOOGLE DOODLE CONTEST -
Needs your vote!
ORMS has a state finalist in the Google Doodle contest – Hannah Jeong (grade 7)! If she wins Hannah will be one of 5 national finalists! https://www.google.com/doodle4google/ (Go to the 6-7th grade group)
Feel free to vote for her, and to send it out to all on Facebook, etc.
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2016 TOWN AND SCHOOL ELECTIONS - MARCH 8, 2016
The 2016 Town Election will be held next Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at the Oyster River High School. Polling hours are from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Voters will park in reserved spaces along the front of the school and use the Multipurpose Room entrance.
The following is a list of citizens that have filed for the Durham elected offices as of 5:00 PM.
Town Council, 3-year terms (3): Alan Bennett, Wayne Burton, Allan Howland, Ute Luxem, Douglas Marino, Sean Starkey
Town Council, 1-year term (1): Diana Carroll
Library Board of Trustees: Charlotte Ramsay, William Schoonmaker, Jenna Roberts
Moderator: Christopher T. Regan
Supervisors of the Checklist: Deborah Hirsch-Mayer
Trustees of the Trust Funds: Craig Seymour
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The following is a list of individuals that have filed for the ORCSD elected offices:
At-Large School Board, 3-year terms
Thomas Newkirk - Durham
Margaret Redhouse - Lee
Kenneth Rotner - Durham
For Moderator
Richard Laughton
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2016 MARCH TOWN ELECTION - CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRES AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
To view the questionnaires completed by the candidates listed above running for Town elected offices, click HERE. This information may also be found on the front page of the Town's web site, www.ci.durham.nh.us, under "What's New"
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TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM UNDER DISCUSSION
The Durham organizations that have from time to time in the past hosted candidate forums are not able to undertake such an endeavor this year so Mr. Selig has asked DCAT Coordinator (and former long-time Durham resident) Craig Stevens to take a stab at organizing something. More information will be forthcoming in the days to come about this effort and whether such a candidate forum will occur.
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2015 Town Report cover photograph courtesy Bernie Casey
PRINTED VERSION OF 2015 DURHAM ANNUAL REPORT AVAILABLE AT TOWN OFFICE
The printed version of the 2015 Town of Durham Annual Report is ready to be picked up by interested residents/taxpayers at the Town Clerk-Tax Collector's Office. Copies will also be available at the Durham Public Library.
The report has also been posted on the Town website for easy access to any and all and can be viewed HERE.
Kudos are extended to Administrative Assistant Jennie Berry for her hard work and effort on this annual document.
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2015 YEAR END QUARTERLY REPORT
On Monday evening, Business Manager Gail Jablonski will provide the Town Council with a fourth quarter financial report for the Town. Durham’s fiscal year is January 1st – December 31st.
In short, the Town’s FY 2015 General Fund budget of $13,785,467 was 99.2% expended as for December 31, 2015 leaving a residual of $107,995 unexpended at year-end.
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EVERSOURCE TO BEGIN INSTALLING AUTOMATED METER READING TECHNOLOGY FOR DURHAM CUSTOMERS
Beginning Monday, February 29, Eversource will begin installing Automated Meter Reading (AMR) technology in Durham. Eversource expects that the meter replacements in Durham will be completed within the next month or so.
The replacement of existing electric meters with AMR meters is being completed as part of a two year, statewide, project to upgrade all customer meters to meters that can be read remotely.
AMR meters will increase efficiency and accuracy, and in most cases, avoid the need for Eversource personnel to access private property to gather electric usage data.
AMR meters are not capable of two-way communication and, therefore, are not "smart meters".
Eversource customers are receiving written notification from the company about this transition.
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The photograph above depicts the “inner workings” of Durham’s decorative streetlights along Main Street and Pettee Brook Lane. The left image is what a new bulb fixture looks like. The right image is what Durham’s bulb fixtures look like after only a few years of operation causing a reduction in light emitted. Courtesy Todd Selig
DOWNTOWN DURHAM DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTING YELLOWING – To Be Replaced by Manufacturer Under Warranty
The decorative street lighting in downtown Durham is not performing per specifications.
In addition to the 301 PSNH/Eversource “cobra head” streetlights in Durham affixed to telephone polls that illuminate most roadways in town that have illumination, Durham has approximately 110 decorative lights along Main Street and Pettee Brook Lane that light up our downtown sidewalks and roads.
Several years ago, the town replaced the fixtures with energy efficient bulbs to meet its energy goals. However, staff and citizens alike began to express concern about a perceived yellowing and dimming of these decorative fixtures.
Durham Public Works investigated the situation and found that in fact the new energy efficient bulbs were not performing per specifications and that the lens filters were in fact yellowing (see photograph above) causing a reduction in luminosity.
DPW contacted Sylvania, the lighting manufacturer, to express concern and the company has agreed to replace all of the defective fixtures. We expect to begin the transition to new bulbs in the near future as they begin to arrive.
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PAVING PRICING COMES IN BELOW 2015 WHICH IS GOOD NEWS FOR THE BOTTOM LINE
The 2016 approved Capital Fund Road Program Budget ($344,000) and Sidewalk Budget ($81,500) represent this year’s approved road-resurfacing/sidewalk program, which is part of the Department of Public Works 16 year road-resurfacing plan. Public Works combined the sidewalk program with this year’s road program bid process to leverage the best pricing regarding asphalt paving. The sidewalk project this year is the Mill Road sidewalk. In addition a small amount of paving at the Wastewater Treatment Plant was included in this bid package.
A request for bids was advertised in the local newspaper on January 4, 2016, and Public Works solicited 9 sealed bids from paving contractors in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. We received 7 bids by the January 21, 2016 deadline. Continental Paving of Londonderry, NH was the low bidder for all road/sidewalk work at $375,528, a price of $65/ton versus last year’s price of $74/ton.
This year’s road resurfacing program includes an asphalt shim, 1”overlay and shoulder gravel back-up/widening where applicable on the following Town roads: Cedar Point Road, Mill Road and Watson Road
In addition, 20 storm water catch basin frames/grates and sewer manhole frames/covers will be adjusted to the new paved surface per NHDOT specifications.
The beneficial pricing may allow the Town to move forward with a shim on Packers Falls Road as well in 2016 (ahead of schedule) but a final determination has yet to be made.
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WATERKEEPER ADVISORY GROUP
Jeff Barnum, the Great Bay Waterkeeper, has asked Mr. Selig to be part of the Great Bay Waterkeeper Advisory Group. The group meets with Mr. Barnum several times per year to discuss the Waterkeeper’s various efforts to look after the health of the Great Bay.
To learn more about the Great Bay-Piscataqua Waterkeeper program, click HERE.
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Advertising panels at Amtrak railroad depot, UNH Campus Courtesy Mike Lynch
ADVERTISING PANELS CURB GRAFFITI
Public Works was challenged with constant graffiti on walls under the Main Street railroad bridge a few years back. The solution proposed were the advertising panels shown in the above photograph. So far this has been an attractive and productive solution. Little to no graffiti and good advertising for Durham businesses.
The idea came from a ride on the London Underground -- the Tube. (Mind the gap!)
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CLUB UNH - A New Physical Activity/Recreational program offered through the University of New Hampshire for 3th & 4th grade Oyster River students
UNH Health & Physical Education (HPE) 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. The program will run on Tuesday afternoons for the following dates: 3/1, 3/8, 3/22, 3/29, and 4/5 from 3:40-5:00pm in New Hampshire Hall at UNH with the first 15 minutes unstructured to allow parents and children transportation and arrival time. Bus transportation will be available from Moharimet and Mast Way. There is a suggested donation of $35.00 to support the professional development of UNH H/PE students. For more information or to register your child, contact Denver Greene via email @ deu92@wildcats.unh.edu or phone Michelle Grenier @ 603-862-1835.
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DURHAM FIRE DEPARTMENT OFFERS COLD WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
Some safety tips for the upcoming weekend, which promises some bitterly cold weather!
Extreme Cold Guide
Top Ten Red Cross Cold Weather Safety Tips. As temperatures drop this winter, the American Red Cross offers ten steps people can take to stay safe during the cold weather:
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Layer up! Wear layers of lightweight clothing to stay warm. Gloves and a hat will help prevent losing your body heat.
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Don’t forget your furry friends. Bring pets indoors. If they can’t come inside, make sure they have enough shelter to keep them warm and that they can get to unfrozen water.
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Remember the three feet rule. If you are using a space heater, place it on a level, hard surface and keep anything flammable at least three feet away – things such as paper, clothing, bedding, curtains or rugs.
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Space heaters and fire places require supervision – Turn off space heaters and make sure fireplace embers are out before leaving the room or going to bed.
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Don’t catch fire! If you are using a fireplace, use a glass or metal fire screen large enough to catch sparks and rolling logs.
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Protect your pipes. Run water, even at a trickle, to help prevent your pipes from freezing. Open the kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing. Be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals out of the reach of children. Keep the garage doors closed if there are water lines in the garage.
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Better safe than sorry. Keep the thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Your heating bill may be a little higher, but you could avoid a more costly repair job if your pipes freeze and burst.
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The kitchen is for cooking. Never use a stove or oven to heat your home.
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Use generators outside. Never operate a generator inside the home, including in the basement or garage.
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Knowledge is power. Don’t hook a generator up to the home’s wiring. The safest thing to do is to connect the equipment you want to power directly to the outlets on the generator.
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Keep furnace exhaust vents clear of snow.
For more information on how to stay safe during the cold weather, visit winter storm safety.
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Oyster River at the Old Landing. Jim Munsey
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DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22 VIEWER SURVEY
DCAT Cable Channel 22 invites residents to take a viewer survey. There are just 14 questions, so please take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking HERE and then clicking on the link provided.
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READY RIDES – A Resource for Residents Needs Durham Driver Volunteers
Ready Rides is a non-profit organization organized in 2013 to provide rides to medical appointments for seniors and the physically challenged in Durham, Lee, Madbury, Newmarket, Barrington, Northwood, Nottingham, and Strafford. The rides are provided by volunteers using their own vehicles who have gone through a vetting process. Accessible rides are available. There is no charge for the rides.
In 2015 Durham provided a subsidy of $500 to Ready Rides and this was increased to $750 for 2016. This past year, 512 rides have been given to Durham residents, 37 to Madbury residents, and 146 to Lee residents.
The organization, however, is in need of volunteer drivers to meet demand in Durham.
Want to Volunteer? Ready Ride drivers are vetted and trained to ensure the safety and comfort of riders.
Riders are picked up curbside at their homes and brought to their requested destination(s) and then returned home when they are done. Ride requests are shared with the volunteer drivers and drivers choose the trips that fit their schedules and preferences. If volunteers do not have a lot of time that is not an issue as drivers can drive once a week, once a month, or once in a blue moon. Drivers are eligible for a $0.25/mile reimbursement to cover the cost of gas.
Need a Ride?
If residents are 55 and older or disabled and live in Durham, Lee, Madbury, or any of the participating communities they are able to utilize the Ready Ride service. There is an application that must be filled out and can be obtained from the Ready Ride website or by calling or emailing Ready Rides.
To learn more about becoming a volunteer or a rider, please email us at info@readyrides.org or by calling (603) 244-8719.
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KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION - Mast Way and Moharimet Elementary Schools
New Student Registration Week is scheduled for March 7 - 11, 2016.
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Wed: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
If your child turns five on or before September 30, 2016, he/she will be eligible for the Full Day Kindergarten program.
Initial registration materials needed during Registration Week are:
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Proof of residency in the Mast Way or Moharimet Catchment of the Oyster River School District (a current, dated utility bill, lease or deed with parent/guardian’s name)
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A copy of your child’s birth certificate
Additional documents/items required to complete registration before school starts are:
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Child's health & immunization records. Before entering school, each student will need to have evidence of a physical examination after September 2, 2015 and before September 3, 2016.
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Legal documents regarding custody if applicable.
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The school Registrar will need to take a photograph of your child for the student database.
Please contact either Mast Way Elementary, 659-3001, or Moharimet Elementary, 742-2900, for further information.
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FEBRUARY VACATION WEEK CAMP
Join Durham Parks and Recreation during February Vacation for a week of FUN, entertainment and adventure! Participants are welcome to sign-up for specific days or for the whole week! Check out our detailed Feb. Vacation Week Camp schedule HERE.
Who: Kindergarten -6th Grade
When: Monday, February 22nd- Friday, February 26th 2016
Where: Oyster River Middle School Gymnasium and MPR
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $40 per day per student or $185 for the week
Min. of 12. Max of 24 participants daily
Registration deadline: Monday, February 15th 2016
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IF YOU SEE SOMETHING WRONG, ODD, OR NOT QUITE RIGHT, PLEASE CALL THE POLICE
The very essence of community policing is that the community and the police work together to confront crime and the fear of crime. The vast majority of Durham residents understand that the police cannot be everywhere simultaneously to observe criminal or suspicious activity as it occurs and the department finds it difficult to patrol residential areas with the frequency residents, businesses and the police prefer.
So Chief Kurz urges residents to contact the police at 868-2324 or 911 if they see, hear, or sense something is not quite right. An officer will respond quickly and resolve what may or may not be a criminal activity. When law enforcement works directly with residents and businesses we collectively are going a long way toward reducing crime, improving quality of life, and enhancing public safety.
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Lambing season is underway at Liberty Hall Farm on Bennett Road. These two lambs are the latest addition to Tim Walker's flock of Romney and Merino sheep. Courtesy Theresa Walker
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AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION WEEKLY MINI FILM SERIES
Durham's Agricultural Commission's has begun featuring a Mini Film Series in the weekly "Friday Updates". Each week a short video on an agricultural topic will be posted that Commission members hope subscribers will enjoy and find helpful.
How to Maintain Felco Pruning Shears. Get ready for the gardening season by learning to take care of your tools. This is a 3 part video so be sure to watch them all.
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DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22
Please join your host, Mary Ellen Humphrey, EDC Director in DCAT 22 Studios latest, In the Biz: Durham Business Spotlight series. Mary Ellen talks with the District Manager & General Manager of Tacomano a Mexican eatery that has been a Durham business for just over a year. I’m sure you’ll be surprised to see how much effort goes into bringing diners the freshest ingredients on a daily basis. This video is available On Demand and replays on DCAT 22 at 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM, Saturday & Sunday.
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The Durham Agricultural Commission is working with farmers and gardeners in the area to give you a behind-the-scenes video tour of local farms and gardens. The videos are produced by Durham resident & DCAT 22 Volunteer, Phil Kincade and present a seasonal look at our working landscape. This video is currently only available for viewing on DCAT On Demand (DCAT 22 Studios folder).
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Durham Public Library special programming, “Words & Music for the Senses”, with featured Poet, Abigail Carroll, UNH poets and musical performance by the NH Notables, UNH a cappella group. DCAT 22 Studios was there to record this well attended event. Replays on DCAT 22 at 1:30 & 4:00 PM on Saturday & Sunday. Also available On Demand.
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The "Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Presents SOCIAL MEDIA: A Predators Playground" presented at the ORMS on Monday, December 7th. The presentation was recorded by DCAT 22. This presentation was offered in conjunction with the ORMS PTO, Durham Police Department, and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. Learn about the dangers that face teens every day. In doing so, we’ll discuss how computers, cell phones, IPads, digital cameras, gaming systems, social networking applications, and Internet blogs all play a role in placing students and families at risk. This 1.5 hour presentation is specifically geared towards parents and educators who looking to better understand the technology available to teens today and the way in which child predators use it to exploit them.
DCAT 22 replay times: Saturday & Sunday @ 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM
Also available on DCAT On Demand
Run time: 1:22
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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.
Winter Programs
Our Winter Programs and Events Guide is packed full of programs, classes, trips and activities to keep everyone busy this winter! Check it out!
February Vacation Week Camp!
Join Durham Parks and Recreation during February Vacation for a week of FUN, entertainment and adventure! Participants are welcome to sign-up for specific days or for the whole week! Please visit us online to see what we have planned!
Who: Kindergarten -6th Grade
When: Monday, February 22nd- Friday, February 26th 2016
Where: Oyster River Middle School Gymnasium and MPR
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Cost: $40 per day per student or $185 for the week
Min. of 12. Max of 24 participants daily
Registration deadline: Monday, February 15th 2016
Discover Durham’s Trails
Get to know your trails- Sunday, February 21st- Snowshoe the Sweet Trail-10am
Durham Conservation Commission, Parks & Recreation and the Land Stewardship Committee are offering once a month guided treks for community members to get to know the trails and recreational spaces in Durham. These treks will take place the third Sunday of each month at 10am. Participation is FREE!
Join us for the following treks:
Sunday, February 21st: Snowshoe the Sweet Trail (beginning at Dame Rd parking area)
Sunday, March 20th: Snowshoe Wagon Hill Farm Trails
Volunteers Wanted
Are you interested in being a Field Trip Leader to lead or co-lead a trek for Discover Durham’s Trails? We would love to have you!! Please contact the Parks & Recreation Department for more details on this volunteer position.
Volunteers who are looking to develop new skills or brush up on leading a group in the woods can take advantage of this great workshop: Field Walk 101: Volunteer Training. The Stewardship Network of New England is offering a fun and interactive volunteer training workshop on Friday, March 25th from 1-4:30pm. This FREE training will provide volunteers with the basics of planning and executing a guided walk. Those interested will need to register for this training as space is limited.
FREE Astronomy Workshop at Durham Public Library
Durham Parks & Recreation is teaming up with UNH Astronomer John Gianforte - The SkyGuy, to offer Stargazing at Wagon Hill Farm! Before we head outside, we will kick-off this exciting, family-friendly program with a FREE indoor astronomy workshop on Monday, February 8th at the Durham Public Library from 6 -7:30pm. Please let Durham Parks & Rec. know you’ll be attending the workshop by Friday, February 6th so we can best prepare for the evening.
Save the Date!!
Bus Trips- March 16th- Boston Flower and Garden Show
March 16th- Boston Celtics Game
March 18th- No School Ski Day to Gunstock Mtn. Resort
Coyote Club Session 4- Mondays, March 7th-April 11th
Annual Egg Hunt- Saturday, March 26th
FREE Balance Workshop with Sally Baker, PT
Better balance prevents falls and injuries. Join Sally Ann Baker PT from Durham Physical Therapy as she shows you easy balance exercises, which will help restore some of the flexibility, and strength you remember.
As we get older, falling can result in more than the bruises we might have experienced in our youth; it can rob us of our independence. Every year thousands of older people experience broken hips and head injuries. Don’t join this group!
Join Sally Thursdays at 12pm at the Durham Recreation Parks & Recreation building located in the old court house on 2 Dover Road, for a half hour of fun, gentle, preventive exercise, a no sweat approach, which will arm you against the uneven surfaces and black ice of New England.
Call the Durham Parks & Recreation at 817- 4074 or email at recreation@ci.durham.nh.us for more information about this ongoing FREE program beginning Thursday, January 28th at 12:00pm. Or just join us!
Mommy Tummy Post Partum Pilates with White Lotus Physical Therapy
Strengthen you core while bonding with baby to protect your joints as your body heals from delivery.
When: Wednesdays, 3:00-4:00pm. Session 1 begins March 2nd
Where: Durham Parks & Rec. building
Who: Moms at least 4 weeks postpartum with non-mobile babies
Cost: $48 for 4 weeks, $15 drop in
Register at whitelotusphysicaltherapy.com or (603) 817-2180
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
FREE 4-Week Winter Softball Clinic for Ages 4-16, Sundays 2/14, 2/21, 2/28, 3/6, 2016, 11:15 - 12:45 PM, ORHS Multi-purpose Room. Put on by ORHS softball coaches, Dover Youth Softball Coaches, and ORYA. Come to one or all four sessions. Even if you do not have a glove, bat, or helmet, please come any way as some equipment will be available to use. More information, contact chris.campbell@nhsportandspine.com
Active Retirement Association, Tuesday, Feb 23, 2016, 1:30 PM, Durham Evangelical Church. ARA presents Dr. Kurk Dorsey, UNH Professor of History, discussing “Whaling Diplomacy, Scientific Uncertainty, and Lessons for Climate Change.” Free and open to the public. Everyone welcome.
Growing Places offers FUN February Vacation Week for School Aged Children, Feb 22-26, 2016. Trip to the Manchester Science Center, TimberNook adventures, sewing with Chris McConnell, and transforming the Moharimet gym into a mini movie theater. Contact Francesca Trial to register and for information at moharimet@growingplacesnh.org or call 868.1335.
UNH Museum of Art February Events. All Events are held at the Paul Creative Arts Center at UNH unless otherwise noted below.
Wed, Feb 10, 12:00 PM - Gallery Talk: Nathan Miner. Will discuss his studio practice and works of art on exhibit in Groundswell.
Thu, Feb 11, 6:00 - 7:30 PM - LiveArts! Open Mic. An evening of musical open mic night performances by students from the University’s music community.
Wed, Feb 17, 12:00 PM - Gallery Talk: Cristi Rinklin. Will discuss her works of art on exhibit in Groundswell.
Wed, Feb 24, 4:00 PM - Off-Site Studio Visit. Christina Pitsch featured artist in Natural Wonder will open her studio for a behind-the-scenes tour of her live-work space. Join us in Manchester, Space is limited, RSVP by Feb 19 to museum.of.art@unh.edu, directions provided upon RSVP.
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YA Tech Club for Ages 10+ on Tues. Feb. 16th at 6:30PM "Clay Animation Movies"
DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
S.T.E.A.M. Program, Sat. Feb. 13th, 10:30-11:30am. This week’s theme: Resist Watercolor Painting, next week: Sensory Snow– Join us every Saturday for S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) activities in the Storytime/Craftroom. All ages welcome!
YA Tech Club, Tues. Feb. 16th 6:30-7:30pm, this month: Clay Animation! – You’re your own movie on our iPads! 10+ years welcome.
PJ Storytime, Wed. Feb. 17th 6-7pm, this month: Chinese New Year – Celebrate the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey. We will learn some Mandarin Chinese. Come wearing your PJ’s! Stories, song, feltboard, and a Chinese inspired craft. Snacks provided by ORPP. All are welcome!
ORCSD February Break, “Steve Blunt and Marty Kelley Performance” (Joint Library Program with Durham, Lee, and Madbury libraries), Thurs. Feb. 25th, 10:30-11:30am – Talented musicians perform a family-fun program for children of all ages.
DPL to host Artist in Residence, Roberta Shea, March 2nd – March 5th- Many great programs to attend: 1) Meet the artist, view her work and hear about her printmaking experience in County Kerry, Ireland on Wed. Mar. 2nd 7pm. 2) Register for the free, adult, monotype print workshop on Thurs., Mar. 3rd 12-3:30pm. Contact Armida Geiger #988-6616 ageiger@ci.durham.nh.us. 3) Register your child, ages 6 and up, for a Printmaking for children workshop on Sat., Mar. 5th 10:30am-12pm. Contact Lisa Kleinmann ekleinmann@ci.durham.nh.us The artist’s work will be on display in the gallery during the month of March.
Seacoast Reads – Want a UNH reading Buddy? Sign up your child (1st-3rd grade) to read with a college student trained by the UNH Education Department’s Seacoast Reads program. Register at the Children’s Desk or call # 868-6699. Program begins this month!
Game Afternoon, Mon. Feb. 15th, 2:45-4pm, For ages 10 & up – Come and play some fun games and have a snack too.
Storytimes! This week’s theme: Horses, Tues. Feb. 16th and Thurs. Feb. 18th 10:30am Join us for stories, finger-plays, felt board, songs and a craft.
Baby-Lapsit, Wed. Feb. 17th 10:30-11:30am - For children & their care-givers, infancy to age 2. Songs, stories, movement, rhymes & socializing afterward.
Knitting Club, Wed. Feb. 17th 4-5 pm - 3rd through 5th graders knitting club. Please register at the Children's desk.
Lego Club (K-4th grade), This week’s theme: Lego We Do, Thurs. Feb. 18th 3:30-4:30pm – Like to build Legos? Join us to do Lego challenges and build cool structures. Please note the new start time.
Homeschoolers Group, Fri. Feb. 19th 10:30am, Theme: Presidents & Leap Day – Join us for books, games, and a craft. This group is geared toward homeschoolers, but all are welcome.
Make-It-Take-It Craft, Mon., Feb. 22 – Sat., Feb.27 – Drop by the Children’s storytime/craft room to build a cool rocket during the ORCSD February break. All ages welcome!
Raccoon Readers, 2nd- 4th grade, Tues., Mar. 1st, 6-7pm - This month’s book is “Athlete vs. Mathlete” by W.C. Mack. Discuss the book & author, games and a craft. Books available at the circulation desk.
Oyster River ASD Friends Meeting, Tues. Feb. 16th 6:30pm – Contact Julie: 767-4190
Oyster River Peru Humanitarian Trip Follow Up, Wed. Feb. 17th, 7-8pm
Managing Your Landscape/Durham Garden Club, Tues. Feb. 23rd, 6:30pm social, 7pm meeting – Presenter AJ Dupere, Community Forester with the Urban Forestry Center
CPR & AED Class, Tues. Feb. 16th 6:30- 8pm – Offered by McGregor Memorial EMS. Register at: http://cprsafe.org
Durham Garden Club. A.J. Dupere to present “Trees for Life: Adding Beauty and Value to Your Home” Tues. Feb. 23rd, 6:30 pm. Are you uncertain about what trees to plant on your property? Having invested in a favorite tree, are you concerned about planting it in the wrong place? A.J. Dupere, Urban Forester with the NH Division of Forests and Lands and manager of the Urban Forestry Center in Portsmouth, will join members and guests of the Durham Garden Club to talk about trees in the home landscape. He will include information on tree selection, how to correctly plant a tree, maintenance practices for the health and beauty of new and mature trees, and common mistakes to avoid. Following a brief business meeting, the program will start at about 7:15 p.m.
Friends of the DPL, Meeting Wed. Mar. 2nd 1PM social time, followed by meeting at 1:30pm. All are welcome to attend.
Friends of the DPL, Book Discussion Wed. Mar. 30th 10:30am-12pm – Book title: “Arthur and George” by Julian Barnes. Books soon to arrive for check-out at the circulation desk.
Friends of the DPL, Book Donations, Feb. 29th-March 5th – Collecting gently used books and DVDs.
Tales for Tails – Have a child who needs to increase their confidence in reading? Have them read to one of our Pet Partner dogs! Your child will read ½ hour once a week to one of the dogs and their handlers. Sessions run for 4 weeks. Current session in progress now. Call the Children’s Dept.#868-6699 to sign up now!
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.
DPL Staff News, From the Director's Desk: Assistant Children’s Librarians, Alyssa Boucher and Megan Turnbull, have been busy researching and testing ideas for the two new tech programs: S.T.E.A.M. and YA Tech Club. The result is hands on programs that test the many levels and abilities of the participants.
From the Circulation Desk: Anticipated tax preparation forms will be arriving soon, as of yet no specific date has been issued.
Armida Geiger, Adult Program Coordinator is looking for owners of classic and antique autos. In June, DPL will host its first “Ole Time Auto” event. Please contact via e-mail: ageiger@ci.durham.nh.us
For more information, visit the Durham Public Library website.
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A beautiful and silent backyard sunset last Friday during the power outage. Courtesy Jennifer Lee
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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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