Community Events and Information
Because of ongoing extreme drought conditions, the City of Durham will begin a Stage 2 Water Shortage Response on Monday, June 15th. For a list of permitted and restricted activities, please visit – https://www.durhamnc.gov/1061/Durham-Saves-Water
Communities in Partnership’s Cooling Station is now open at 101 South Driver Street. The hours are Monday-Thursday:11am-4pm when the weather is forecasted to have 90 degrees or above temperatures. This is safe place for anyone who needs to escape the heat. Volunteers are also needed!
Begin planning now for how you will vote this fall! If you need a voter ID, the Durham Board of Elections is hosting community events every month at branches of the Durham Public Library and other locations. You can also request the Board of Elections’ attendance at your community event by filling-out a request form – https://www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/public-information/community-events. Please visit the Board’s website for more information – https://www.dcovotes.dconc.gov/board-of-elections-home
June is Pride Month! Durham celebrates Pride beginning in June through the fall. Please visit the LGBTQ Center of Durham’s website for more information about local events – https://www.lgbtqcenterofdurham.org/program/pride/
Wednesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 10th – The Duke Caregiver Community Event at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle Park. You are invited to this year’s Duke Caregiver Community Event. This event is designed specifically for family caregivers and professionals caring for individuals facing chronic or serious illness. This year’s conference will be offered on two separate days. You can choose the date that works best for you. For more information, visit the Event’s website by clicking on this link – https://www.dukehealth.org/duke-caregiver-community-event/in-person.
Saturday, July 11th – The Durham Art’s Council is hosting a info fair, viewing and expert discussion of “My Mama Joe.” The event’s location is 120 Morris Street.
Herb Caldwell is the documentary’s producer. The film details the reality of Alzheimer’s disease through the story of Caldwell’s mother, JoeAnna Caldwell “Mama Joe” to all who knew her. To register, please scan the QR code on the flyer or go to this link – https://www.mamajoeproject.com/geriatrx
GoDurham Connect is a new resource for getting us around town! It is a flexible ride service that takes us where we need to go within the North or East Durham Zones. You can request a same-day ride in a sedan, minivan or 12-passenger van. Please visit the GoDurham Connect page for more information including an interactive map to check if an address is in the two zones – https://godurhamtransit.org/news/godurham-connect
Everyone Eats. Durham Campaign – In Durham County, thousands of families are struggling to put food on the table. Everyone Eats. Durham is a local campaign to raise funds for our neighborhood food pantries working tirelessly to ensure no one goes hungry. Your DONATION helps provide fresh produce, pantry staples, and culturally relevant meals to neighbors in need as well as support critical infrastructure for pantries working hard to fight hunger in our community. To support and share, use this link – bit.ly/4njB3Oq
Lincoln Community Health Center and the Community Health Coalition are holding a breast cancer support group every 2nd Monday of each month from 6-7pm in Conference Room A at Lincoln’s Main Clinic location (1301 Fayetteville Street). If you have questions, please call 919-956-4000.
