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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 28, 2024
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1. Introducing the Aging Well Durham’s New Website - The Aging Well Durham’s website has officially launched. On this site, you will find the Comprehensive Aging Plan, learn about the mission and vision as well as get updates about community events. Please visit www.agingwelldurham.org <http://www.agingwelldurham.org> for additional information.
2. Healthy Durham Listening Sessions - The Partnership for a Healthy Durham wants to hear your thoughts on Durham County’s health priorities! You can earn a $25 gift card for participating in a Community Listening Session. There are two on Wednesday, May 29. Persons with Disabilities at Bull City Bakeshop (3601 Witherspoon Blvd., Suite 109), from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Register at <https://www.tinyurl.com/ms8c6dt>. Adults who identify as men from 1-3 p.m. at JRC3 Design (4517 Hillsborough Rd.). Register at <https://www.tinyurl.com/3j4tdu9e>.
3. Electronic Recycling Drop Off Event - The Durham County Northern Convenience Site (11894 N. Roxboro Road in Rougemont) will hold an Electronic Recycling Drop Off Event on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. This event is for residents of unincorporated Durham County only, and you must have a current 2023-2024 Solid Waste Decal to participate. Accepted items are - televisions, stereo equipment, gaming consoles, etc.; computers, monitors, laptops, keyboards, printers, CPU, speakers, etc.; telephones, cell phones, fax machines, kitchen electronics, power tools, cordless tools, hair dryers, curling irons, and alarm clocks. Commercially generated waste is NOT accepted.
4. Juneteenth Flag Raising - Everyone is invited to the Durham County Courthouse (510 S. Dillard Street) on Wednesday, June 5, for the annual NC Official Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony sponsored by Spectacular Magazine. The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m. with the flag raising at 12 p.m. Visit <https://spectacularmag.com> for more information.
5. Apply for Durham Neighborhood College - Durham Neighborhood College is a unique 7-week educational program offered by the governments of the City of Durham and Durham County for residents to meet and interact with staff to learn about all thing’s local government! Sessions run on Thursday nights from Sept. 5 to Oct. 17 with a light meal provided. The class is limited to 25 participants. Cost is $35. Apply at www.dconc.gov/neighborhoodcollege <http://www.dconc.gov/neighborhoodcollege>. Deadline is June 21.
6. Find Money at NCCash.com - Are you owed any of the almost $1.3 billion in the North Carolina Treasury’s unclaimed property fund? Claim Your Cash, part of the NC Cash Program, helps reunite owners with their unclaimed property. Unclaimed property consists of bank accounts, wages, utility deposits, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, bonds, and contents of safe deposit boxes that typically have been abandoned for one to five years. Visit <https://NCCash.com> and enter your name or business name to see if you have Unclaimed Cash today!
7. Get a Copy of My Durham - The Durham County Public Information Office has produced “My Durham: A Guide to Durham County for Kids” - a booklet that gives children in Durham County a comprehensive resource to teach young readers about how Durham County Government works, and the important services designed to support a community where everyone can live, grow, and thrive! Download a copy in English or Spanish at https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/public-information/publications#!/ <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-f-z/public-information/publications> or pick one up at Durham County Library locations and the Public Information Office (200 E. Main Street, 2nd Floor).