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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 23, 2024
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1. Register for Durham MED Week - Minority and women-owned business owners are encouraged to register to participate in Durham's 2024 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The City of Durham and Durham County governments, in partnership with multiple community, state, and local businesses, will observe "Solidifying Your Next - Durham MED Week 2024 - from October 14-17. Participants can attend a HUB Certification Day event, a Business Fair, and a Luncheon and Keynote Address at the Durham Convention Center with The Kars Group Chief Change Officer and President Keisha Rivers. Registration deadline is October 3. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solidifying-your-next-durham-med-week-2024-tickets-965280629347
2. Duke Forest Deer Herd Reduction Program Starts Sept. 23 - The Office of the Duke Forest announces that the 2024 Deer Herd Reduction Program begins on Monday, September 23 and ends on Friday, December 13. During this time, the Durham, Korstian, and Blackwood Divisions will be closed to the public and for all recreation Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays are open for normal use. Learn more about this program, and read a frequently asked questions here - https://dukeforest.duke.edu/management/deer-management/.
3. Extension Master Food Volunteer - Are you passionate about food, community service, and making a meaningful connection to other residents? The Durham County Cooperative Extension has a new and exciting opportunity for residents, the Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) Program! To apply for the program, interested individuals are required to attend an information session to learn more about the program, meet Extension staff, and get their questions answered. The session will cover an overview of the program, volunteer expectations, and how to apply. A limited number of applicants will be accepted t...
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