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A mother and daughter enjoying an afternoon of sledding at Wagon Hill Farm. Courtesy Craig Stevens
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Former DPW Director George Crombie
PASSING OF FORMER DURHAM DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GEORGE CROMBIE
It is with sadness we report that former Durham DPW Director George Crombie passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2014 at his home in Plymouth, Massachusetts. George began working for the Town of Durham as the Assistant Director of Public Works in 1972. In 1973 he became the Public Works Director and remained in that position through 1985. Current Director Mike Lynch was hired by Crombie in 1977 and is particularly saddened by his passing. Mike has fond memories of the mentoring that George gave him in his younger years. He was a visionary beyond his time who had great respect for the Public Works Department, holding its staff to a high standard. He was instrumental in modernizing the Wastewater Treatment Plant by making two specific major changes: Bringing the WWTP into full compliance by taking it from a primary to a secondary treatment facility, which was very advanced at the time and introducing the first onsite composting operation of sludge in the United States, which produced loam that was used in several Town projects. Following his career in Durham, Crombie became the Public Works Director in Burlington, VT. Below are some highlights of his career accomplishments.
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Served as American Public Works Association (APWA) National President from August, 2010 to September, 2011, and on the Board of Directors from 2004 to 2012, including as At-Large Director-Environmental Management.
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Named one of APWA’s Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year in 2002.
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Served on numerous APWA committees and taskforces, including the Education/Certification Taskforce, the Education Committee, the Water Resources Committee, Chair of the Solid Waste Management Committee, and the Government Affairs Committee.
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Longtime leader and member of the New England Chapter of APWA.
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Recently served as Senior Faculty for Public Works Administration in the MPA program at Norwich University, Northfield, Vermont. His career included public works directorships in the Cities and Towns of Durham, New Hampshire; Burlington, Vermont; Nashua, New Hampshire; and Plymouth, Massachusetts.
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Served as Undersecretary of Environmental Affairs for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and as Secretary of Natural Resources for the State of Vermont.
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Proprietor of an environmental consulting company.
There will be a Mass to celebrate George's life on Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 12:00 noon. The Mass will be held at the Saint Thomas More Church, 6 Madbury Road, Durham, New Hampshire.
Following the Mass there will be a reception (approximately 1:30 p.m.) at the Three Chimneys Inn, 17 Newmarket Road, Durham, New Hampshire.
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Residents Kathy Bubar, Julian Smith, and Kitty Marple participated in a Town Council Candidates Forum on Monday evening this week, hosted by the Durham Business Association and moderated by Town Moderator Chris Regan. The forum will broadcast on Channel 22 Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 PM. Courtesy Craig Stevens
2014 MARCH TOWN AND SCHOOL ELECTIONS - MARCH 11, 2014
The 2014 Town Election will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2014 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:
Town Council: Katherine (Kitty) Marple, Julian Smith, Katherine Bubar
Library Board of Trustees: Susan Roman, Dianne Thompson
Supervisors of the Checklist: Ann Shump
Town Clerk-Tax Collector: Lorrie Pitt
Treasurer: Karl VanAsselt
Trustees of the Trust Funds: Bruce Bragdon
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The following is a list of individuals that have filed for the ORCSD elected offices (All are for at-large positions) as of mid day, Friday:
Michael Williams – Durham
Denise Day – Durham
Sarah Farwell – Lee
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2014 OYSTER RIVER SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRE AVAILABLE FROM OYSTER RIVER TEACHERS' GUILD
A questionnaire was sent to all candidates for the Oyster River School Board by the Oyster River Teachers' Guild. Candidates were asked by the Guild to respond to a number of questions pertaining to education in the Oyster River School District. The information provided by candidates was then compiled by the Guild into a Voter’s Guide. The information is not intended to be an endorsement of any one candidate, but rather a source of information prepared by the Teachers' Guild to assist district residents in making an informed choice when voting on Tuesday March 11th. To view the questionnaire and candidate responses, click HERE.
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INFORMATION SUBMITTED FROM ORCSD SUPERINTENDENT DR. JAMES MORSE
SAU 5 ORCSD voters, in a delayed, but well attended Deliberative Session on February 7, 2014, approved all warrants as presented by the School Board for a District-wide vote on March 11, 2014. It is appreciated that so many gave up a Friday evening to share their thoughts regarding the proposed 2014-15 school year budget.
Moderator Rick Laughton opened the meeting with a moment of silence for his mother-in-law, Shirley Thompson, who passed on January 31, 2014. We will all miss her strong advocacy for the District and the Town of Durham.
School Board Member Allan Howland presented Article 3. This pertained to the collective bargaining agreement between the Oyster River Teachers’ Guild (Guild) and the Oyster River School Board. The Guild and the Board agreed to a three year salary increase agreement with 2% the first year and 1.5% for both the second and third year. In addition, there is a $295,000 decrease in the cost of health insurance by changing to a less expensive plan with greater member copay on pharmacy and office visits. Citizens in attendance overwhelmingly approved Article 3. The $319,827 needed in year one of this contract would increase the budget by .08%.
School Board Member Ann Lane presented Article 4. This article asks the voters to approve a cafeteria for Moharimet, the only school in the District that does not have a dedicated space for children to eat. The funds for this project are available as a result of a lawsuit filed by schools and towns throughout New Hampshire against the Local Government Center. Oyster River received $688,000 of which $188,000 belongs to district employees. The School Board is asking that the remaining $500,000 be used to fund the cafeteria project. An amendment was made at the Deliberative Session to add an additional $45,000 to the project to more accurately reflect its estimated cost. The amendment was approved. Article 4, as amended, asks the voters to approve $545,000 for the addition of a cafeteria with that amount coming from the LGC lawsuit proceeds. The SAU 5 ORCSD community voters in attendance supported Article 4 as amended.
School Board Member Ann Lane also presented Article 5. This article asks the voters to transfer authority from the voters to the School Board to expend from the Facilities Capital Reserve Fund which has a balance of $98,289. This article requires no new taxpayer funds. These funds would be used to cover any additional costs related to the Moharimet cafeteria or other capital needs in the District. The SAU 5 ORCSD community voters in attendance supported Article 5.
School Board Member Kenny Rotner presented Article 6. This article asks the voters to approve a tuition agreement between the Barrington School District and the Oyster River Cooperative School District. This is a groundbreaking ten year agreement that charges Barrington $14,000 per student with an automatic increase based upon the cost of operating the ORHS. It also includes annual student growth goals related to the number of students from Barrington per year over a five-year period. Currently, the district has 70 Barrington students with a goal of increasing student attendance to 125 Barrington students within the next five years. Barrington also guarantees revenue of 95% of the agreed to student numbers should they not meet a given years goal. Once the 125-student level is reached, ORCSD agrees to be a school of record, which means it will act like Dover High School, as if the district is Barrington’s High School. Finally, the maximum number of Barrington students is established at 200 students with a growth rate of 20% per year. The SAU 5 ORCSD community voters in attendance supported Article 6.
School Board Member Allan Howland presented Article 7. This article is the summative article that requests the voters to approve an operating budget of all funds in the mount of $39,325,985. Should this article fail the default budget would be $37,511,593.
In addition, this article shares with the voters the estimated funds to be expended in Fund 21, Food Service of $603,361, Fund 22 of $655,000, federal and special expenditures, and Fund 23 of $6,000, as pass through funds. Fund 21, 22 and 23 are not impacted by the vote on the general fund budget/Fund 10.
Four amendments were made that would have increased the operating budget proposed by the Oyster River School Board. The first was to restore a building aide cut by the Board at Oyster River High School; the amendment failed. The second amendment was to restore a .4 World Language teacher at the high school; the amendment failed. The third amendment was to add a School Resource Officers at Moharimet and Mast Way Schools; the amendment failed. The last amendment was to begin all-day kindergarten with two full time classrooms at Mast Way where space is available, in the fall of 2014; the amendment failed.
Once the amendments were finished, the SAU 5 ORCSD community voters in attendance supported Article 7, a .09% increase in operating cost of the District.
Residents of Durham, Lee, and Madbury have the opportunity to vote on March 11, 2014 in the following locations, respectively:
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The Town of Durham Oyster River High School 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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The Town of Lee Lee Safety Complex 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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The Town of Madbury Madbury Town Hall 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Two At-Large seats are open on the ORCSD School Board with three members of the community running for these seats. They are Denise Day of Durham, Sarah Farwell of Lee, and Michael Williams of Durham.
Residents should take this opportunity to thank them in advance, win or lose, for their commitment to the Oyster River Cooperative School District.
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Resident Ann Welsh and her grandchildren enjoying the ice at Longmarsh. Courtesy Carden Welsh
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OYSTER RIVER SCHOOLS SEEK VOLUNTEERS WHO LOVE GARDENING TO ASSIST WITH PRODUCTION GARDENS
All four schools within the Oyster River Cooperative School District are seeking those who love gardening to help out with the newly established and establishing school production gardens located at each of the district’s four schools. Although these gardens can and will be used by teachers in support of the curriculum, the main purpose of these gardens is to provide poundage of vegetables and greens for the four school cafeterias so that Oyster River students will have both great tasting and healthy fresh food in their school meals year-round.
This effort supplements the purchase of locally grown fresh food from area farmers.
If you are interested in participating, please contact Principal Dennis Harrington at dharrington@orcsd.org.
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E 9-1-1 MAPPING TO TAKE PLACE IN DURHAM IN FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2014
The NH Division of Emergency Services and Communications (DESC) is currently working in conjunction with the Fire Department to collect all road and addressing information for properties within the community. This will enable the NH E 9-1-1 system to provide exact location information to dispatch agencies should an emergency arise.
The process involves going to each structure in the Durham and collecting the actual X,Y coordinates, all posted addresses, and any new roads that E 9-1-1 does not currently have in its database.
If addresses are not clearly posted, DESC may need to verify resident or utility information. Should the need for this arise, officials will always be in a clearly marked state vehicle and all employees have ID’s and carry information cards with their E 9-1-1 bureau contact information.
After the collection process is complete the DESC personnel will work closely with the Durham Fire Department to ensure that the information gathered is complete and accurate.
Upon acceptance by the Town, paper and digital maps will be generated for Durham by the state.
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DURHAM POLICE PREPARE FOR ASSESSMENT
The Durham Police have been a nationally accredited law enforcement agency since 1999. To maintain that status, every three years assessors visit Durham and inspect the policies and procedures to ensure that the agency is meeting best practice standards and that the agency is adhering to them. The assessors will inspect protocols related to directives pertaining to organization, management, personnel administration, law enforcement operations, support staff, traffic law enforcement, detainees and other technical services are all encompassed in the program.
The process of accreditation strengthens the Durham Police Department’s accountability, both within the community and the agency through a continuum of standards that clearly define authority, performance, and responsibilities. Chief Kurz has long recognized that accreditation can limit an agency’s liability and risk exposure because it demonstrates that internationally recognized standards for law enforcement have been met, as verified by the teams of independent CALEA assessors who conduct the inspections. Another of the benefits due to the Durham Police being accredited is that our insurance carrier Primex reduces the Town’s premium for police liability by 10% each year.
Chief Kurz will provide more specific information regarding the pending accreditation assessment in upcoming Friday Updates that citizens can participate and/or render feedback. To find out more information about the process, click HERE.
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The bricks for the exterior of the new Town Hall Building arrived on site this week Courtesy Craig Stevens
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CELEBRATE SOLAR POWER IN DURHAM! FAMILY EVENTS MARCH 6 AND MARCH 9
What do the library, police station, and skating rink have in common? Solar energy systems installed by ReVision Energy. Up and running since late December, collectively they can generate up to 120 kw. (That's like powering about 25 average households.) Celebrate Durham's commitment to reducing costs and fossil fuel use at two upcoming events!
March 6 at the library: Durham Solar Awareness and Restaurant Pot Luck — Join ReVision Energy and the Durham Energy Committee from 4:30pm-6:30pm for a Community Mixer and Pot Luck light dinner (thanks for the donations, Durham businesses!) to raise solar awareness. Learn about Durham's projects and get answers to your questions, whether about the Town's solar installations or about homeowner options. See the flyer.
March 9 at Churchill Rink: Community Free Skate — Hosted by ReVision Energy, from 12pm-1:45pm. Skate rentals are limited, so please try to bring your own. Coffee, hot chocolate, and pastries will be provided. See the flyer.
An RSVP to Kimry Corrette at ReVision Energy will help in planning, but don't let that keep you from deciding at the last minute to join us. Contact her at or 603 679 1777.
(Did you know... As you drive around town, you've probably noticed an increase in rooftop solar panels in the last few years. The Open PV Project of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory shows that 27 installations have been registered in our zip code, mostly residential but also including the Town's own three, plus one at the Durham Boat Company. If you've got solar panels but haven't yet registered your project, please sign up to raise Durham's profile!)
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UNH OFFERS MANY SUMMER CAMP AND OTHER PROGRAMS THAT ARE OPEN TO DURHAM RESIDENTS
Be active and take advantage of unique opportunities available to Durham residents and their families at UNH this summer! UNH offers numerous and varied summer programs for youth in K-12: from academic enrichment, to the arts, to athletics, to traditional camps and water activities.
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At Project SMART, talented high school students study advanced topics in science, mathematics and computers.
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The Thompson School of Applied Science offers a culinary camp.
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Engineeristas is an engineering camp for middle school girls.
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KEEPERS for Kids introduces students grades 2 to 5,to various engineering fields.
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UNH Writers Academy provides an opportunity for young writers entering grades 5 - 12 to write, edit, and publish their own stories, poems, and plays.
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Camp Wildcat offers camp programs for the duration of the summer. http://campusrec.unh.edu/camp-wildcat
Most programs are held on the UNH campus in a supportive, safe, and fun environment. Instructors are University professors and staff, high school teachers, and college students. Camps utilize UNH's state-of-the-art facilities: athletics fields and rinks, science labs and equipment, theaters and art studios, and outdoor resources like Mendum's Pond.
Encourage your child to explore individual interests and talents! Some programs are currently accepting registrations.
Learn more about all of the UNH programs and join the UNH email list for updates at: www.unh.edu/youth-programs or contact Cathy Leach at cathy.leach@unh.edu.
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UPDATE ON DURHAM FARMERS MARKET FROM SEACOAST GROWERS ASSOCIATION
The membership of Seacoast Growers Association (SGA) voted to initiate the 2014 season in the familiar location behind the existing Town Office at 15 Newmarket Road so as to allow farmers to speak to the customers and notify all of the plan to move later in the summer to Jackson’s Landing.
The SGA has suggested an early August date, at which time the Durham Farmers Market would establish itself in the new Jackson's Landing location.
By establishing a plan now, the SGA will market the information through its usual means as well as prepare the customers and community around them to the new site.
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Courtesy SGA
SEACOAST FARMERS' MARKETS WELCOME NEW VENDOR APPLICATIONS
If you have ever considered becoming a vendor at the farmers' market, now is your chance. The Seacoast Growers Association (SGA) is currently accepting applications for vending at any of their five outdoor farmers' markets. The SGA welcomes applications from farmers, crafters and food producers operating in York (Maine), Strafford or Rockingham (NH) counties.
The Seacoast Growers Association is a member-driven organization that promotes agriculture on the seacoast. The SGA began their tradition of providing the region with a marketplace for fresh local produce, handcrafted goods, and homemade foods and beverages back in 1977. Today, the organization manages five seacoast markets: the Portsmouth Farmers' Market, Dover Farmers' Market, Durham Farmers' Market, Newington Farmers' Market, and Exeter Farmers' Market.
Those interested in vending regularly at market are invited to apply as new members of the organization. The new member application window is open until February 28th.
For more information on vendor rules, necessary permits, market fees, and application details, please visit the Resources page at http://www.seacoastgrowers.org/.
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CHURCHILL RINK AT JACKSON'S LANDING SKATE SCHEDULE
For details on the schedule, please go to https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/churchillrink or call the rink at 868-3907.
Public Skate Schedule:
Sundays: 12:00 - 1:45pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 2:00 - 3:20pm
Tuesdays:12:00 - 4:20pm
Thursdays: 12:00 - 1:50pm
Saturday: 2:00 - 3:45pm
Open Stick & Puck (unstructured hockey)
Sunday thru Friday: 11:00 - 11:50am
Adult Drop In
Sundays: 9:30 - 10:50am
Monday & Wednesday: 12:00 - 1:20 pm
Fridays: 12:00 - 1:20pm AND 8:00 - 9:20pm
Family Pond Hockey (Helmet required)
Saturday nights, 7:00 - 8:30 pm (except for Dec 28th)
For more information, contact Gary at Rink Services Group, 603-868-3907, gary@rinkservicesgroup.com.
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THE LATEST PRODUCTIONS FROM DCAT STUDIOS
UPDATE on the ORCSD Cable Channel 95
On February 26, 2014, ORCSD moved to a new channel number. “Cable Channel 95” Originally the channel number was going to be 97, Comcast made a last minute change to ’95’. All ORCSD programming will only be available for viewing on Cable Channel 95. ORCSD programming will no longer be available on DCAT Cable Channel 22. This is the culmination of a long process with Comcast to activate the ORCSD broadcast signal. If you have any questions please contact: Craig Stevens, DCAT Coordinator @ 868-5571 or dcat@ci.durham.nh.us
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The Return of Music to the Bulletin Board System
Where is the music coming from on the bulletin board? After many years of the bulletin board being silent, music has returned! DCAT has added Pandora Live Streaming Commercial Free music to the bulletin board system. The music that’s playing is at the discretion of the DCAT Coordinator, but that doesn’t mean suggestions are not welcome. For the next week a combination of Lite Rock & Pop Hits Radio will be playing, in the cue; Jazz & Easy Listening. If you have any suggestions, please contact: Craig Stevens, DCAT Coordinator – dcat@ci.durham.nh.us
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The Quotable Eleanor Roosevelt, Sundays @ 1:30 PM, Run time: 44 Minutes
Learn about one of the most fascinating first ladies this country has ever had: Eleanor Roosevelt. Author Michele Albion brings Mrs. Roosevelt to life in an interactive discussion about the inspirational and aspirational woman. This video is also available for viewing on the Town’s On Demand site.
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Bicycling Through Europe: One Durham Family’s Adventures
Sundays @ 5:55 PM, Run time: 1:10
Think about it: imagine packing up your family, notifying teachers, renting your home, hugging your friends good-bye and setting off on a bicycle tour of Europe! One Durham family did just that. Last year, Chris and Wendy Brooks decided to bring their children on a sight-seeing adventure through Europe. They will tell you the story, share their pictures, and perhaps inspire you to take your own journey. This video is also available for viewing on the Town’s On Demand site.
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Strafford Regional Planning Commission presents: Mills Scenic Byway -Run time: 1:02 - Sundays @ 8:30 PM
Join your hosts, Kyle Pimental, Senior Regional Planner & Todd Selig, Durham Administrator for a presentation on the Mills Scenic Byway. The proposed Mills Scenic Byway is a 12.1 mile route that travels through the Towns of Newmarket, Durham, Madbury and Rollinsford. This route offers a clear depiction of small, yet vital communities, located along the coastal shores of the Lamprey, Oyster, Bellamy, Salmon Falls, and Cocheco Rivers. This public hearing is required in order for the Cultural Byway Council to officially designate the Mills Scenic Byway as a state byway. This video will also be available on the towns On Demand site. This is a production of DCAT 22 Studios.
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Mill Pond Dam Centennial Celebration - Sundays @ 10:30 AM & 7:30 PM - Run time: 30 Minutes
Sit back and enjoy the latest production from DCAT 22 Studios. Enjoy some of Durham’s beautiful scenery, hear a this history of the Mill Pond Dam. Who is Congreve Hamilton Quinby? Did Humpty Dumpty actually make an appearance at the celebration? You’ll only find the answers to these questions by watching the video.
These videos are also available for viewing on the Town’s On Demand site.
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MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON DEMAND
The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the Council chambers at the Durham Town Hall unless otherwise indicated below.
Town Council - Monday, March 3, 2014. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.
Historic District/Heritage Commission - Thursday, March 6, 2014. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.
All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.
VIDEO ON DEMAND: Meetings can also be viewed via Video on Demand. Interested viewers can access the streaming site from the Town’s website at http://ci.durham.nh.us/ by clicking the DCAT on demand logo, or directly at http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.
Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.
DCAT Programming Schedule, please click HERE.
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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.
DPR Climbing Club - Registration deadline is quickly approaching! Find out more HERE.
108 Om Meditation – NEW! - Join DPR Yoga instructor Sarah Jones for this special event. All donations will benefit SNAP and SATYA. The class will include 10 minutes of Svasana, 108 Oms, and 108 breaths in meditation. Find out more HERE.
When: Monday, February 24th (Starting promptly at 6:30PM)
Where: Durham Parks & Recreation
Archery – NEW! - We’re excited to offer this new 8-week, instructional program for ages 10-15. All equipment, setup, and training will be provided. Archers will learn the basics of target practice and safety, while also being introduced to both vintage and Olympic competition equipment! Email: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us to put your name on the mailing list.
BALANCE – Martial Arts for Women – NEW! - Shaolin Kung Fu is a form of martial arts that promotes self-defense techniques along with the cultivation of overall physical conditioning, and spiritual well-being. The class begins with a light warm-up and stretch, progressing to single technique forms (basic punch, kick, blocking). To learn more Email: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us to put your name on the mailing list.
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Yoga: Every Monday 6-7AM.
Pilates: Every Monday 9-10AM
OR pick another class that FITS your schedule HERE.
Senior Trips – Are you interested in taking a trip to places like Boston, New York, Foxwoods, etc.? Email: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us to put your name on the mailing list.
Volunteer With DPR - Do you like being outdoors? Do you have a group looking for ways to be more involved and give back to the community? Contact: sfrazee@ci.durham.nh.us to learn about local volunteer opportunities. Find out more HERE.
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Save the Date:
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Annual Egg Hunt - Saturday, 4/19 (Rain Date: Sunday, 4/20)
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Memorial Day Parade - Monday, 5/26
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Summer Kickoff Party - Saturday, 6/26
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Music by the Bay Summer Concert Series - July, August, and September
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
One World Language School General Information Session, Wednesday, Mar 5, 2014, 10-11:30AM, Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. Will hold French and Spanish classes for preschoolers and homeschoolers. The 7-week class begins on Wednesday, Mar 12th. For more information contact Julie Reece at 603-866-0364, julie.reece@oneworldlanguageschool.org.
Active Retirement Association - “Curiosity Never Retires!" ARA Announces its Winter program series. For more information, click HERE.
Snow White Ballet, ORHS, Saturday, Mar 29 @ 7PM and Sunday, Mar 30 @ 2PM, ORHS auditorium. Limited ticket availability will be at the door and on-line purchasing (recommended) at http://www.northeasternballet.org/
Support Oyster River High School 2014 Project Graduation. Raffle tickets are being sold for a month-long calendar of donations from local businesses, as well as raffle tickets for two tickets to a pre-season Patriots game or two tickets to a Red Sox game. Contact Fran Mandeville (nhpanda@yahoo.com) or any ORHS senior parent for more information.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Read Across America/Dr. Seuss’s Birthday Family Storytime, Sat. March 1st at 10:30 a.m. – Join us for a fun Dr. Seuss family storytime. We will read Dr. Seuss stories, play some games, make a Dr. Seuss craft and have cake! All are welcome.
Affordable Health Care Act registration Enrollment Specialist available on March 15 - Open enrollment for the ACA ends on March 31st, so let Mary Moynihan help you sign up here at the library between the hours of 10 and 2 pm on Saturday March 15th. Just sign up at the circulation desk or call 603-868-6699 to register.
Chess and Board Game Afternoon (ages 10 & up), Monday March 3rd 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Join us every Monday afternoon now in the Young Adult room for a game of chess (or other board games).
Young Adult Writing Group (ages 10 & up), Monday March 3rd, 7:00-7:45 p.m. - Like to write? Join us for this monthly writing group in the YA room. We do writing exercises, talk about your writing and post to our blog "Write Away". All are welcome
Pre-school Storytimes: Tues. March 4th and Thurs. March 6th at 10:30 a.m. –The theme is: Books and the Alphabet!
Raccoon Readers, 2nd-4th Grade Book Group, Tues. March 4th, 6:00-7:00 p.m. –This month's book is "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein. We talk about a book/author, do puzzles, play some games and make a craft. All are welcome and books are available at the library.
Watercolor Painting and Knitting Sessions Offered, Tuesday, March 4 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.: Anyone interested in painting watercolor in a group setting is invited to participate at the library. Contact Anne Avery by email at Taltyrics@comcast.com and put Watercolor in the Subject Line. A second contact option is through her office phone number 603-868-8100. Tuesday, March 4 at 7 p.m.: Calling all knitters (and crocheters!)... Come join your fellow fiber friends for an evening of knitting and chatting! All experience levels welcome. Contact Heather Anderson (hca@iconklin.com) with any questions.
Notes From Alaska, Wednesday March 5th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. - Hiker Dan Szczesny returns to the library, this time with an account of his Alaska adventures! Join us for his fun and informative talk on his time in the great Alaskan frontier! He will read from Notes From Alaska and share slides and stories!
Lego Club, Thurs. March 6th at 3:45-4:45 p.m. – Join us Thursdays to make Lego creations. Lego Club is in need of Lego Donations! Have any Legos that you would like to donate to the library? They will be put to good use at our very popular Lego Club.
Durham Solar Awareness and Restaurant Pot Luck at the DPL, Thursday, March 6 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. - Join ReVision Energy and the Durham Energy Committee in celebrating the installation of solar on three of Durham's town buildings at a Community Mixer and Pot Luck! The food will be provided by local restaurants (whom we thank tremendously) and following the event, ReVision Energy will make a donation to the Cornucopia Food Pantry of the Waysmeet Center in Durham. Please RSVP to Kimry Corrette at kimry@revisionenergy.com or 603-679-1777. In addition, there will be a Community Free Skate at Churchill Rink March 9 from noon to 1:45 p.m. Skate rentals are limited. Coffee, hot chocolate, and pastries provided.
NY Times Best-selling author of “The Dressmaker”, Patricia O’Brien Visit, Friday, March 7th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. - You won't want to miss this amazing event! New York Times Bestselling author Patricia O'Brien, who writes under the pen name Kate Alcott for some of her books, including “The Dressmaker”, will visit the library to discuss her new book (out Feb. 24). “The Daring Ladies of Lowell” is the warm-hearted and enthralling saga of a bold young woman caught between two worlds- the vibrant camaraderie of factory life and the opulence that a budding romance with the mill owner's son affords- as the murder of her best friend sends shock waves throughout the town.
Alzheimer’s Café, Friday March 7th, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Join us for this social gathering for Alzheimer’s patients who still reside at home and their caregivers.
Homeschoolers Activity Hour, Friday March 7th, 10:30 a.m. – This week: Space! We will hear books, play some games, do some puzzles and make a craft. This group is geared to home-schoolers but all are welcome.
Crafternoon – Fri. March 7th 3:00-4:30 p.m. – Stop by the Children’s craft room on Fridays for a fun craft.
Baby Lap-Sit Begins again Saturday, March 8th at 10:30 a.m. (ages 2 & under with care-giver) – Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and a time to socialize afterwards. You will receive a ring to add fingerplays on each week you attend!
Bookeaters, Middle School Book group, Weds. March 12th 2:45-4:00 p.m. – Walk from the Middle School. This month’s book is “Graceling” by Kristin Cashore. Ruth Wharton-MacDonald is the facilitator. Pizza is served and all are welcome. Books available at the library.
Family Movie Afternoon “Horton Hears a Who”, Saturday, March 15th 2:00 p.m. – Join us for this fun family movie. Popcorn is served.
Northeastern Ballet Co. presents “Snow White” Ballet at the library, Monday, March 17th, 6:30 p.m. – Join us for this fun family program. Dancers will present small scenes from the Northeastern Ballet’s original production of “Snow White”. Don’t miss it.
Friends Book Discussion: "The Love of a Good Woman" Wednesday, April 16 at 10:30 a.m. - Join us for April's Friends book discussion. Jennifer Lee will lead us through three stories from The Love of A Good Woman by Alice Munro: the title story, "The Children Stay" and, "Before the Change." The books are in and your copy awaits...
Tales for Tails sign-ups happening now. Contact the Children’s desk to register.
Patch Club! Earn patches and a library bag for your reading time. Register at the children’s desk.
Visit the DPL website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.
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WEEKLY ARREST REPORT
*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.
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FROM "HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A BRIEF HISTORY OF DURHAM, NH, 1600 - 1976 written by Philip A. Wilcox and members of the Durham Historic Association
1750 - Winborn Adams, grandson of Hugh Adams, was inn-holder followed by his widow. He was commissioned to raise a company for the Revolution. He proved to be a brave officer and attained the rank of lieutenant colonel, when killed at Bemis Heights in 1777.
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