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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: November 9, 2026
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1. Annual Community Resource Fair - Join Senator Natalie Murdock (District 20) and Representative Zack Hawkins (District 31) at the FREE Annual Durham Community event on Saturday, November 14th from 10am - 2pm at Royal Seven Center located at 311 Dowd Street. During this event residents can connect with local organizations, services, and opportunities that make Durham stronger. There will be vendors, music and free food. No registration is required.
2. East Durham Rail Crossings Study - Durham County Transportation is hosting a kickoff webinar for the East Durham Rail Crossings Study on Thursday, Nov. 12th from 7-8 PM. Learn about what the study will cover, the safety concerns at the Plum St., Driver St. and Ellis Rd. crossings, and how you can get involved. Register for the webinar at www.dconc.gov/railcrossings <http://www.dconc.gov/railcrossings>.
3. Oxford-Hamlin Areas Small Area Plan Community Workshop on November 12 - Help shape the future of your neighborhood at the next Oxford-Hamlin Small Area Plan community workshop. This workshop will focus on priorities identified by residents, including environmental protections, open space and maintenance, and related topics. The workshop will be held on Thursday, November 12, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Soul Sanctuary, located at 1016 Old Oxford Road. Join the Durham Planning and Development Department to learn more, share ideas, and help develop solutions to local concerns. Spanish interpretation is available upon request through registration. RSVP here: <https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=gu99KTmUiEOoCDVIpOz0fTRMlaO8j0JHi3E1NlwHfctUMU4zVEROSDJEUFRVTjJGS1YxNUFNUEJFMC4u&route=shorturl>.
4. Durham County Seeks Proposals to Support Youth’s Social, Emotional, Mental, and Physical Health - Durham County is now soliciting proposals for the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Youth Services Grant Program, a competitive microgrant designed to support local nonprofit organizations that enrich the lives of youth, and promote their social, emotional, mental, and physical health. A total of $500,000 is available and grant awards will range between a minimum of $40,000 to a maximum of $50,000. Durham County invites proposals from nonprofit organizations with an active 501(c)(3) status or community-based groups with a fiscal sponsor that has an active 501(c)(3) status. Proposed projects must serve youth ages 4-24 in Durham County and focus on one or more of three eligible project categories: (I) Youth Social-Emotional and Mental Health Services, (II) Youth Enrichment and Recreational Activities or (III) Youth Academic Supports. Interested organizations can submit their applications via JotForm at <https://dconc2.jotform.com/262796146830869>. The deadline to apply is Monday, November 16 at 5:00 p.m.
5. Join Welcome Baby’s 14th Annual Winter Coat Drive - Help keep Durham's children warm this winter by supporting Welcome Baby's 14th Annual Winter Coat Drive. The annual drive collects new and gently used coats and winter accessories for children ranging in size from newborn to size 8. Public donation boxes will be available from November 16 through January 8 at the Durham Cooperative Extension Building, located at 721 Foster Street, Durham County Library locations, and additional sites to be announced. Community members are encouraged to donate coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and other winter essentials to help the children of Durham stay warm during the colder months. Interested in hosting a private coat drive? Contact Cindy Riley at 919-560-7319 or ckriley@dconc.gov <mailto:ckriley@dconc.gov> for more information.
6. Sheriff Clarence Birkhead Joins “In Touch with Durham County” Show for November Episode - The November 2026 episode of “In Touch with Durham County”, produced by the Durham County Public Information Office, is now available. In this episode, host Deborah Craig-Ray, Durham County Chief Communications Officer, sits down with Sheriff Clarence F. Birkhead for an in-depth conversation about the role of the Durham County Sheriff's Office, the agency's ongoing efforts to build trust with residents and neighborhoods, and recent investments aimed at expanding its presence across the county and strengthening its workforce. Watch the full episode on the Durham County YouTube channel: <https://youtu.be/VOvxwABl2Pc>.