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NEWS & HAPPENINGS...
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Snow covered fence during Tuesday's nor'easter. Courtesy Todd Selig
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While spring officially arrives on Tuesday, until warmer weather actually arrives, we are all indebted to our hard working staff at the public works department. During Tuesday’s Nor’easter, DPW staff worked 26 hours straight, with only small nap breaks, keeping our roadways and parking lots safe and clear, only to come in the following evening to clear snow mountains the size of Mt. Everest out from downtown parking lots. If you get a chance, please drop them a note, attention Public Works Director Mike Lynch, at mlynch@ci.durham.nh.us. The Fire Department also was busy on Tuesday with 27 calls for service due to wind, power outages, trees down, etc.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FROM CHIEF KURZ AND MEMBERS OF THE DURHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
I am overwhelmed with the support from the Durham community as displayed by the almost 90% vote in favor of the bond for an addition and renovation to the existing police facility at 86 Dover Road. I am also very grateful and humbled by the hard work of a number of the residents who created signs, brochures, and walked door-to-door sharing them with inquiring residents. Additionally other residents opened their homes to me to communicate with citizens in a more informal setting.
I was overwhelmed by the graciousness and engagement of so many residents in supporting this initiative and recognize that if I did not have such a professional and compassionate team of police officers providing services to the Town of Durham, this effort would have not been possible.
Again, thank you to all members of the Durham community that weathered the storm this past Tuesday to come to the polls and provide their support for the Police expansion/renovation proposal.
Chief Kurz and members of the Durham Police Department--
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TOWN VOTING DAY: TO POSTPONE OR NOT TO POSTPONE, CAN ELECTION DAY BE LEGALLY POSTPONED UNDER NH LAW?
There is one and only one person empowered by law to move an election date, and that person is the Town Moderator. Durham’s long-time and hard working Town Moderator is Chris Regan. While he consulted with the town clerk, supervisors of the checklist, public works personnel, public safety and Mr. Selig, as well as some members of the Town Council, the decision to go forward with the election today was his and his alone. No one else had that authority.
Chris Regan had several bad choices, any of which would make some people unhappy and subject him to criticism. He made a decision and went forward based on the strong advice of the NH Governor and Secretary of State. We had 973 voters on Tuesday who cast ballots, not far off the town/school election average of about 1200. We have had fewer people with better weather.
Chris was well aware of the differing thoughts and concerns of numerous NH moderators and state officials. There is a list serve for NH moderators and they freely share out questions, concerns, and advice. He reached out to several area moderators whose views he respects. Some moved their meetings and some voted on Tuesday. Each made what each of them thought was the better decision for their towns. Mr. Selig, given the extraordinarily difficult circumstances, fully concurred with the decision to hold the election on Tuesday.
To learn more about this issue, read a Union Leader article entitled, "Secretary of State is Opposed to Bill to Ratify Results for Towns that Rescheduled Elections” HERE.
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Despite the major snowstorm that occurred on election day, March 14, 2017, this Durham couple found a creative and recreational way to make it to the polls to vote. Courtesy Todd Selig
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CODE QUESTION – Why has it taken so long for some local businesses to get permits and fit out in Durham? | Hop & Grind/Tuckaway Tavern, Saxbys, and more?
We are happy to report that Hop & Grind (https://www.facebook.com/hopandgrind) is coming to Durham and will be located at Madbury Commons. They have a building permit which was issued February 24th, 2017, after first contacting the Building Department in September. Hop and Grind spent a good deal of time very thoroughly assessing the unit at Madbury Court before they signed the lease, and before formal permit application, because they had very specific needs and desires for the kitchen equipment. Code Officer Audrey Cline touched base with the primary partner of this operation this past week as she was curious as to the timeframe for seeing activity at the site. They will be starting up in a few days. The primary partner has moved his family from Chicago to Durham in order to open this off-shoot of the Tuckaway Tavern. Ms. Cline was tickled to hear they were driving around in the storm Tuesday of this week doing some shopping. They will enjoy our New Hampshire weather!
Saxbys (http://www.saxbyscoffee.com/) had been issued a building permit prior to Inspector Cline's employment with Durham, which was over a year ago. When their permit came up for renewal they signed up for another year with no complaints and no issues related to Durham. It seems that they are opening a number of locations and they wanted to keep their unit at Madbury Commons, even if they were not quite ready to build it out. Just two weeks ago, the General Contractor came into the building office to kick off actual construction, and he indicated they should be open in about 10 weeks.
In the larger picture, we often hear that people have made comments about Durham being a difficult town in which to build. By difficult, we assume that they mean that the planning, zoning, and building processes seem overly burdensome. Durham appears to be a small town, yet we have the challenges of a much larger town, as well as an engaged, thoughtful, and active citizenry with strong views about the future of their community. An engaged citizenry is a good thing! Speaking only to the building department piece, our staff is extremely conscious that our downtown area is very compact and has many buildings which house other people’s children. Also many of the single family homes in the neighborhoods have accessory apartments or are rented to young, inexperienced people entirely. In addition, we want all structures in Durham to be safe and meet relevant codes for our year-round population as well. We perceive a risk of life, health, and safety at a much higher level than most other towns in New Hampshire with the same population of 6,000 – 7,000, because of the demographic that is uniquely Durham’s, not only students, but highly intelligent and engaged citizens who demand excellence and professionalism in everything we do.
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RFQ ISSUED FOR POSSIBLE IMPROVEMENTS TO CHURCHILL RINK
The rink RFQ will be posted this Friday through Seacoast Media Group. The Parks & Recreation Committee is asking for proposals to be turned in by March 29th so they will have them to review at their next meeting, scheduled for March 30th.
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NHDOT ROUTE 108 WIDENING PROJECT TO RESUME IN APRIL 2017
Phase B of the Route 108 Project, from the Durham Town Hall to Hamel Brook Bridge, and Stagecoach Road to Newmarket, is expected to begin in April, however prior to that date, utility crews will begin working on moving poles in Durham.
NHDOT will require that the contractor maintain two-way flowing traffic during the morning and afternoon commute –one-way traffic is permitted only during the hours of 8AM – 3PM.
Durham DPW has attended preconstruction meetings with NHDOT and the contractor American Excavating. We will have direct communication with them in regards to scheduling and sharing of information. If you have questions about the project please contact Town Engineer April Talon at 603-868-5578 or via email at atalon@ci.durham.nh.us.
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UPDATE TO 2013 DURHAM-UNH TRAFFIC MODEL
The Town of Durham and the University of New Hampshire have retained the services or RSG of White River Junction, VT to update the 2013 Durham-UNH traffic model to current year conditions. This is the third update of the shared model which was first developed in 2008. This project, focused on the downtown and campus core, will update the current AM peak hour model to mid and/or afternoon peak hour analysis capability. The $80,000 project cost is split 50/50 between the Town and the University.
The first step in the project is the collection of traffic volume/turning movement counts at sites throughout downtown Durham and on the UNH campus. Weekday counts are being collected during a March 27 to April 7 window prior to the restart of the NH 108 corridor project. The counts are now done with automated recorders instead of tubes and in-field staff.
RSG is scheduled to deliver the updated analyses and working model by late this summer. The model will be used for analyses of traffic impacted by proposed development, street network and other traffic changes. For more information, contact Michael Behrendt, Durham Town Planner.
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1ST ANNUAL SLUSH CUP POND HOCKEY TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY
This Saturday, 3/18/17, we have the 1st Annual Slush Cup Pond Hockey Tournament. At this point we have 21 teams registered for this new rink event! The Parks and Recreation Committee has 7 divisions: Family, 3 youth divisions, Teen and 2 Adult divisions. P&R Director April Gasowski is looking forward to the fun on Saturday!
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PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE PLANS ROAD TRIP TO HOLDERNESS
Members from the P&R Committee and Dir. Gasowski are planning on a trip to the Holderness School to visit their rink renovation that was recently completed. They are scheduled to make the trip on Monday, March 20th. They had a very similar structure/set-up to what we have at Churchill Rink.
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PARKS & RECREATION PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR SPRING AND SUMMER
Spring and Summer program & event planning is just about finalized and program guides for each should be coming out very soon. Stay tuned…
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UNH GREEK ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSIST WITH ANNUAL EGG HUNT
Parks & Recreation Director Rachel Gasowski has been in contact with the UNH Interfraternity Council/Greek Community regarding the department's upcoming Egg Hunt and how the students can be involved in this community-wide event. Rachel will finalize their role with the event once UNH is back from spring break. ORPP, Kennebunk Saving, and The Candy Bar are kindly helping to sponsor this event, which is much appreciated!
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This Durham resident came in to vote on Tuesday looking like the Abominable Snowman! :-) Courtesy Todd Selig
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HAVE YOUR APPLIED FOR YOUR SOLAR EXEMPTION YET?
Persons that own property in Durham and recently installed a “solar energy system” that utilizes solar energy to heat or cool the interior of their building, heat water, or to provide electricity, may qualify for a solar exemption.
The Town of Durham has adopted the Exemption for Solar Systems per RSA 72:62 which gives qualifying residents a solar exemption from their property tax assessment.
In order to qualify for this exemption, a PA-29 exemption application must be received by the Assessing Office by April 15, 2017. Applications may be downloaded from the Town website or may be picked up at the Assessor’s Office located on the 2nd floor of the Town Hall building at 8 Newmarket Road. Applications must also include the total installation cost and a detailed list of what equipment was installed on an applicant's property.
If approved, this exemption will be applied to 2017 assessments.
Please contact the Town Assessor at 603-868-8064 with any questions regarding the solar systems exemption.
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NOTICE OF VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
On April 30, 2017, terms on various Town boards, commissions, and committees will expire. In mid-April, the Town Council will begin the process for making its annual appointments/reappointments to Town boards, with appointments to take effect May 1, 2017. The Durham Town Council is seeking interested residents of the Town of Durham who have the ability, desire, and time needed to fill these vacancies.
Citizens interested in board appointments may stop in or contact the Administrator’s office at 868-5571 and ask for a board application form. Applications are also available on the home page of the Town’s web site: www.ci.durham.nh.us at the top of the home page under “Helpful Resources”, then “Town Documents”, then “forms”, then “Application for Appointment”.
Completed applications may be mailed to the Administrator’s office, or submitted via email to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday, March 24, 2017.
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RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW EDUCATIONAL SESSION SCHEDULED FOR BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMUNITY - TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2017
The members of the Town of Durham’s boards, committees, commissions, Town Council, and Library Board of Trustees serve as members of public boards and are therefore responsible to act in accordance with the Right-to-Know law in the State of New Hampshire. The Preamble of the Right-to-Know law reads: “Openness in the conduct of public business is essential to a democratic society. The purpose of this chapter is to ensure both the greatest possible public access to the actions, discussions and records of all public bodies, and their accountability to the people.”
In order to ensure that the members of Durham’s public boards are given the resources they need to act in accord with RSA 91-A, a Right-to-Know law educational session has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2017, beginning at 7:00 PM in the Durham Town Hall Town Council chambers.
Attorney Laura Spector Morgan from The Mitchell Group will be present to provide an overview of the Right-to-Know law and to answer any questions that board members may have. The general public and Town department heads are invited and encouraged to attend the session, or to view it on Durham Community Access Television (Channel 22).
Oyster River School Board members are also invited to attend, as well as the Selectmen and board members from the communities of Lee, Madbury, and Newmarket.
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CHURCHILL RINK CLOSING POSTPONED BY A FEW DAYS
The rink was scheduled to close for the season after the last session this Sunday. The Parks & Recreation Committee has decided to extend the shutdown date to Monday, possibly Tuesday to accommodate ORYAs remaining teams that have advanced and are still playing in tournaments. The temps are remaining cold for much of next week allowing them to extend this date.
Shutdown of the rink and ice out has been coordinated with rink staff, Firland, and DPW….we just need the spring temps to show up mid-week next week!
The rink had its fair share of bumps in the road this season, but all in all it was a successful season and things are moving in a good direction.
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ENERGIZE 360: SEACOAST NH LAUNCH EVENT
The Durham Energy Committee has asked us to help make residents aware of this upcoming opportunity.
Take control of your energy future. Leverage the power of group discounts to lower your energy use, drive down energy costs and transition to clean energy at your home or business. Achieve your energy goals with: Weatherization, Solar Electricity, Heat Pumps.
Energize 360 launch event is a partnership between Seacoast Regional Energy Hub, SEAREI, ReVision Energy, Yankee Thermal Imaging and five Seacoast towns. Trusted vendors selected by an independent committee offer discounts and community project funds that increase along with participation.
Program available to residents of: Dover, Durham, Lee, Northwood and Portsmouth. Program ends June 30th. Energize 360 discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
Kindly RSVP at: http://energize360.eventbrite.com. Learn more at: http://energize360.org or call (603) 679-1777. Please bring utility bills to event.
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AND THE PHONE SCAMS KEEP COMING!
Chief Kurz advises that the police department has had several residents contact them about continuing telephone scams. These calls are so troubling to us all but the technology and the desire to separate people from their money clearly has no bounds.
The most recent calls have been very similar in nature regarding the Internal Revenue Service.
So prevalent are these calls that most news outlets have been actively advising their viewers of this scam but once again the Durham Police want to share this information for awareness purposes and to help prevent fraud and/or identity theft from occurring during these purposely stressful telephone calls! As always the Durham Police urge residents NEVER to provide personal and/or credit card information via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter or telephone solicitation. Even though these criminal enterprises appear to be centered in off-shore locations, it is requested that any suspicious solicitation activity be reported to the Durham Police for further assessment and review.
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DCAT CHANGING HOSTED SERVICE PROVIDERS FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE
DCAT will be making the switch from our current On Demand to a new and improved On Demand service. Our current DCAT On Demand service will be discontinued as of today, Friday, February 24th.
What this means to users? Improved mobile browser capability, more features, security and a new modern look.
When clicking the On Demand button, or if you happen to type in the old address, no worries you will be automatically redirected to our new site.
Please let us know what you think of the new site. New site address: dcat22.viebit.com
If you have any comments/suggestions, please contact: dcat@ci.durham.nh.us
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DURHAM POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST
The DPOA will hold its annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 8 - 10AM and the Durham Evangelical Church. Proceeds benefit the Chief Ray Burrows Scholarship Fund and Durham DPOA Union. Tickets: $7/adults, $3/children. All you can eat pancakes, home fries, sausage, bacon, and eggs. Raffle tickets available for sale at the event or from any Durham Police Officer.
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DURHAM HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
The Durham Historical Association (DHA) will hold its annual meeting on Saturday April 15th at 2 p.m. in the Durham Town Hall Council Chambers.
There will be a brief business meeting, which will include the election of officers and directors for 2017-2019. Annual membership dues will also be collected at this time.
Following the business meeting, Steve Taylor from the New Hampshire Humanities will present "New Hampshire’s Grange Movement: It’s Rise, Triumphs and Decline."
Refreshments will be served. This event is open to the general public.
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ORIENTATION FOR NEW COUNCILORS
Just prior to Monday’s Council meeting at 6 PM, there will be an informal orientation session for new Councilors in the Town Council chambers at the Town Hall. The public is welcome to attend. View the agenda for this orientation HERE.
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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. Click on the meetings listed below to view agendas and other information.
Trustees of the Trust Funds - Monday, March 20, 2017 (8AM - Council Chambers)
Town Council, Monday, March 20, 2017
Planning Board, Wednesday, March 22, 2017
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All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.
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DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22
Don’t miss the latest episode of “ In the Biz; Durham Business Spotlight”. This episode features Young’s Family Restaurant. Meet owner Ken Young and hear his strategy on how he keeps his restaurant on the cutting edge of the ever changing restaurant scene, he’ll also talk about how he brings his customers the freshest product available. There are a few surprises too. This video is available on DCAT 22 TV at 12:30 & 6:00 PM, DCAT on Demand, & our website. Total run time: 11 minutes
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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.
Slush Cup Pond Hockey Tournament
Saturday, March 18th. 10am at Churchill Rink.
Enjoy one last hoorah of the season before ice is out with this 3vs3 cross-ice double elimination tournament! Gather a team and enter into one of our age appropriate divisions. Great prizes and fun with family and friends! $30/team or $10/player (teams can have up to 4 players per team or register as a single and get placed on a team). We will accept team registrations through Saturday, and as space allows in each division.
Games Times Per Division:
10AM-12PM: Family & Youth 1
12PM- 2PM: Youth 2 & Youth 3
2PM- 4PM: Teen & Adult 40+,
4PM- 6PM: Adult 18–39
After School Indoor Rock Climbing Club
3:00-5:00pm, Fridays 3/31, 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 at the UNH Artificial Climbing Wall. Durham Parks & Recreation has once again teamed up with UNH Outdoor Education for the Youth Rock Climbing Club. Team members will work closely with UNH Outdoor Education students who are also AMGA certified instructors to learn belaying skills, knots, equipment, climbing technique, problem solving skills, and more—New and experienced climbers welcome.
DPR Staff will walk students from the middle school to New Hampshire Hall. Ages 10+, $55/student, all equipment is provided. Pre-registration is required by March 26th, 2017. Min of 10, Max of 24.
Spring After School & Community Archery Clinics
Tuesdays: April 4th-May 2nd (no class on April 25th).
After School Session for grades 5-12, 2:45-3:45pm. Community Session for ages 7+ (youth & adults welcome), 4-5pm at the Oyster River Middle School. $70/pp. Archery In Motion will be instructing this four-week clinic which will focus on safety, proper shooting form and developing technique to become more precise in order to enhance the archers’ abilities. Pre-registration required by February 8th. Bus #84 from Mast Way and Moharimet is available for those needing transportation to the 4pm class- Please make appropriate accommodations with school if using bus transportation.
Karate& Kobudo-A Community Martial Arts Class for youth and adults. Thursdays, March 30th-May 11th from 6-7:30pm at the Middle School-MPR.
Ages 8+ (youth & adults). $60/participate. Practical self-defense through a traditional Okinawan style of karate (Shorinryu Matsumura Seito), including training with bo, sai, and kama. Pre-registration is required by March 27th.
“The Great American Eclipse”
Thursday, April 6th at the Durham Public Library. 6:00-7:30pm.
Durham Parks & Recreation has once again teamed up with UNH Astronomer John Gianforte, The Sky Guy to offer an interactive and detailed presentation on the upcoming total solar eclipse. This eclipse will be the first one to cross US soil in many years, and we don’t want you to miss it! Join us to learn what an eclipse is, why they are special and how you can see it for yourself this summer! Please pre-register by Wednesday, April 5th. Participation is FREE!
Get On Board
Wednesdays: May 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th at Churchill Rink- Jackson’s Landing.
DPR has teamed up with Rye Airfield to offer Get On Board: A program that introduces kids to the awesomeness of skateboarding through a safe, proven program.
$50/person. Includes ALL equipment and awesome, safe instruction from fully trained and licensed Rye Airfield instructors.
Grades 5th-8th: 3:00-4:00pm (bus #38 can be used from the middle school to Jackson’s Landing)
Grades 3rd& 4th: 4:00-5:00pm
Pre-registration HERE is required by April 28th!
Durham Parks & Recreation Annual Egg Hunt 2016.
Upcoming Events-Save The Date!!
Annual Egg Hunt at Durham Town Landing-Saturday, April 15th. 9:30am.
Durham Parks & Recreation and ORPP proudly present, The 22nd Annual Egg Hunt at Durham Town Landing!!
Hunt Details
-Please arrive between 9-9:20am
-The Hunt will start promptly at 9:30am
-Age appropriate hunting zones
-Find an egg with a “Golden Ticket” and win a prize!
-Light snacks & refreshments served
-Parking available in the dirt lot off Old Landing Road
Participants should be prepared to hunt outside. The Egg Hunt will take place regardless of weather!!
The 2017 Annual Egg Hunt has been kindly sponsored by The Candy Bar & Creamery, Kennebunk Savings Bank, and The UNH Interfraternity Council/Greek Community.
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Thursday, Mar 30, 2017, 6:30 PM, OR High School Auditorium. See more information below.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
STEM program for students in grades 5-8, sponsored by the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at UNH. Tech Kid U is a new initiative in which Middle school students will have the opportunity to explore the world of science and engineering. Runs for three consecutive Saturdays: March 11, 18, & 25. Features hands-on projects and problem solving in various topics related to science and engineering. More information HERE.
Newcomers Unlimited presents "Why are We so Fascinated With Stone Walls?" By Kevin Gardner. Friday, Mar 17, 2017, 9-10AM social hour/10AM presentation, Durham Community Church. Kevin will discuss how and why New England has thousands of miles of stonewalls and will build a miniature wall, using tiny stones. Mr. Gardner is a New Hampshire Humanities speaker and the presentation is open to the public.
New Hampshire Master Gardening Association Welcome Spring Symposium, Fresh Ideas – Gardening for 2017, Saturday, Mar 18, 2017, Southern New Hampshire University Campus/Hooksett, NH. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Growing Places - Registration for Camp Cowabunga and TimberNook Summer Camp is now open. View weekly themes and registration information HERE.
Active Retirement Association March General Meeting, Monday, Mar 20, 2017, 1:30 PM, Durham Evangelical Church (lower level). Program will feature Michael Fleming discussing “A Climate Change Solution Conservatives Can Love.” Come and meet new friends, sample delicious refreshments, and learn more about the ARA.
Durham Democratic Party Caucus Meeting, Thursday March 23, 2017, 6:30PM, Oyster River Room, second floor of Durham Public Library. All registered Democrats in Durham are eligible to vote in the caucus for town Democratic committee officers and for Durham’s delegates and alternate delegates to the Democratic State Convention who will serve two year terms. For more information, please call Susan Roman, 603-868-2293.
Girl Scout Troop 22916 Daycare Day with Dory Fundraiser, Friday, Mar 24, 2017, 7:30 AM-5PM, Madbury Town Hall. Games, crafts, movie, PLAY. Snack and lunch provided. Limited space available. $50/child; $90/family. Contact Jolene Shuman at kenshuman@comcast.net. Adults in attendance and ALL scouts/adults are CPR/FirstAid certified.
Great Bay: An Estuary in Peril - Documentary Premiere, Thursday, Mar 30, 2017, 6:30 PM, OR High School Auditorium. Come learn about the challenges facing the Great Bay estuary and beyond. Panel discussion following documentary. Visit https://www.facebook.com/nhgreatbayprotection
Oyster River Youth Hockey Boosters. The boosters are asking for help to win up to $150,000 in upgrades for Churchill Rink. Submit a short statement (2,500 characters or less) explaining why the community deserves to be the Kraft Hockeyville USA 1017 winner. Examples: favorite memory at the rink, or why our rink is important to the community. Deadline: Friday, Mar 30, 2017 at midnight. The link is HERE. Go to "Find My Rink" tab - and enter "NH" "Churchill Rink".
Oyster River Folk Concert Presents The Gnomes - Global Folk Fusion, Saturday, Apr 1, 2017, 7PM, Unitarian Fellowship as a collaborative effort with the Durham Community Church. Tickets: $15/adults; $5/students. Can be purchased at the door beginning at 6:30. Visit the Gnomes website HERE.
Marina's Miles 5K: (succeeding Todd's Trot), Saturday, Apr 8, 2017, 10AM, Oyster River High School. Fundraiser for a scholarship to celebrate the memory of former Durham resident and UNH student Marina Slavin. Door prizes! Free light refreshments (courtesy Wildcat Fitness, Hannafords & The Works). Free chair massages (courtesy of Body Mind Spirit Massage Therapy). Visit http://MarinasMiles.org to register.
Hans Christian Andersen's Classic "The Snow Queen", presented by Northeastern Ballet Theatre, Saturday, Apr 8, 2017 @ 7PM, Sunday, Apr 9, 2017 @ 2PM, OR High School Auditorium. Adults $20, children/seniors $17.50, family of four pack $60, children under 2 years FREE. Tickets available on-line or at the door. NE Ballet Theatre is a registered non-profit and professional dance company and school. More Information HERE or call 603-834-8834.
UNH Summer Youth Program Registration is Open! Students explore interests while experiencing the local campus (and other sites) through UNH’s summer programs for youth. Participants learn from faculty, staff, and students with individualized instruction and have the opportunity to utilize state of the art facilities.
Programs offered for ages 6-18 in areas such as STEM, the Arts, Academic Enrichment, Athletics, and Recreational/Water programs. UNH hosts numerous programs for High School students! View offerings by grade level.
To learn more and to register: UNH Learn for Life
WHY ROWING? Join Great Bay Rowing and find out! Junior and Adult programs available. Spring Programs are open now. More information is available HERE.
MainStreet Makery $5 Weekly Drop-In Craft. Re-Cycled CD Coasters. Decorated with fabric, felt, paper, and glue. Stop by anytime during Hours: Tues. thru Fri. 10AM-6PM, Sat., 10AM-4PM.
Echo Thrift Shop St. Patrick's Day Sale- everything green 50% off. Spring clothes are out. Located in the back basement of the Community Church of Durham. Hours: Mon-Fri, 10AM-5PM and Sat., 10AM-2PM.
University of New Hampshire Celebrity Series Upcoming Events. View the schedule of events HERE. Tickets can be purchased on line HERE. or by calling the Box Office at 603-862-7222(PCAC). Hours: Mon-Fri, 12 - 5PM as well as one hour before each event.
UNH Museum of Art Upcoming Events. View schedule of events HERE.
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Join the DPL for its Family Movie: "Storks"! Sat. March 18th at 10:30 am
DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Children’s and Young Adult Programs:
Family Movie: Storks! Sat. March 18th at 10:30 am - Join us for this fun family movie: Storks! This movie is shown upstairs in the Oyster River Room. Popcorn is served and all are welcome! Sat. March 25th at 10:30 am– Fun Family Art Program: Come make some Crazy Face Art!
YA Mondays: (Middle & High Schoolers) This week: Minute to Win It Games! Monday March 20th 2:45 - 4 pm - Stop by the YA room to play some fun and challenging minute to win it game if you are in Middle or High School. Come and test your skills. Snacks provided and all are welcome.
Storytimes - Tues. March 21st and Thurs. March 23rd at 10:30 am - “Spring!”
Jack & Annie Book Club (Grades K-2) Tuesday, March 21st at 4:00 – 5:00 PM - Join us for our monthly book club made just for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade! During our meeting we will talk about our book club book, play games, and make a craft. This month’s book is "Good Morning Gorillas" by Mary Pope Osborne. Books are available at the circulation desk. Registration is required. Please sign-up at the Children's desk!
Baby Lap-sit (ages 2 & under with care giver) - Weds. March 22nd at 10:30 am
Knitting and Craft Club for 3rd-5th graders - Weds. March 22nd 4-5 pm (register at the Children’s desk).
Pajama Storytime - Bubbles & Bath Time! Thursday, March 23rd at 6:30PM - Join Oyster River Parents & Preschoolers (ORPP) at the Durham Public Library for our monthly evening storytime for preschoolers! This month we will be all about "Bubbles & Bath Time". Come hear bubble & bathtime stories, do the feltboard, sing some bubble songs, and make a fun Bath Time craft. Snack provided by ORPP and all are welcome!
Lego Club! (K-4th grade) NEW! REGISTRATION REQUIRED THROUGH THE END OF THIS YEAR Thursday, March 23rd 3:30-4:30 pm - Due to the popularity and staffing needs of Lego Club, we have made the decision to require sign-ups and limit the number of participants to 40 through the end of the year. Sign-ups will begin this Monday, March 13th at 12:00 pm. You can call the Children's desk at 603-590-1124 to register, see us at the Children's desk or email the Children's department at dplnhyouthservices@gmail.com. We will confirm with you by email that your child is registered and require you to pick up a Library Lego Bus Note to take to Moharimet or Mast Way if you will be riding the bus to Lego Club. Join us for Lego Club (K-4th grade) - We will have fun weekly challenges and of course free build. This week: “Logos?” NO LEGO CLUB THURSDAY MARCH 30TH. SEE YOU THURS. APRIL 6TH.
Fun and Games Fridays - Fri. March 24th all day! Come and create a drop-in craft and play some fun board games. All ages.
Bookeaters, Middle School Book Group, Weds. March 29th 2:45-4:00 pm – Join us for this month’s book group. This month’s book is “Fantastic Beasts” by J.K. Rowling. Ruth Wharton McDonald is the facilitator. Books are available at the circulation desk. Pizza is served.
Teen Advisory Board Mon. April 3rd, 6:30 pm – Pizza, Games, Technology & More! The teen advisory board is open to kids in middle and high school. We want to hear from you! Tell the staff about books you would like added to the collection, activities you want to try, movies you want to watch or anything else you feel we should know. This month: Come and play some games, have pizza, do some technology and more!
Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th grade) Tues. April 4th, 6:00 pm - Join us for Raccoon Readers, our monthly 2nd-4th Grade Book Group. This month's book is "Tombquest: Book of the Dead” by Michael Northrup. We talk about books, authors, play some games and make a craft.
Join the Patch Program! Come and join and collect your patches! This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Durham Public Library.
Adult Programs:
Paintings by Brad Pokorny - On View in the Gallery through March. Brad Pokorny is a professional journalist and writer living in Durham. He began painting in the early 2000s, mainly as a form of pure expression. Come view Brad's bold and colorful abstract works.
Friends Book Discussion: Please join Jennifer Lee on April 13, 10:30 as she facilitates the discussion of The Leopard by Giuseppe Di Lampedusa. Your copy awaits you at the front desk.
CPR and AED Class with McGregor Memorial EMS Mon. March 20, 6-8 pm - Contact Sean Madden 603-862-3674. For cost and registration information visit www.cprsafe.org
DPL Friends' Meeting, Wed. April 5, 1-3:30 pm - The Friends of the Library meet the first Wednesday of every month. All are welcome to attend. Come for social time from 1-1:30, followed by a business meeting.
The library offers help for people who need assistance using technology: computers, iPads & cell phones, eReaders (Nook, Kindle, etc.) Call to check on availability of the volunteers and set up an appointment. 868-6699 or email durhampl@gmail.com
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*Academic year commences the third week of August through graduation at UNH in May.
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Have a very nice weekend.
Todd
Todd I. Selig, Administrator
Town of Durham, NH
T: 603-868-5571
tselig@ci.durham.nh.us
Website: https://www.ci.durham.nh.us/
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