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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: July 8, 2024
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1. Help with Heat - Durham residents in need of a fan or air conditioner may be able to get one from the Durham County Department of Social Services. There are eligibility requirements. Call 919-560-8000 to find out more information. Pick up is in Lobby #27 on the second floor of the Human Services Building, 414 E. Main Street.
2. Celebrate Diversity Pride! - Join the Durham County Library for a drop-in crafting activity in celebration of Disability Pride Month! We welcome all ages to watercolor and/or color their own Disability Pride flag. You will also have the opportunity to learn more about Durham County Library's accessibility resources. When: Tuesday, July 9, 6-7 p.m. & Tuesday, July 23, 6-7 p.m. at the Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street.
3. A Creative Discussion with Descendants of Stagville - Come out and listen to the descendants of Stagville discuss their history during a panel discussion at the Durham County Main Library on Saturday, July 13, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Registration is required at <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12262607>. Learn more at Making A Way Out of No Way at www.stagvillememorialproject.org <http://www.stagvillememorialproject.org>.
4. Food Security Micro-Grant - The Durham County Cooperative Extension and Durham Congreations in Action has grant funds available to support Durham residents’ access to nutritious food. Applications are due July 15, 2024. Information and applications found here: <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1X8ZBXNACFH11AFPspxhPs7Ei7xseiIDs>.
5. DCo Ag Economic Development Grants - The Fiscal Year 2025 Agricultural Economic Development Grant Program is open! Deadline for Durham County schools and farmers to apply is Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. The Durham Soil and Water Conservation District is holding a training session on Tuesday, July 16 at 6 p.m. at the Durham Farm Bureau, 1901 Hillandale Road. It will also be offered online. Register for the training at <https://bit.ly/DCoAgDevGrantTraining24>. Find more information on the grant program at <https://bit.ly/DCoAgDevGrant24>. Questions? Contact Sherry Scully at scully@dconc.gov <mailto:scully@dconc.gov> or 919-560-0558.
6. Russell Blunt East Coast Invitational - The 22nd annual Russell Blunt East Coast Invitational Track Meet will be held inside Durham County Memorial Stadium (750 Stadium Drive) from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Gates will open at 8 a.m. with the first events beginning at 9 a.m. each day. More information available at: www.durhamstriders.com/russell-e-blunt-eci/ <http://www.durhamstriders.com/russell-e-blunt-eci/>.
7. RYSE Assessment Center Community Forums - Everyone is invited to a pair of community forums to introduce our new Resources for Youth Success & Empowerment (RYSE) Assessment Center at the Durham County Main Library’s Auditorium from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 or Tuesday, August 13. These informative and engaging community sessions will provide community members a chance to learn about the new program and its benefits to the Durham County community. Participants will get a firsthand perspective from RYSE Assessment Center staff, be able to ask questions, and share their thoughts. Submit questions in advance for staff to answer at the forum here: <https://form.jotform.com/241575434941056>. Questions? Reach out to RYSE@dconc.gov <mailto:RYSE@dconc.gov>.