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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: October 14, 2024
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1. Aging Well Durham Cybersecurity-Digital Inclusion Community Virtual Meeting - In support of both cybersecurity and digital inclusion, Aging Well Durham is hosting a community virtual meeting on Tuesday, October 15th from 10am-11am. The purpose of the meeting is to increase awareness about ways we can protect ourselves from online threats and to support digital inclusion for aging adults in Durham. Everyone is invited to participate and there be closed captioning as well as English-Spanish Interpretation. To register in advance, please visit: - <https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMsf-yorjIqH9OfGvA7psuNGlZC_y4UrPEj>
2. Early Voting Begins Oct. 17 - Durham County voters, Early Voting Runs from Thursday, October 17 to Saturday, November 2 for the 2024 General Election. Avoid long lines and vote early at any of the Durham County Board of Elections’ 12 Early Voting locations. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5. Find out more information by visiting www.dcovotes.com <http://www.dcovotes.com>, calling 919-560-0700, or emailing dcovotes@dconc.gov <mailto:dcovotes@dconc.gov>.
3. Veteran Services Moves to New Location - The Durham County Veteran Services Department has relocated to a new office, effective Monday, October 14, 2024. DCo Veteran Services is now located at 201 N. Roxboro Street - formally the home of the Board of Elections. This location will provide our Durham County veterans and their families with better accessibility and convenience, along with better parking options. Call 919-560-8387 or email veteranservices@dconc.gov <mailto:veteranservices@dconc.gov> for more information.
4. Photo ID Event at Southwest Regional - The Durham County Board of Elections will hold a NC Voter Photo ID event at Southwest Regional Library, 3605 Shannon Road, on Saturday, October 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come out to learn about the new photo ID requirements to vote in North Carolina and receive a free Voter Identification Card! For more information on how to get a free photo identification card, visit <https://bit.ly/DCBOE-ID>.
5. Open Enrollment for Cohort 10 of the Bulls Academy is now OPEN! - Would you like to enrollment fin Cohort 10 of the Bulls Academy? If so, plan to attend the next information session scheduled on Wednesday, October 16th at 12pm via zoom. Please visit <https://www.madeindurham.org/bulls-academy> to find out more information and to access the zoom information session link.
6. Legal Aid NC Expunction Workshop on Oct. 18 & Nov. 15 - Legal Aid NC’s DEAR program works with Durham County residents to get things off their criminal records and helps them securing housing, employment, and other services. Come learn the process for removing dismissed charges from a criminal record with a representative from Legal Aid NC, including how to look up your criminal record, how to find the required forms, and how to fill out those forms. To be held at Main Library (300 N. Roxboro Street) on Friday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 15. Registration required at <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12955754> for Oct. 18 or <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/12955755> for Nov. 15.
7. Explore Bachelor’s Degree Options in Early Childhood Education - Join faculty representatives from NC Central University and UNC Greensboro for a free virtual info session exploring Bachelor's Degree options and career pathways in Early Childhood Education. This session will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00pm - 7:00pm via zoom. Learn about degrees that lead to Birth-Kindergarten teaching licensure, along with non-licensure pathways and career opportunities for graduates. The session will be recorded (Register to receive recording). To register please visit https://childcareservices.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodu-hrT0vGtS-fbMigxLQySEsB_B08yEU#/registration <https://childcareservices.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIodu-hrT0vGtS-fbMigxLQySEsB_B08yEU>
8. Upcoming Engagement Opportunities for UDO - All residents are invited to come to one of the three engagement opportunities left and help us write new rules for how land is developed in Durham and Durham County. Each session will include a presentation on proposed new zoning districts and zoning maps, and time for discussion and input. Virtual session is Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. (register here). In-person sessions on Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at North Regional Library (221 Milton Road) and Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Main Library (300 N. Roxboro Street). Registration is optional for the in-person engagements and will help us prepare adequate materials: <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JNZCQFP>. Find out more at <https://engagedurham.com/211/Upcoming-Engagement>.
9. Apply for Open Space Matching Grants Program - The Durham County Open Space Matching Grants Program is accepting applications for the 2024-2025 cycle until Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. These competitive grants are designed to assist nonprofit organizations in Durham County, both inside and outside the city limits, in preserving publicly accessible open space lands and promoting new or improved recreational opportunities for County residents. Find more information and program guidelines at <https://www.dconc.gov/county-departments/departments-a-e/engineering-and-environmental-services/durham-county-open-space-matching-grants-program>.
10. Get Flu Shots at DCoDPH - Flu Season is here! That means it’s a perfect time to get your annual flu shot from the Durham County Department of Public Health. Visit the vaccine clinic (Clinic 6) at 414 E. Main Street to take your shot by walk-in or appointment. The clinic is open Monday-Thursday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 1-4 p.m.; and Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Insurance is accepted. Shots are available at reduced cost or no cost to those who are uninsured or underinsured. Call 919-560-7608 to schedule an appointment. More information at www.dcopublichealth.org/FluSeason <http://www.dcopublichealth.org/FluSeason>.
11. Free COVID-19 Tests - All households in the United States are eligible to order an additional four free at-home COVID-19 tests. Visit <https://COVIDtests.gov> to place your order and have them delivered straight to your door.