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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 26, 2026
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1. PreK Family Information Session - The Durham PreK 2026-2027 school year application is now open! Learn more about the Durham PreK application and enrollment process at a virtual information session, on Thursday, May 28 at 5:30 p.m. Attendees can register for the session here: <https://www.durhamprek.org/events/family-information-session-may-28-2026/>.
2. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - The Solid Waste Division will host a disposal event on Saturday, June 6, from 8 a.m. to noon, offering residents of unincorporated Durham County a safe opportunity to drop off hazardous household products at the Northern Durham Convenience Site, located at 11894 N. Roxboro Road. This event is open only to residents who have a current 2025-2026 solid waste decal issued by Durham County Government.
3. Durham Hunger Day 2026 - Residents are invited to come together for Durham Hunger Day, a community celebration focused on nourishing our neighbors on Sunday, June 7, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Durham Central Park, 501 Foster Street. This year’s theme, “Nourishing Neighbors,” highlights the many ways food brings people together through culture, community, and care. The event is free and open to all, offering music, arts, family activities, food trucks, giveaways, free snacks, a bounce house, and more.
4. Aging Gracefully Resource Fair - The Aging and Adult Services Division of the Durham County Social Services Department wants you to have the tools and information to age gracefully in our community. Attend the event to learn from professionals in the areas of long-term care, Medicare, legal, guardianship, dementia/Alzheimer’s, financial, assisted living, social security, nutrition, and more. The event will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., at the Durham County Human Services Building, 414 E. Main Street. Learn more about the free event at 919-560-8588.
5. Take the BRT Vision Plan Survey - Durham County is developing a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Vision Plan to examine corridor improvements and service investments for a comprehensive network of high-capacity transit services across Durham County. The Vision Plan will seek to enhance mobility and connectivity for residents and visitors across Durham County over the next 30 years. Staff is seeking community input throughout the process to ensure the BRT Vision Plan reflects local priorities. Take the quick two‑minute survey that builds on what we learned from our Fall 2025 survey: <https://durhambrtvision.com/spring-2026-survey>.