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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: March 11, 2024
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1. Durham County Memorial Stadium - For sports enthusiasts, the Durham County Memorial Stadium is hosting a college lacrosse game between Skidmore College and Sewanee Lacrosse on March 13 from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 4 p.m. Following closely, the "Crosse Out Cancer Lacrosse Event" takes place on March 16, offering a full day of activities from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
2. Durham County Library - The Durham County Library invites residents to explore its diverse programs and services. Highlights include the "Sing and Sign Storytime" with Jess Kelly, focusing on American Sign Language through songs, rhymes, and stories for little ones and their caregivers. Sessions are held every Wednesday in March, and registration is required. The library is also hosting a special "Art in Bloom" event in collaboration with the NC Museum of Art, featuring free flowers, a chance to win exhibit tickets, and more, on March 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
3. Registration for Durham 4-H Summer Camps - Now open! June-August half-day, full day & overnight camps! Themes such as woodworking, sewing, cooking & more! Must be enrolled in 4-H online BEFORE enrolling! Scholarships available. Info: <https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/4hsummercamp/>
4. Get Vaccinated at DCo Public Health - Be safe and keep your family safe by getting your updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot, and pick up free COVID-19 tests, at the Durham County Department of Public Health (414 E. Main Street). COVID vaccines are available by appointment only, while flu shots can be appointment or walk-in. Schedule COVID vaccine at 919- 560-7658. Schedule flu shots at 919-560-7608. More information at: <http://www.dcopublichealth.org/>.
5. Watch “In Touch with Durham County” - Did you know that the County’s Public Information Office produces a monthly show to update residents on services and programs? In this month’s “In Touch with Durham County” show, guests Marcus Manning, Executive Director of the Durham Sports Commission, and Durham Cooperative Extension Director Donna Rewalt join us for our March 2024 edition. On the first segment of the show, Marcus discusses the fairly new agency established to create economic and social impact by leading the community’s efforts to attract, support, and promote youth, amateur, collegiate, and professional sporting, and recreational events. In our second segment, Donna shares how her agency is going beyond its original, traditional areas of focus. We hope you enjoy the show!: <https://youtu.be/8KmtH922OX>
6. Alert Durham - Sign Up Today - Durham County wants to keep its citizens informed and safe in the case of an emergency. Sign up for Alert Durham to receive notifications about severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons, and evacuation of buildings or neighborhoods. To sign up for Alert Durham, visit: AlertDurham.com.