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Announcements (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: January 8, 2024
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1. JRC Resources Fair - The Durham County Justice Resources Department is hosting a resources fair on Wednesday, January 10 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 326 E. Main Street. The fair will feature employment opportunities, vocational training and education information, as well as supportive services for justice involved residents. There will be several local employers to meet with and possibly interview potential employees.
2. Public Input Needed for Transit Plan Work Program Amendments - Our Durham County Transportation Staff wants your feedback! The Public Comment Period for Q3 Amendments to the FY24 Durham Transit Work Program is open until Thursday, January 11. For additional information on the proposed amendments, please visit the Transportation’s website at <https://bit.ly/DCoTransitQ3>. To submit a public comment, please send an email to TransitPlan@dconc.gov <mailto:TransitPlan@dconc.gov>.
3. Durham County to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Most Durham County Government offices will be closed for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 15. All offices will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, January 16. To read how the holiday will impact certain services and programs, visit www.dconc.gov <http://www.dconc.gov>.
4. Survey on Shuttle Service for Museum Community Days - The Museum of Life and Science is releasing a survey to gauge interest in a shuttle service that would be operated in partnership with Durham County during the Museum’s free Community Days. We will be looking at a model that best services the needs of those interested. The deadline to complete the survey is January 15. Take the survey at <https://lifeandscience.typeform.com/to/vhYL3pxY>.
5. Durham USCIS Afghan Support Center Event Jan. 17-20 - The United States Citizen and Immigrant Services (USCIS), Cherokee Federal, N.C. State Refugee Coordinator’s Office, the Office of Refugee Resettlement and local service providers invite you to an Afghan Support Center at the Durham Convention Center. This no cost event will provide an opportunity for Afghans to talk to staff from U.S., North Carolina state and government agencies, a variety of service providers, and others to assist in making sure you have what you need to successfully make the United States your home. Event will be held from Wednesday, Jan. 17 to Saturday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Wed-Fri) and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday) at the Convention Center Grand Ballroom, 301 W. Morgan Street. Interpretation provided in Dari and Pashto onsite. Contact Koku Nayo at knayo@dconc.gov <mailto:knayo@dconc.gov> or visit www.centersforafghansupport.org <http://www.centersforafghansupport.org> for more information.
6. DACA Renewal Information Session - The Durham County Library invites everyone to a one-hour session where you will learn all there is to know about renewing your DACA. Our special guest, attorney Rishi Oza from Brown Immigration Law, will be joining us to answer all of your questions! Session is Monday, Jan. 22 from 12-1 p.m. at Durham County Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro Street. Register at <https://durhamcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/11744614>. More information, contact Abigail Mondragon at vasmondragon@dconc.gov <mailto:vasmondragon@dconc.gov>.
7. Get Vaccinated at DCo Public Health - Start off 2024 the healthy way by getting your updated COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot and pick up free COVID-19 tests at the Durham County Department of Public Health (414 E. Main Street). COVID vaccines are available by appointment only, while flu shots can be appointment or walk-in. Schedule COVID vaccine at 919-560-7658. Schedule flu shots at 919-560-7608. More information at www.dcopublichealth.org <http://www.dcopublichealth.org>.