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Farewell party recently held for outgoing Council members. Pictured l-r are: Kenny Rotner (behind Robin Mower mask); Robin Mower, Diana Carroll, Jim Lawson (behind Diana Carroll mask); Dave Howland, Firoze Katrak (behind Dave Howland mask) The masks were courtesy of resident Nancy Webb.
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Today, March 20, 2015, at 6:45 PM EDT is the first day of Spring Equinox. And...snow is forecast for tomorrow!
A brief note that the next meeting of the Town Council is on April 6th. (A recent article in Foster’s reported that the next meeting would be on March 30th but that was in error.)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS AT MEETINGS
If residents bring written testimony to share with our various boards/committees, they are free to hand that testimony in to the Chair for inclusion as an attachment to the minutes from that meeting.
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MILL POND CENTER | RESIDENTS EXPRESS INTEREST IN THE TOWN CONSIDERING ACQURING THE PARCEL
At Monday evening’s Town Council meeting, March 16, 2015, Durham resident Dennis Meadows and Community Church of Durham Pastor Mary Westfall spoke during public comments of the idea of the Town potentially acquiring the former Mill Pond Center property at 50 Newmarket Road.
The property is currently on the market for approximately $550,000 according to the speakers. Dr. Meadows hopes to assemble a group of residents who may be interested in purchasing the property to hold while the Town conducts its due diligence regarding costs, potential uses, outdoor events, and interconnectivity with other Town-owned parcels around the historic Mill Pond, among other things.
An application for a 2- lot subdivision is presently pending before the Durham Planning Board for the parcel submitted by the Seacoast Repertory Theatre, property owner. The parcel is Tax Map 6, Lot 9-8. It is located in the Residence B Zoning District.
Here is the vision as outlined at the Council meeting by speakers (as interpreted by Mr. Selig who is authorizing this synopsis for the benefit of the community):
By connecting the Mill Pond park, the Milne parcel owned by the Town adjacent to the park, the new Town Hall, the Town property on either side of the Old Landing, and the General Sullivan Monument property, the addition of the Mill Pond Center for the Arts property and the construction of a potential bridge from that to the Milne parcel across the Oyster River, would be akin to stringing a strand of pearls allowing for interconnectivity and pedestrian activity by residents between municipal parcels around the historic Mill Pond, helping to bolster a sense of community and place for Durham apart from what is occurring in downtown Durham.
The Town at the present time, along with the Southeast Land Trust, holds a scenic easement across the front portion (along Rt. 108) of the Mill Pond Center parcel to preserve the viewscape along this scenic gateway.
At the end of the meeting, Councilor Firoze Katrak MOVED that: "The Durham Town Council expresses that we have an interest in doing due diligence in the (Mill Pond Center) property, so long as Mr. Meadows and the group he is organizing for this effort explicitly understands that the Town is not guaranteeing or taking any risk before doing our own due diligence." Councilor Marple SECONDED the motion and it PASSED unanimously 9-0.
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HAMEL RECREATION CENTER PROJECT (WHICH INCLUDES THE UNH OUTDOOR POOL PROJECT) IN JEOPARDY IN CONCORD DUE TO LEGISLATIVE ACTION THIS WEEK
This week the Joint Capital Budget Committee at the State House in Concord (with representatives from both the House and Senate) tabled the entire capital program of the USNH, including the UNH Outdoor Pool project (which is bundled in as part of the much larger Hamel Recreation Center expansion).
In total this decision involves $85 million in bonding (“Series 2015 Bonds”) for construction, renovation, demolition, property acquisition, and related costs at Keene State College for the Pondside IV project, the University of New Hampshire for the Holloway Commons Expansion and the Hamel Recreation Expansion, and at Plymouth State University for the ALLWell North project, each as approved by the University System of New Hampshire Board of Trustees.
In essence, for the USNH to issue higher education financing, that financing must be approved by this joint committee. A special meeting of the Joint Capital Budget Committee will be held next Thursday in Concord.
UNH President Mark Huddleston called Mr. Selig at home last evening with an update on this important issue.
Mr. Selig has been in touch with Durham’s legislative delegation, and members of the delegation have been in touch with Mr. Selig on this issue.
In addition, Mr. Selig will travel to Concord to sit in on next week’s hearing.
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DURHAM/UNH TRAIN STATION IS AMONG THE TOP 1/5 OF ALL AMTRAK PASSENGER STAIONS IN ALL OF THE UNITED STATES
Did you know?
Of the 527 AMTRAK passenger stations all across the United States, including Durham/UNH Station, our little Durham Station ranks 136th in numbers of passengers boarding and de-training per year!
Little Durham is way up there and noticed at AMTRAK headquarters in Washington.
Durham resident and UNH Professor John Carroll learned this fact at the annual National Association of Rail Passengers (NARP) New England Chapter meeting held in Durham on this past Saturday.
The national President of NARP, up from Washington, and the New England chapter leader, both stayed at the Three Chimneys Inn overnight and were very praising of the food there, including a long leisurely dinner.
A thank you to John Carroll for passing along this information.
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DURHAM-UNH LISTENS INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE!
On Monday March 30th UNH will be hosting a community conversation about community police relations. Building Connections, Increasing Safety is one of three conversations taking place in Strafford County and will be hosted with the UNH and Durham Police Departments and provide an opportunity for residents and law enforcement to talk with each other. Communication is always an important part of keeping our communities safe, and in light of recent national events, we want to create a proactive opportunity for discussion and relationship building. I hope you will join us as we focus on increasing mutual understanding, strengthening trust, and identifying positive steps in each community.
Monday March 30th
MUB Strafford Room
Doors open: 3:30 PM
Program: 4:00 – 7:00 PM
Walk-ins are welcome, but please register in advance to help us with planning.
Register HERE
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DURHAM HISTORIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING AND PROGRAM - TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST
The Durham Historic Association presents “A MOST AMAZING ENGINEERING FEAT - THE FIRST PISCATAQUA RIVER BRIDGE” on April 21st at 7 pm at the Durham Public Library, 49 Madbury Road:
Dr. Helen Frink will give an illustrated talk about the architect and builders of the amazing bridge from Cedar Point in Durham to Fox Point in Newington, described in a 1794 newspaper as “the largest and most elegant bridge in North America…one of the greatest pieces of mechanical genius done in America”.
As a child growing up in Newington, Helen Frink listened to family tales of ancestor Cyrus Frink, who heard of a bridge being built across the Piscataqua River in 1794. At the age of 21 he walked from Stonington, Connecticut to Newington with his carpenter’s tools on his back. He helped build the bridge, settled at its Newington end, and married a descendant of the infamous Hatevil Nutter. When the bridge was destroyed by ice, Cyrus’s sons Elias and Darius salvaged bridge timbers to erect the barn at their farm in Newington. Descendant Helen Frink decided to find out if the family story was true. After retiring from 33 years of teaching at Keene State College, she read Cyrus Frink’s account books and the records of the Piscataqua Bridge Corporation in Concord. She discovered that the Piscataqua Bridge (1794-1855) was one of the most remarkable construction feats of its day, boasting the longest arch in the world when it was built. As for great-great-grandfather Cyrus, everything she’d learned about him as a child proved true – and much more.
Helen Frink is the author of town histories of Acworth and Alstead. Her newest book, Oil, Ice, and Bone; Arctic Whaler Nathaniel Ransom, is an icy tale of danger and adventure based on the journals of another ancestor who escaped with his life from the worst disaster in whaling history.
A brief business meeting will precede Dr. Frink’s presentation. There will be an opportunity for attendees to become DHA members to continue the preservation of documents and artifacts relevant to the history of Oyster River Plantation and the Town of Durham. Refreshments will be served.
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PARKING IN THE DOWNTOWN - Construction Workers Taking Up Downtown Parking Spaces
With four large construction projects underway, we have all experienced the challenges in traversing the downtown with these simultaneous major construction projects ongoing, each with deliveries of material, removal of snow and the comings and goings of various work personnel all new to the area.
During the pre-construction phase, various Town departments including Public Works and the Police Department worked diligently to identify satellite locations such as Churchill Rink, Town Landing, and the former Town Office site so that parking for the host of workers would not consume those in the downtown area.
While this pre-planning has had significant success, our parking enforcement personnel have closely monitored all of the Town’s parking spaces with particular attention to the area immediately adjacent to these construction sites.
Ironically, we have found little in the way of violations as the tradespersons are paying the appropriate fees for parking. And this is the challenge. Business owners and their workers pay a yearly fee for the “right to hunt” for a parking space mainly in the Pettee Brook lot as well as in a host of other locations such as Strafford Avenue and the former Town Office lot.
Historically there have been ample spaces to the point that Pay and Display kiosks were placed in these lots for those empty spaces not used by the downtown business owners/employees. However in spite of ample off-location parking for the tradespersons, many have no aversion to paying the $1.00 an hour for parking closer to their job site. Consequently, the Pettee Brook lot is full almost continuously from 6AM until the end of the business day.
Many of business permit holders have expressed concern about this situation and while ample parking remains on Strafford Avenue, owners of existing businesses feel it is not convenient parking.
Public Works Director Mike Lynch, Code Enforcement Director Tom Johnson, and Police Chief Dave Kurz are in discussions with the construction management companies to offer additional options that may free spaces.
However, in the interim, the Durham Police Department will continue to aggressively enforce applicable parking violations with the downtown.
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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. One resident was savvy enough to provide the Durham Police with the following transcript:
"Internal Revenue Service is the reason of this call is to inform you that the IRS is filing a lawsuit against you to get more information about this case file. Please call immediately on our department number 209-813-2917. I repeat 209-813-2917. Thank you."
The Durham Police are working in cooperation with investigators from the IRS who indicate that although the area code of “209” is a California zone, there is routinely a forwarding mechanism that transmits the call immediately to an overseas location. Be aware that no reputable company nor governmental entity such as the IRS will ever contact anyone in this manner to discuss issues, especially a matter as serious as a lawsuit.
Once again the Durham Police are sharing this information for awareness purposes and to help prevent fraud and/or identity theft from occurring during these purposely stressful telephone calls! As always the Durham Police urge residents NEVER to provide personal and/or credit card information via social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter or telephone solicitation. 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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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS DURHAM REPRESENTATIVES ON MILLS SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Mills Scenic Byway was recently designated as a New Hampshire Scenic and Cultural Byway in May 2014 under RSA 238:19. This 12-mile scenic byway is one of three of the most recently designated in the state, and runs through the communities of Newmarket, Durham, Madbury and Rollinsford.
NH Scenic and Cultural Byways designation requires that a committee be formed to guide work in collaboration with SRPC on a Corridor Management Plan (CMP) as well as other activities agreed upon by committee members. The plan will highlight cultural, historical, ecological, and recreational services along the route. The committee is generally a grassroots collaboration of participating citizens, stakeholders, and municipal staff with the group deciding on their own organizational structure. As a member of the group, their role will also include promoting the route and using the CMP Plan to guide the management process. The group is not regulatory but serves as the route’s ambassadors. SRPC would aid in the process providing technical guidance and general support.
This 12-Mile Byway will be an important aspect of the cultural and historical resources to the adjacent communities including Durham. The Town is looking for volunteers that would officially be appointed by the Town Council to be a part of the committee/group.
If you are interested, or if you know of anyone who may be interested in joining the committee, contact Jennie Berry at jberry@ci.durham.nh.us or call her at 603.868.5571.
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VACANCIES ON TOWN BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
On April 30, 2015, terms on various Town boards, commissions, and committees will expire. In April, the Town Council will begin the process for making its annual appointments/reappointments to Town boards, with appointments to take effect May 1, 2015. 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 Town 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 in the green area located at the right. Click on “Forms”, then “Application for Appointment”.
Completed applications may be mailed to the Town Administrator’s office, or submitted via email to jberry@ci.durham.nh.us. The deadline for receipt of completed applications is Friday, March 27, 2015.
Conservation Commission: 1 regular vacancy; 2 alternate vacancies
Durham Agricultural Commission: 2 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy
Durham Energy Committee: 2 regular vacancies
Durham Library Board of Trustees: 3 alternate vacancies (1-year terms)
Economic Development Committee: 1 regular vacancy; 2 alternate vacancy
Historic District /Heritage Commission: 2 regular vacancies
Integrated Waste Management Advisory Committee: 3 regular vacancies; 1 alternate vacancy
Oyster River Management Advisory Committee: 1 vacancy
Parks and Recreation Committee: 2 regular vacancy; 1 alternate vacancy
Planning Board: 2 regular vacancies; 2 alternate vacancies
Strafford Regional Planning Commission MPO Policy Committee: 1 vacancy
Zoning Board of Adjustment: 2 regular vacancies; 2 alternate vacancies
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Three sailboats, constructed during a UNH Marine Docent Family Boat Building Workshop, on their maiden voyage at Mendums Pond. Courtesy Karl Schoppe
BUILD A BOAT IN A WEEKEND - FAMILY BOAT BUILDING WORKSHOP
The UNH Marine Docent's will hold a Family Boat Building Workshop, May 15-17, 2015, at Kingman Farm in Madbury.
In three days, families will construct the Oyster River Cat, a 12' sailboat. A professionally made sail is included. The marine plywood hull has a 5' beam that easily carries two adults or even three in light wind. She is equally adept as a row boat for calm days at the lake.
A day of sailing instruction in June at Mendums Pond in Barrington, N.H. is included in the price of the program. The instructors of the UNH Community Sailing Program will provide a morning of on-shore rigging, safety, and basic theory, followed by an afternoon of on-the-water practice in your new boat.
Each family must include at least one child age 12 or older. Extended families or single parents are encouraged to apply. If you would like more information or want to be considered as a participant, please contact Mark Wiley at the Marine Docent office, 603.862.6702. Visit http://seagrant.unh.edu/family-boat-building for more information.
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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
Planning Board - Wednesday, March 25, 2015
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://www.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.
DCAT Programming Schedule.
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DCAT CABLE CHANNEL 22
This newly unearthed video was found in a storage box at the Town Hall, and what a find it was! The video is titled "The Span of Centuries - Oyster River Bridge". Beginning in June of 1990 the NH DOT started recording the process of rebuilding the Oyster River Bridge. So, set your way back machine and join DCAT 22 Studios as we resurrect this VHS, convert it to digital and make it available for your viewing pleasure on our On Demand site:dcat.pegcentral.com, the video will also be replayed on DCAT 22, Saturday & Sunday @ 1:00 PM & 5:00 PM.
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Join Durham’s Town Planner, Michael Behrendt at a very well-attended evening on St. Patrick’s Day with lots of Irish treats, a live band lead by Ti Crossman, and a slide presentation. Michael’s presentation highlights the history, culture, and architecture of Ireland, including Northern Ireland. The presentation was recorded by DCAT Studios and is available for viewing on DCAT On Demand, or it can be viewed on DCAT Cable Channel 22; Saturday & Sunday @ 8:30 PM
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.
Meet & Greet with the Durham Bunny! – Saturday, March 28 12-2pm @ The Candy Bar. The Durham Bunny will be on site, ready for photos, and handing out goodies! The Meet & Greet will take place in lieu of this year’s Egg Hunt, due to remaining snow cover at Town Landing. We look forward to celebrating with you, and extend a special “thank you” to ORPP for providing goodies!
For the latest information about programs and events, visit: Durham Parks & Recreation Online
View weekly calendar and class descriptions HERE.
Coyote Club – NEW Session Starts March 9th. Find out more HERE.
Why take a fitness class with Durham Parks & Recreation?
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Convenient location - Drop in to most classes for only $10!
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Fits your schedule - Classes available Monday through Saturday!
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Quality - Classes instructed by certified, local, and passionate instructors!
Bootcamp: An hour of POWER! Total body cardio and strength workout to start your day off right.
Tai Ji Quan - Moving For Better Balance: This world-renowned balance training program combines Tai Ji Quan movements with therapy and function exercises to keep you on your feet and moving.
Pilates: Improve your flexibility, gain core strength, and overall body tone. All in one hour!
Zumba: A dynamic, easy to follow, cardio dance fitness class. We do hip-hop, salsa, flamenco, bollywood, and so much more! You don't need experience, just jump in and join the party!
Yoga: Allow your mind, body, and spirit to connect through meditation and movement.
Strength & Stretch: Improve your bone density and balance with a total body strengthening session, followed by stretching to improve flexibility.
Yoga for Active Adults (55+): Quiet your mind, reduce stress, and learn relaxation techniques. Designed for every ability level.
Tai Chi Advanced: Combination of Tai Ji Quan movements and therapeutic exercise to keep your body active. Designed for participants with Tai Chi experience.
Churchill Rink
Community Appreciation Day: Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2015 for Free Public Skate from 12 - 1:45 PM!
Community Appreciation Day: Join us on Sunday, March 15, 2015 for Free Public Skate from 12-1:45 pm! Find out more at http://www.churchillrink.org/
We want to hear from you! Please stop by the Survey Kiosk, located at the front entrance window. Find out more here: churchillrink.org
Save the Date:
Meet & Greet with the Durham Bunny! - March 28th - 12 - 2:00 PM at the Candy Bar.
Camp REACH Registration - Opens April 13th
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The Active Retirement Association will feature guest Carl Lindblade who will be speaking on "Governor Winant, the Untold Story." See more information below
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
"I don't want to talk about it", a 40-minute play performed by Oyster River High School's drama department, Friday, Mar 20, 2015, 7:00 PM, ORHS Auditorium. The Act One Team was chosen at the Regional One Act Festival to move on to the state competition being held at Sanborn Regional H.S. on March 27th.
Newcomers Unlimited, Friday, Mar 20, 2015, Community Church of Durham Fellowship Hall. Coffee & Conversation at 9:00 AM. Short meeting & speaker at 10:00 AM. Program: Meet Eleanor Roosevelt: 1905-1945 - Wife, Mother, and First Lady. This session will focus on the White House years. Program made possible through a grant from the New Hampshire Humanities Council. Open to the public. Please park in the lower lot.
ORYA & Oyster River Hockey Community "Get Behind Griff" community skate and gathering, Friday, Mar 20, 2015, 4-6:00 PM, Churchill Rink at Jackson's Landing, $5/person or $20/family
Girls' Hockey Day, Friday, Mar 20, 2015, 6-8:00 PM, Churchill Rink. ORMS & ORHS Girls' Hockey Teams will organize a friendly scrimmage for everyone to join in, regardless of experience. Free pizza afterward provided by ORYA Hockey. Equipment will be available to borrow. To arrange for skates ahead of time, contact jsnow@orcsd.org. Contact Karen Niland 603-833-7751, Karen.niland@me.com, with questions.
Active Retirement Association March General Meeting, Monday, Mar 23, 2015, 1:30 PM, Durham Evangelical Church (sanctuary, upper level). Program will feature Carl Lindblade of the UNH Hospitality Management Department, speaking on “Governor Winant, the Untold Story." Visit ARA website for more information or contact Carol Caldwell, 603-343-1004, ccaldwell57@comcast.net.
Durham Garden Club, Tuesday, Mar 24, 2015, Durham Public Library. Featuring presentation by Jill Crosbie: “Getting a Fresh Perspective with Vertical Gardening”. Social time and refreshments at 6:30 PM; presentation begins at 7:15 PM. Public is welcome to attend. Questions, contact Sheila McCurdy, 603-659-5623, russheila@comcast.net
Durham Police Officers Association Pancake Breakfast, Saturday Mar 28, 2015, 8-10:00 AM, Durham Evangelical Church. Proceeds benefit the Chief Ray Burrows Scholarship Fund which helps an Oyster River High School student achieve their dream of pursuing a career in first responder fields, such as police, fire, and emergency medical services. $7/ adults, $3/ kids - all you can eat buffet! New this year - RAFFLE!. Pre-selling tickets: $2 for 3 tickets, or $5 for 10 tickets. Do not need to be present to win. Contact Holly, hmalasky@hotmail.com, or Detective Kelly at the Durham Police Department, 868-2324.
Misty Meadows Family Walks, Misty Meadows Herb Farm & Learning Center, 183 Wednesday Hill Rd., Durham. Every third Sunday of the month, beginning March 2015 at 1:00 PM. Natural History field trips. No age restriction and walks are free. For more information contact mistyoffice@comcast.net, 603-659-7211. No smoking on property. No pets. All snack packaging is to go home with participants. Please, babies in front packs only; not in backpacks.
District Panel Discussion: Balance - How to Help Our Kids Live Healthy, Balanced Lives, Tuesday, Apr 7, 2015, 7-9:00 PM, ORHS Multi Purpose Room. Active discussion followed by a Q & A session. Hear from well respected panelists as they discuss such thought provoking issues as: The impacts (both good and bad) of technology on our kids * Homework - How much is too much? Not enough? * The benefits of unstructured time vs. scheduled activities * What college admissions officers look for in an incoming applicant
Growing Places TimberNook Camps – Spring 2015. Both run at Moharimet Elementary School, 11 Lee Road, Madbury.
Creative Minds for 5-12 year olds (After School Enrichment for five Tuesdays)
3:15-6:00 pm Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21 and May 5, 12 - Cost $150
No program Tuesday April 28 due to Oyster River School Vacation
Going Wild “Challenge Camp” for 5-12 year olds (Oyster River school vacation week) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday – Friday, April 27 – May 1 - Cost $175
*Extended Care is available 7:30-9:00 am and 1:00-5:30 pm. The cost with extended care is $250. Email timbernook@growingplacesnh.org to sign up.
UNH Summer Camps. From acting to programming, writing to technology, UNH offers more than 40 summer camps and programs to entertain and educate K-12 youth. Registration for many of the 2015 offerings is now open. Programs range from traditional summer day camps to specialty athletics camps to arts camps, STEM programs, and a variety of other academic subjects. Day and overnight programs are available. For a full list of camps, as well as dates, ages and registration information, click HERE.
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DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Northeastern Ballet visits Family Storytime with "Beauty and the Beast" excerpts! Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 am Photo Courtesy Northeastern Ballet.
Northeastern Ballet visits Family Storytime with "Beauty and the Beast" excerpts! Saturday, March 21st at 10:30 am - Join us for this special Family Program. Northeastern Ballet will visit and perform excerpts from their spring ballet "Beauty and the Beast". This event will be held upstairs in the community room. Don't miss it! Next week: Sat. March 28th: “Pizza Time!”
Family Movie: Box Trolls, Saturday, March 21st, 2:00 pm - Join us for this month's fun family movie: "Box Trolls". Popcorn is served! This movie is shown upstairs in the Community Room. All are welcome!
Computer Help at the Library, Tuesday through Friday, 3:00-4:30 pm – Any kind of computer help is available at these times every week. People are standing by to assist you with your questions.
Game Afternoon: ages 10 & up, Mon., March 23rd at 2:45 p.m. - This week’s game is: "Cranium”
Storytimes, Tues. March 24th and Thurs. March 26th at 10:30 a.m. They will be about “Trains”! We read stories, do fingerplays, feltboard and a craft.
Vertical Gardening presented at Durham Garden Club, Tuesday March 24th 6:30 pm - Getting a Fresh Perspective with Vertical Gardening. All are welcome to come and listen to speaker Jill Crosbie of Salmon Falls Nursery and learn about many aspects of vertical gardening, slides, varying designs, plant choices, and construction.
CPR & AED Course by McGregor Memorial EMS, Tuesday March 24th 6-8 pm - McGregor Memorial EMS CPR & AED (defibrillator) for adult, child and infant. The AHA, American Heart Association Heartsaver AED Course for Ages 11 and up. To register visit: https://cprsafe.org Fee is $20
Knitting Club for 3rd-5th graders, Weds. March 25th from 4-5 p.m. - Come and learn to knit. Space is limited. Sign-up at the Children’s desk.
Friends Book Discussion, Tues. March 31st at 10:30 am - Please join Jennifer Lee in the community room, as she facilitates the Friends' book discussion of Gilead by Marilynne Robinson. Your copy awaits you.
Baby Lap-sit (ages 2 & under with care-giver) Weds. March 25th at 10:30 a.m. – Join us for stories, movement, songs, fingerplays and fun. There is a time to socialize afterward. Registration required for this 8 week session. Sign-up at the Children’s desk.
Lego Club will meet again on Thurs. March 26th at 3:45 p.m. and the theme will be “Birds and Spring”!
NH Moose Mystery: Cowboys, Vampires and Ghost Moose! Thursday March 26th 7pm - Presented by UNH Professor Peter Pekins, Department of Natural Resources and the Environment. Moose are the iconic wildlife of northern New England and critically important to the local economy and identity of many northern communities. Although New England is the hotbed of moose in the lower 48, declining populations are of great concern along their southern range boundary, including northern New Hampshire. Learn of the recent history and management of New Hampshire’s moose, and the starring roles that cowboys, “vampires”, and ghost moose play in management and the current research in New Hampshire that has been featured on PBS National News and in the National Wildlife magazine.
Homeschooler’s Activity Hour, Fri., March 27th at 10:30 a.m. and the theme is “Let’s Eat Food”! This group is geared toward home-schooler’s, but all are welcome.
Pajama Storytime, Tues. March 31st at 6:30 pm – This month: The Ocean! Come wearing your pj’s. Join Oyster River Parents and Pre-schoolers and the Durham Library for stories, songs, fingerplays, feltboard and a fun craft. Snack is provided by ORPP. This is a great way to meet other parents and children. All are welcome.
Crafternoon – Saturday March 28th 12:00-4:00 pm – Come and create! Stop by the Children’s room for a fun craft.
An Art Student’s Vision of Italy in the gallery upstairs - Please visit the new exhibit in the gallery upstairs: Shannon Malley, An Art Student's Vision of Italy. Shannon graduated from UNH in 2011 with degree in Studio Art. She painted landscapes of Italian countryside and villages on her trip in 2010, when visiting Italy in the summer. All her paintings were made on locations, capturing the broad countrysides in natural beauty or streets and parks in different parts of the day. Come to see her memories of Ascoli Piceno, Italy.
Patch Club: reading incentive program for ages 2-12 years. Sign-up at the Children’s Desk!
Tales for Tails: Read to a trained therapy dog K-4th grade - sign-up at the Children’s desk. We have two new dogs, North and Ozzie! This is a great way for your child to gain confidence in reading!
Join the Durham Public Library Birthday Book Club. Celebrate a child’s birthday in a unique way with a gift of a book to the library. Talk to the Children’s Librarian at the children’s desk for more details.
Youth Book Groups:
Raccoon Readers 2nd-4th grade. Monthly book group. Tues. April 7th 6-7PM. This month's book is "The Contagious Colors of Mumpley Middle School" by Fowler Dewitt. We talk about books, do puzzles, play some games and make a craft.
Bookeaters Middle School Book Group. Meets Wed. April 8th 2:45-4PM This month's book is "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein. Walk from the Middle School. Ruth Wharton-McDonald is the facilitator. All are welcome and pizza is served. Books are available at the library.
Libros Lovers, Monthly High School book group. Meets Wed. 2:45-4:00PM. April 15th. This month’s book is “The Sun God’s Heir” by local author, Elliott Baker. Elliot will visit the group this month and talk about writing and his book.
Upcoming:
4/2 Adult Writer’s Response 6:00 pm
4/3 Alzheimer’s Café 10:30 am
4/6 Young Adult Writing Group 6:30 pm
4/7 Raccoon Readers (2nd-4th grade group) 6:00 pm
4/7 Oyster River Knitters 7:00 pm
4/8 Vegetable Garden Doctor 7:00 pm
4/8 Bookeaters Middle School group 2:45 pm
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
1929 - Miss Charlotte Thompson, "Aunt Lottie.", was the beloved and respected librarian of the Durham and NHC libraries for 34 years. The children's room in Hamilton Smith Library and now in Diamond Library were named in her honor. She was short of stature but long on dignity.
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