Today is the deadline to sign up for free mammograms. The Community Health Coalition, Inc in partnership with Rex Hospital Mobile Mammography Unit is offering free Mammograms in the Phoenix Crossing community area at 908 Fayetteville Street in Durham Wednesday March 14 from 9:30am til 3:00pm. Free mammograms are being offered to African-American women 40+ […]
Durham Parks and Recreation will celebrate Women’s History Month at Holton Career and Resource Center (401 N. Driver Street) on Saturday, March 17 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The celebration will include riveting discussions and fun activities, including: Self-Discovery through the Arts workshops; Gospel Movement, […]
Durham Hosts Youth Job Fair & Career Expo Feb. 24 Employment Opportunities Available for Ages 14-21; Free Booth Space Still Available for Interested Employers until Feb. 20 What: Mayor’s Annual Summer Youth Work Program Job Fair & Career Expo Who: Mayor William V. “Bill” Bell and the City of Durham Office on Youth When: Friday, […]
What:Foster Parent Informational Session Who:Durham County Department of Social Services When:Monday, February 20, 2012 6:30-8 p.m. Where:Easter Regional Library 211 Lick Creek Lane Durham, NC Facts: * Foster parents, for children ages 0-17 years old, are needed in the Durham community. * Durham County’s Department of Social Services (DSS) is seeking adults interested in foster […]
Have you made a resolution to eat less, exercise more and lose some weight in 2012 or making an attempt to do so for the rest of your life? If you have, Durham County Cooperative Extension and Durham County Health Department have partnered to bring support for weight loss to two convenient locations in Durham […]
Durham County Health Department is teaming up with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Dentistry for Give Kids a Smile Day on February 3, 2012, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Durham County Health Department. The event, hosted annually the 1st Friday in February during Children’s Dental Health Month, will […]
Criminal justice professors are taking aim at drug and gang-related activity in North Carolina. A group from North Carolina Central University said it’s an issue that continues to drive violent crime in our communities. “I was involved in a gang because I was looking for a family. I was a part of a very abusive […]
Out-of-work professionals interested in sharpening their skills to become more competitive in today’s job market should mark their calendars now for a free workshop next week designed specifically for adult professionals. The Professional Placement Network is hosting “What Are You Worth? Understanding the Value of the Job Offer,” a workshop that will cover what the […]
The focus on today’s principle is (Kujichagulia) Self Determination. Don’t miss Bradley Simmons and Elements of Percussion performance. The event is FREE and open to all. Nonperishable food items will be accepted for the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC. The vendor fair gets undeway at 6:30 and the candle lighting at 7:30pm in […]
A billboard overlooking a busy Durham street is the latest way authorities are trying to keep people safe during a New Year’s Eve tradition. The message is direct; “Have fun, but don’t shoot a gun” – a reference to the idea of celebrating by firing shots into the air. What goes up must come down […]
December 3, 2011, 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Durham Central Park – 502 Foster St. Durham Armory – 212 Foster St. The holiday season is approaching fast and for Durham Parks and Recreation (DPR) that means it’s time to start planning the 2011 holiday event. DPR is proud to host the 2nd Annual Holiday Fun […]
What:Foster Parent Recruitment Meeting Who:Durham County Department of Social Services When:December 8, 6:30-8 p.m. Where:North Regional Library, 221 Milton Road Facts about this event: * The Durham County Department of Social Services encourages adults interested in foster parenting to learn more about how to provide a safe and nurturing home for children while they are […]
