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Friends Forever team members pause for a “Beatles”-esque/ Abbey Road-type photo of the team crossing the street with Police Chief David Kurz. Courtesy Friends Forever
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DURHAM POLICE MAKE FRIENDS FOREVER
Durham Police met some new friends this week when the organization Friends Forever introduced the department to about two-dozen teenagers from Israel and Northern Ireland. To introduce them to Durham they were divided into groups of five culturally diverse kids and sent throughout the downtown and campus area on a scavenger hunt to find a variety of “things” which then needed to be photographed demonstrating successful achievement of that task. Dancing with a policeman and a “Beatles”-esque/ Abbey Road photo crossing the street with the police chief were two of the numerous tasks listed. Fortunately Chief Kurz was out and about and gladly spent the morning with several of the groups sharing locations and finding many of the challenges of the scavenger hunt.
Friends Forever has located its headquarters at the former photography studio on Route 4 at Morgan Way. They are an independent 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that utilizes a grass roots approach to help those from conflict-prone regions of the world build lasting friendships across cultural, religious, and political divides. Serving as a liaison between U.S and international communities, Friends Forever allows people of all backgrounds to participate first hand in the international peace process. Their mission is to create trust, empathy, and friendships among cultures in conflict by working with international and local youth leaders. They were founded in 1986 by Rotarian and YMCA director,Bob Raiche who believed there was a need for a program like Friends Forever after reading the countless newspaper articles covering the conflict in Northern Ireland.
You may see many of the kids in Durham and they certainly look forward to you saying hello. As Chief Kurz said, “I think I learned more from them as they just enjoyed being kids!”
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DURHAM PARKING INFORMATION
It’s hard not to notice the newly placed parking kiosks throughout the downtown with their prominent solar panels and “pay here” parking signs. Out of necessity there has been a gradual transition to the sophisticated kiosks as we replace the antiquated and outdated mechanical meters that reliably provided parking time whenever a coin was inserted and the crank handle turned. With the kiosk “pay and display” system virtually all forms of compensation can be used to pay for parking such as coins, paper currency, debit, and credit cards. In fact, when the Town replaced the mechanical meters in front of the UNH President’s house with the kiosk system, revenue increased by 28% even though there were no new spaces. It was solely due to the expanded payment options.
While the meters are sitting idly at this time to enable appropriate programing of the kiosks and to provide the community with information about the new systems, the Police Department has put together an FAQ that has been distributed throughout the downtown merchants. It can be viewed HERE.
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MILKWEED AT WAGON HILL FARM … BUT NO MONARCH BUTTERFLIES
Durham Resident Ellen Karelitz took this photograph recently at Wagon Hill of the milkweed blooming in the area that has been preserved for the Monarch Butterflies. Unfortunately, there there are no butterflies in the picture. Apparently, the Northeast is a gap in the migration map this year. For the first time, no reports of Monarchs yet in NH. If they do arrive, the milkweed is waiting for them at Durham’s Wagon Hill Farm.
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UPDATE ON PROGRESS TOWARD TOWN COUNCIL GOALS
The Town Council established its 2014-2015 goals in May of this year. To assist in tracking progress toward those goals, Administrator Selig has prepared a summary of tasks being undertaken available for viewing by clicking HERE. The Council’s goals are as follows:
Standards of Performance
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Embrace openness in the conduct of public business.
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Encourage all town boards, committees, and commissions to align their efforts with the Council goals, and to collaborate and communicate more frequently with each other and with the community at large.
Overall Strategy
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Pursue long-term economic and environmental sustainability and resiliency, anticipating the community’s and the region’s future needs through a framework that formally integrates the consideration of multiple elements including society, ecology, economics, transportation, agriculture, recreation, food and drinking water, climate, and energy resources.
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Continue to explore collaborative efforts with UNH to enhance mutual intellectual, cultural, environmental, and economic benefits, as well as community-building opportunities.
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Revitalize Durham’s commercial core to expand the tax base and enhance the sense of community while maintaining our small town character and cultural history and by weaving natural processes into the built environment for their environmental, social, and aesthetic benefits. Emphasis should be placed on “Smart Growth”, increasing commercial opportunities and consumer choices, and enhancing the town’s taxable base through economic development projects that fit with the character and goals of the community.
Key Objectives
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Regain the integrity of Durham’s traditional family neighborhoods.
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Identify definitive sites and develop a plan for key public facilities to meet the present and future needs of the community.
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Complete measurable progress as part of the rolling update of the 2000 Master Plan by mid-2015. Encourage public workshops and joint sessions as necessary between key boards and committees to better integrate their efforts and create a unified document.
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Strengthen the community by supporting an array of recreational, artistic, and educational opportunities, and by celebrating and sustaining Durham’s history and natural setting and initiatives that promote public transportation options, including safe walking and biking.
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Develop operating budgets that limit growth in the Town's portion of property taxes by the rate of inflation plus new additions to the Town's taxable base. This goal is for both the near and longer term.
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Identify, support the preservation of, and promote structures of historic significance.
* Note that the order of the goals does not imply priority. Goals for previous Councils can be viewed and downloaded via the links below.
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Busy downtown Durham during UNH freshman orientation at noon on 6/19/14. Courtesy Todd Selig
MAIN STREET “COMPLETE STREET” TRAFFIC CONFIGURATION UPDATE
The Town’s goals for new Main Street "complete street" pilot traffic configuration were/are as follows:
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Slower/safer rate of speed along Main Street
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Increased safety for pedestrians at crosswalks
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Designated bike lane/increased safety for bicyclists
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More downtown parking for businesses/residents
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More comfortable pedestrian atmosphere for residents/visitors downtown
After much discussion, Durham's Traffic Safety Committee believes the new Main Street configuration meets each goal that had been established. Police Chief David Kurz recently commented on the new configuration that, “It’s working. It’s doing everything we wanted it to do.”
Fire Chief Corey Landry indicated he likes it as well. He felt with the new configuration as soon as you come across Quad Way, "you know you’re downtown and need to drive more slowly. High speed was previously an issue."
Key Question to Consider: The question I think for everyone to consider in the coming weeks is whether the efficiency trade-offs of moving a large volume of fast moving traffic through downtown as was the case in the past is worth exchanging for the goals that have been met to include safer speeds, a safer environment for bicyclists and pedestrians, more parking for downtown businesses, and a more comfortable pedestrian atmosphere for residents as a whole. In addition, we will need to see how the configuration works with heavier traffic demand this fall.
The Durham Town Council will receive an update on the new traffic configuration at its meeting on July 21st. All feedback received to date has been shared with the Town Council.
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TWO MINUTE NHDOT UPDATE: NHDOT Commissioner Discusses New Hampshire's First Gas Hike in 20 Years
In a Two-Minute NH Department of Transportation (NHDOT) video, Durham resident and New Hampshire Department of Transportation Commissioner Christopher Clement describes the statewide effort that led to passage of NH’s first gas tax increase in more than 20 years.
The legislation which won bipartisan support raised New Hampshire’s gasoline tax by 4.2 cents per gallon, effective July 1st.
Clement tells Transportation TV how the tax increase won popular support and he discusses how the new revenue from the gas tax increase will be invested.
To view the video, click HERE.
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UNH OUTDOOR POOL UPDATE
UNH held a public forum for Durham residents on the design for the new outdoor pool on July 1st. As a follow up to that event, UNH has updated its website (https://campusrec.unh.edu/outdoor-pool) with materials from the forum.
To view the DCAT-Channel 22 airing of the July 1, 2014 public forum, click HERE.
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LECTURE ON CPR SAFE PROGRAM
Sean Madden, a Durham resident and CPR Coordinator for McGregor Institute of EMS and CPR Safe, will be presenting a lecture at the 31st Annual School Nurses Conference to be held at St. Anselm College on August 6th. The CPR Safe program has trained thousands of school nurses and faculty across the state and region and assists them with their equipment - especially Automatic External Defibrillators (AED's).
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Local Author Toby Ball's latest book Invisible Streets is scheduled to be released on July 24, 2014
DURHAM RESIDENT TOBY BALL PUBLISHES HIS THIRD BOOK – Invisible Streets
Durham resident and UNH staff member Toby Ball has published his latest book, Invisible Streets. It is scheduled to be released July 24th from The Overlook Press.
Invisible Streets is set in the mid-1960s. Mr. Ball’s imagined city is grim, ripe for planner Nathan Canada’s New City Project, which will tear down decaying neighborhoods to create a massive business zone and Crosstown Expressway. A truckload of dynamite is missing from one of the project’s construction sites. Detective Torsten Grip, journalist Frank Frings and Canada’s right-hand man, Phil Dorman, all want to know who took it and why.
Mr. Ball’s first two novels are The Vaults and Scorch City.
On Thursday, July 24 (five days before the official release) at 7pm, RiverRun Bookstore in Portsmouth will host the official launch of Invisible Streets.
On Wednesday, August 6, Toby Ball will be at Water Street Bookstore in Exeter at 7 pm.
For more information, go to http://tobyball.com/
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MASTER PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MPAC) UPDATE – Updating the 2000 Durham Master Plan
Durham’s Master Plan Advisory Committee (MPAC) had another insightful and productive meeting on Thursday morning, 7/17/14, as it nears the end of Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) developing the Vision & Community Character; Housing & Demographics; and Existing Land Use Chapters for Durham Master Plan.
The members of the MPAC have learned a great deal from SRPC about the changes in Durham over the past 10-15 years related to housing, demographics and land use and the existing conditions, all of which will be the basis for the committee’s review of the other master plan chapters.
The MPAC believes that it is important to share this information with the Planning Board and other town leaders so everyone has the same foundation of understanding as the master plan chapters are reviewed and approved (the MPAC Committee members believe there is some pretty fascinating information that helps to clarify some assumptions people make about these issues).
To that end, MPAC plans to make a presentation at the September Planning Board meeting to share this base information. The MPAC would invite the Town Council and other Durham boards and committees as well.
As part of this update, the SRPC will prepare a short summary of the key pieces of information for the presentation which is beyond their scope of work. However, such an update is an important step for Durham to educate residents on information gleaned to date.
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WHAT IS A SHARROW?
A “sharrow” or shared-lane marking is a street marking installed at locations in the United States and other countries. This marking is placed in the center of a travel lane to indicate that a bicyclist may use the full lane.
Shared-lane markings are used to:
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Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane;
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Alert motorists of the lateral location bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way;
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Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists; and
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*Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling.
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Assist bicyclists with lateral positioning in a shared lane with on-street parallel parking in order to reduce the chance of a bicyclist’s impacting the open door of a parked vehicle.
Durham has a sharrow on Garrison Avenue between Madbury Road and Main Street, as well as one on Main Street in front of Libby’s. UNH also has several sharrows on campus.
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A VERY CLEAR AND INTERESTING ARTICLE OUTLINING DURHAM’S EFFORTS IN ADDRESSING NITROGEN AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCIES AT THE TOWN’S WASTEWATER TREATEMENT PLAN – Written by Resident Nancy Lambert
Durham Resident Nancy Lambert recently wrote about Durham’s Wastewater Treatment Plant in a clear and concise article that can be gleaned by clicking HERE.
A few salient segments of the article follow:
“Dan Peterson’s corner office has wall-length windows overlooking the Oyster River, but if you look down, there, in the foreground of one of the loveliest views in Durham, are bubbling pools of human waste.
If you’ve ever flushed a toilet in Durham, Dan Peterson is your man at the end of the pipe.”
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“Durham has been absent from the legal skirmishes and is the only Great Bay community not currently facing enormous investments in its treatment plant. Why?
Nitrogen. Durham’s plant discharges less nitrogen than the other treatment plants in the Great Bay area. A lot less.
Let’s look at the nitrogen numbers, which can make a difference to the tune of tens of millions of dollars: Durham’s average nitrogen level in their wastewater plant discharge in 2012 was a bit less than 7 milligrams per liter, and that was higher than normal because a pump was out of service for four months.
Durham sometimes gets its numbers below 5 mg/l. Newmarket currently discharges at 30 mg/l. Newmarket and the other Great Bay communities are spending millions to get nitrogen levels in their discharge down to 8 mg/l, a number above where Durham already is.”
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DURHAM FARMERS' MARKET
Caraflex cabbages at the Wake Robin Farm booth at the June 14th Durham Farmers' Market. Courtesy Robin Mower
The Durham Farmers' Market has three more weeks of Monday Markets in its location behind the Town Offices, and then it makes the jump to our new home at the Jackson Landing. The market will be set up in the parking lot across from the ice rink (blue circle on map below). It’s a nice, shady location with plenty of parking. More details will come closer to when the move will occur, including what special activities are planned for August 11th (hint: bring your kayaks!).
This week (Monday, July 21) enjoy acoustic guitar music at the Durham Market by Justin Demers.
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DURHAM SELECTED FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE RETIREMENT SYSTEM AUDIT
The New Hampshire Retirement System (NHRS) has selected the Town of Durham for an audit to review accuracy and compliance with the NHRS Statute and Administrative Rules. The Durham Business Office will be working to provide the NHRS all of the information needed for the agency to complete the audit.
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UPDATE ON THE OYSTER RIVER INTEGRATED WATERSHED PLAN FINAL REPORT, THE WISWALL DAM OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURE PLAN, THE AMENDED SECTION 401 WATER QUALITY CERTIFICATE, AND THE LAMPREY RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN
Town Engineer David Cedarholm, Asst. Town Engineer April Talon, and Bill Arcieri of VHB will be present at Monday evening’s Town Council (7/21/14) meeting to provide an update and answer questions relative to the recently completed Oyster River Integrated Watershed Plan Report. Other topics to be discussed are the Amended 401 Water Quality Certificate, the Wiswall Dam Operations and Procedures Plan, and the Lamprey River Water Management Plan.
Because of the extensive size of the Oyster River Watershed Plan, as well as
the Lamprey River Water Management Plan, all documents that will be
discussed at Monday night’s meeting have been placed on the Town’s
website under the Engineering Division on the Public Works page and can be
viewed HERE.
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Madbury Commons first concrete pour at 21 Madbury building A. Courtesy Tom Johnson
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A DETAILED LOOK AT THE TOWN HALL PROJECT FINANCIALS AND EXPENDITURES TO DATE
Residents can view an accounting to date of two separate capital projects but which together show the full cost to the Town associated with the purchase and later the construction/renovation of the new Town Hall at 8 Newmarket Road by clicking HERE.
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PRESENTATION ON HOUSING TRENDS IN NH – DENNIS DELAY, NEW HAMPSHIRE CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES WILL PRESENT TO TOWN COUNCIL MONDAY EVENING
Administrator Selig has invited Dennis Delay, Economist at the New Hampshire Center for Public Policy Studies, to attend Monday night’s Council meeting (7/21/14) to give a brief presentation to Councilors on the current housing trends in New Hampshire.
Mr. Delay is also the New Hampshire Forecast Manager for the New England Economic Partnership (NEEP), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing objective economic analyses and forecasts and has a 30-year record of success in economic development, policy analysis, forecasting, regional business expertise, and public speaking. He is a recognized expert on regional and national economics. Since 2006, Mr. Delay has also been an adjunct professor with New England College, teaching healthcare economics and managerial economics in the college’s graduate studies program and statistics in the college’s undergraduate studies program.
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FIRST READING ON ORDINANCE #2014-08 AMENDING THE DURHAM TOWN CODE TO CREATE A NEW CHAPTER, CHAPTER 82, ENTITLED "METAL DETECTING AND/OR DOWSING ROAD USE" TO REGULATE THE PRACTICE OF METAL DETECTING AND/OR DOWSING ROD USE ON TOWN-OWNED PROPERTY
Over the years, the Town has received periodic requests from persons desiring to conduct metal detecting on Town-owned property. Typically, the Town has allowed this infrequent type of interest/hobby to occur and has never had any issues arise from such activity.
In the spring of 2012, the Administrator copied the Council on an email he received from a person requesting permission to conduct metal detecting on Town-owned property. In turn, Councilor Robin Mower forwarded the email along to Conservation Commission Chair John Parry asking for his input relating to permitted uses on conserved properties. Mr. Parry responded that he would have some concern with people finding what might be defined as “historic” artifacts that are a part of the history of a property and that these should not be taken or disturbed.
The Historic District/Heritage Commission was also asked to provide its input regarding the use of metal detectors on Town-owned property. The HDC/HC placed this issue on its August 22, 2013 agenda and after some discussion asked that the matter be referred to the Town Council and suggested the Council explore creating an ordinance to restrict removal of artifacts from Town land. Subsequently, the Town’s attorney was asked by Administrator Selig to provide language based upon the feedback provided by Councilor Mower, the DCC, and the HDC/HC in order to create an ordinance that would be enforceable.
On June 2, 2014, the Council was presented with a draft ordinance that would regulate metal detecting and/or dowsing activity on Town-owned property. After holding a discussion, the Council asked that a First Reading of the ordinance be scheduled for its July 21st meeting.
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On Thursday this week a steering column malfunction of some type on a private tractor trailer delivery at the Orion development project along Church Hill snarled traffic in downtown Durham. Traffic was backed up out through campus to the West and through the Route 108 traffic light at Dover Road and Newmarket Road. Courtesy Todd Selig
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MEETINGS: SCHEDULE AND VIDEO ON DEMAND
The following public meetings are scheduled for the coming week All meetings begin at 7:00 PM and are held in the Council chambers at the Durham Town Hall unless otherwise indicated below.
Town Council - Monday, July 21, 2014. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.
Planning Board - Wednesday, July 23, 2014. To view agenda and other information, click HERE.
All meetings recorded on DCAT are available on DVD at the Durham Public Library for checkout and viewing.
VIDEO ON DEMAND: Meetings can also be viewed via Video on Demand. Interested viewers can access the streaming site from the Town’s website at http://ci.durham.nh.us/ by clicking the DCAT on demand logo, or directly at http://dcat.pegcentral.com/.
Durham Public Library Board of Trustees meeting schedule, please click HERE.
DCAT Programming Schedule, please click HERE.
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YES, YOU NEED PERMITS...
When it gets hot and humid out, everyone is selling or buying these home air conditioning systems. These do need an NH Licensed Master Electrician and Mechanical contractor to install and obtain a permit from the Code Enforcement Office. The permits take only minutes to obtain. There are specific code requirements for their safe installation and our office issues these permits and a copy should be on site. If your contractor can not show you his permit, he may not have obtained one and may or may not know the code requirements. We have to do a final inspection and we recommend that occurs before you make final payment. Call the Zoning and Code Enforcement Office at 603-868-8064 with any questions.
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DURHAM LISTED AS ONE OF NH’S MOST EXCITING PLACES
Durham has topped a recent list of the “top ten most exciting places in New Hampshire.”
Movoto, a real estate brokerage based in California, started out with a list of the most populated places in the state that had more than 10,000 people. Due to the state’s smaller size, that only left 15 cities.
Next, Movoto used the 2010 U.S. Census and business listings to evaluate eight categories — nightlife, live music venues, active life options, arts and entertainment, fast food restaurants, percentage of restaurants that are not fast food (the higher the better), percentage of young residents aged 13-34 (the higher the better), and population density.
All categories were ranked from one to 15, with one being the best score.
Next, the scores were averaged together to create the final list. Durham was ranked as fifth in the state, with nearby cities Dover and Portsmouth coming in at third and first place, respectively.
To learn more, cick HERE.
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PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Durham Parks and Recreation, its Director and Committee, strive to offer a wide range of quality programs, parks, and facilities that encourage all community members to participate in healthy, fun, and enriching activities. Together, they celebrate the essential role public recreation plays in fostering a cohesive and vibrant community.
Campers aim and prepare their bows for shooting during the Hunger Games – Archery week at Camp REACH. Courtesy Molly McGovern
On The Go!: Adventure Trips for Active Adults
July 31st – Boston Duck Boat Tour, Prudential Center, & Legal Sea Foods. You don't want to miss out! Sign up before July 23rd. Find out how HERE.
Camp REACH
Hunger Games – Archery had an adventurous week filled with professional archery instruction, games, primitive shelter building, leadership activities, and much more! To get involved with one of our upcoming camps or adventure trips, view the camp schedule and register HERE
Today’s Adventure: Full Day Kayaking
Next Week: Outdoor Experience: This camp will teach you all about the outdoors! You’ll learn: survival skills, species identification, edibles, tracking techniques, hiking, navigation, ecosystems, plants, bugs, and more!
Stay FIT This Summer: Please note that some class times and locations have changed for the summer. View our weekly calendar and class descriptions HERE!
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Save the Date:
Boston Duck Boats, Legal Sea Foods, Prudential Center Trip – July 31st
Music by the Bay Summer Concert Series –
Hamnesiac Trio – (August 7th)
Studio Two - The Beatles Tribute (August 28th)
Camp R.E.A.C.H. – July 14 – August 22nd
Durham Day – Saturday, Sept. 27th
Click HERE to participate in Durham Day 2014
Campers learning primitive shelter building in the Stolworthy Wildlife Sanctuary. Courtesy Molly McGovern
At the end of an exciting and adventurous week of camp, everyone poses for a final photo! Courtesy Stefanie Frazee
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COME JOIN THE ‘CREW’ AT GBR!
“Attention ….row! “ Though you may never hear these words through the microphone of a coxswain guiding you through the start of a crew sprint race (between 1000 -2000 m) , you can still experience the strength and beauty of the sport of rowing right here on the seacoast.
During the summer, Great Bay Rowing offers many Learn To Row camps for juniors ages 13-18, and Adult Learn To Row Camps for anyone aged 19 or above. Besides being introduced to a sport which provides you a fantastic cardio-vascular and resistance training workout, you will be able to enjoy the natural beauty of the Oyster River.
If you or your junior decide to continue, Great Bay Rowing offers competitive and recreational Master programs during spring, summer and fall and a competitive junior program during Fall and Spring.
Through working on endurance, strength and technique, we prepare to get ready for upcoming races. During the fall (which begins at the end of August and runs through mid-October) the club participates in “Head” regattas—races from 2 to 3 ¼ miles long. One of the best known is “The Head of the Charles” in Boston. Held in October, it is the largest head race in the world, drawing crews from countries all over the globe. Great Bay Rowing has entered both junior and masters crews in the Head of the Charles. Unlike Fall Head Regattas, Spring and Summer races are pure sprints, 1000 m to 2000 m long. These exhausting but thrilling races only last between 6-8 minutes!
So, if you have always wanted to try a water sport which allows you to enjoy the seacoast’s natural beauty, but are unable to purchase your own equipment or are intimidated by your lack of knowledge or experience, then join Great Bay Rowing and develop not only a high level of fitness, but also gain many new friends while challenging your mind and body with the wonderful sport of Crew. For more information, explore Great Bay Rowing's website.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE: 2nd Annual Durham Farm Day, Saturday, August 16th, 10am-5pm. Organized by the Durham Agricultural Commission.
Durham Farmers' Market - Every Monday from 2:15 - 6:00 PM at the Durham Town Hall
UNH Memorial Union Building Summer Series - Movies (including many in 3-D!), a mini-carnival, an outdoor movie, and more. For the full printable scheduled, click HERE.
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Jeff Warner will perform this Weds. July 23rd at 6:30 p.m. for “Music on the Library Lawn” Series.
DURHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Summer Reading, “Fizz, Boom, Read!” Last Week!
Week 5 of Summer Reading
Family Movie Night, Mon. July 21st, 6:00 p.m. – “Meet the Robinsons” (All ages, Oyster River Room). Popcorn is served.
Storytime, Tues. July 22nd, 10:30 a.m.: The Weather (All ages, Story Time/Craft Room). We read stories, do fingerplays, songs, feltboard and a craft.
9-12 year old group. Tues. July 22nd 6:30-7:30 p.m.: Decorate Cupcakes! Come and have some food fun. We also play some games and talk about what you are reading.
YA Writing/Crafting Group, Weds. July 23rd 4:00-5:00 p.m.: Chinese Calligraphy & add to Write-Away blog. (10+ yrs. Sign-up at the Children’s/YA desk).
Music On The Library Lawn, Weds. July 23rd, 6:30 p.m.! (All ages, outside*) Jeff Warner! Come hear this talented musician! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. In case of rain we’ll be in the Oyster River Room.
Build-It, Thurs. July 24th, 10:30 a.m. (All ages) – Come in and build a fun structure. Legos will also be out (all ages).
6-8 year old Activity Hour, Thurs. July 24th, 3:00-4:00 p.m. – Food Science! Learn about some food science and decorate cookies. We read books, play some games, do some puzzles and make a craft.
Xbox Kinect Gaming Night! (10+ yrs.), Thurs. July 24th, 6:30-7:30 p.m. – Come and test your skills. Refreshments are served and prizes won.
Finale Celebration with Magician, Scott Jameson, Fri. July 25th at 10:30 a.m. – Join us in celebrating your summer reading accomplishments. Scott Jameson is a talented and interactive magician for all ages. He will astound you with his mix of magic tricks, audience participation and humor. Prize books, reading certificates, and Bagel Works Prizes will be handed out. Cake will also be served. (All ages, Oyster River Room)
McGregor EMS Babysitting Course, Sat. Aug. 2nd 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – This course is designed to certify kids ages 11 & up. Cost is $35. To register, visit cprsafe.org or call 603-862-3674.
New Photography Exhibit at the Library! Patsy Pratt Photographs - You don't want to miss photographs of backyard critters from local award winning photographer Patsy Pratt's backyard. Chipmunks, wild turkeys, finches, dragonflies, bumble bees and more are on view during June on the gallery upstairs.
Join the Durham Public Library Birthday Book Club. Celebrate a child’s birthday in a unique way with a gift of a book to the library. Talk to the children’s librarian at the children’s desk for more details.
Visit the DPL website www.durhampubliclibrary.org for more information.
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FROM "HISTORY IN AN OYSTERSHELL - A BRIEF HISTORY OF DURHAM, NH, 1600 - 1976 written by Philip A. Wilcox and members of the Durham Historic Association
1806 - A new line of stages for the convenience of passengers between Boston and Portland was established. Leaving these cities at 6 o'clock on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, they met here at Richardson's tavern each evening, exchanged passengers and returned the next day.
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