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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: August 26, 2024
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1. Virtual RYSE Assessment Center Community Forum on Aug. 27 - We invite all community members to attend a virtual community forum to introduce our new Resources for Youth Success & Empowerment (RYSE) Assessment Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27. These informative and engaging community forums will provide community members with a chance to learn about the new program and its benefits to the Durham County community. Join the session via Microsoft Teams at <https://bit.ly/DCoRYSEonline>. Questions? Reach out to RYSE@dconc.gov <mailto:RYSE@dconc.gov>.
2. What’s the 411: Diabetes and Food Labels - In the latest installment of their series, the Durham County Department of Public Health hosts “What’s the 411: Diabetes and Food Labels” at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The virtual session is free. Come and learn about how to read food labels, what’s recommended when you have a chronic disease such as high blood pressure or diabetes, and much more! Contact Yvonne Reza at 919-560-7223 or go online to <https://bit.lyWhatsthe411> Aug24 to register.
3. Sponsorships Available for Durham MED Week - Sponsorship of the 2024 Minority Enterprise Development Week from Durham County and the City of Durham are available now! Sponsorships build excellent visibility for your business in the community at large, and to the many business leaders and decision makers who participate in the week’s events. Sponsoring MED Week is a great way to associate your business with a positive, proactive movement for the celebration of minority entrepreneurship and development of diversity. Deadline for sponsorship registration and payment is Monday, September 1, 2024. Find out more information at https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/supplier-diversity/med-week#ad-image-0 <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/supplier-diversity/med-week> or download sponsorship packet here: <https://www.dconc.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/41367/638575030796800000>.
4. Aging Well Durham Community Meeting - Please join Aging Well Durham on Wednesday, September 25th from 11am - 2pm at Duke Memorial UMC located at 504 W. Chapel Hill Street to receive updates on the Durham Aging Plan, enjoy tabletop activities and refreshments. Registration is required for this event. For more information, please call 919-599-9642.
5. Most DCo Offices Closed for Labor Day - On Monday, September 2, most Durham County Government offices will be closed for the Labor Day holiday. All offices will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3. To see impacts on certain services, visit www.dconc.gov <http://www.dconc.gov>.