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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: September 23, 2024
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1. Register for Durham MED Week - Minority and women-owned business owners are encouraged to register to participate in Durham’s 2024 Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week. The City of Durham and Durham County governments, in partnership with multiple community, state, and local businesses, will observe “Solidifying Your Next - Durham MED Week 2024 - from October 14-17. Participants can attend a HUB Certification Day event, a Business Fair, and a Luncheon and Keynote Address at the Durham Convention Center with The Kars Group Chief Change Officer and President Keisha Rivers. Registration deadline is October 3. Register here: <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solidifying-your-next-durham-med-week-2024-tickets-965280629347>
2. Duke Forest Deer Herd Reduction Program Starts Sept. 23 - The Office of the Duke Forest announces that the 2024 Deer Herd Reduction Program begins on Monday, September 23 and ends on Friday, December 13. During this time, the Durham, Korstian, and Blackwood Divisions will be closed to the public and for all recreation Monday through Friday. Saturdays and Sundays are open for normal use. Learn more about this program, and read a frequently asked questions here - <https://dukeforest.duke.edu/management/deer-management/>.
3. Extension Master Food Volunteer - Are you passionate about food, community service, and making a meaningful connection to other residents? The Durham County Cooperative Extension has a new and exciting opportunity for residents, the Extension Master Food Volunteer (EMFV) Program! To apply for the program, interested individuals are required to attend an information session to learn more about the program, meet Extension staff, and get their questions answered. The session will cover an overview of the program, volunteer expectations, and how to apply. A limited number of applicants will be accepted to the EMFV program, which will begin in January 2025. Zoom information session dates and registration information are: Friday, Sept. 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Register here - <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-info-session-extension-master-food-volunteer-program-tickets-1010798083277>; and Wednesday, Oct. 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Register here - <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-info-session-extension-master-food-volunteer-program-tickets-1016566576997>.
4. New UDO Engagement Opportunities for Residents - EngageDurham invites residents to attend one of its five engagement events for the draft rules for the new Durham Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Each session will include a presentation on proposed new zoning districts and zoning map, as well as time for discussion and input. Snacks, children’s activities, and Spanish language materials and interpretation will be provided. Dates, times, and locations are as follows: Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 p.m. at East Regional Library; Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. at South Regional Library; Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. virtually - register at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SnipZmTvRzK9MpigNhBUWg#/registration <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SnipZmTvRzK9MpigNhBUWg>; Saturday, Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m. at North Regional Library; and Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Main Library. More information at <https://engagedurham.com/newudo>.
5. Sock-Tember with Welcome Baby - What’s cuter than kids socks? Kids in socks! Welcome Baby is hosting a month-long drive collecting socks to share with families through our Giving Closet. New and gently used socks size NB-9 children’s. Donation may be dropped off throughout the month. Feel free to ring the doorbell so we can snap a picture for our “SOCK-HOP” scrapbook. Donations accepted 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday at 721 Foster Street. Please call 919-560-7319 or email ckriley@dconc.gov <mailto:ckriley@dconc.gov> should you need to make alternate arrangements for your donations.
6. DCo Board of Elections App - The Durham County Board of Elections has launched a new mobile application - DCo Votes - designed to help residents stay informed and be prepared for upcoming elections, including the Statewide General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. This free, easy-to-use app offers instant access to important information, including election dates, sample ballots, personalized voter details, and more! The mobile app is available for download via the App Store for Apple Devices or in the Google Play Store for Android devices.
7. PreventT2 Lifestyle Change Program - The Durham County Department of Public Health will begin classes in October for the year-long PreventT2 Lifestyle Change Program. This is part of the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program and aims to help you make lasting changes to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes that is facilitated by a trained lifestyle coach. For more information, call 919-560-7995 or email mrtorres@dconc.gov <mailto:mrtorres@dconc.gov>.
8. National Night Out - The Durham County Sheriff's Office invites the community and all neighborhoods to participate in “National Night Out”. This year’s annual law enforcement/community partnership event will take place on Tuesday, October 3rd. Event will be scheduled throughout Durham County and more information can be found at www.durhamsheriff.com <http://www.durhamsheriff.com>.