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Durham County Center News & Events
September 2024
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Welcome LeQuandra Ballen
Our New Community Outreach Coordinator
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LeQuandra Ballen comes to our Extension team with a 23-year career in Social Work and Education. She has been dedicated to empowering youth, families, and communities through leadership development, program management and collaborative initiatives. After obtaining her BSW from UNC Charlotte, she served in Gaston County Schools as a Middle School
Special Education Teacher, and a School Social Worker for several high-priority schools. As the former Advocate Program Director at Durham Children’s Initiative (DCI), she provided essential support and supervision to a team of family advocates. Her career highlights include roles as an NC Guardian Ad Litem, Gang Outreach Prevention Specialist, and Youth Outreach Director & Director of Child Abuse Prevention for the YMCA of the Triangle. LeQuandra’s experiences have inspired her to seek better support for families and empower parents to advocate for their children's needs, deepening her commitment to addressing the social issues and systemic barriers that impact youth, families, and their communities through advocacy, coalition building, and community engagement. In her spare time, LeQuandra makes time for
sewing, crafting, reading, and teaching to allow her to connect with the community in unique and personal ways. Reach out to LeQuandra at 919-560-0538 or lballen@dconc.gov.
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Thank you Duke Med Students!
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First year DUKE medical students came together to volunteer with Welcome Baby before
classes get underway! We couldn’t keep up with them…they worked through a laundry list of
activities, one being packaging over 40 of these Newborn Starter Kits for Durham families.
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From now through Monday, September 2, any K-12 Durham youth can cast a vote (just one though!) for
their favorite Future Voter sticker design. The top 3 voter getters will go on to the September 12 Board of Elections meeting, where the Durham BOE members will choose one of those designs to be the Future Voter sticker to be handed out at Durham polling sites this Fall.
Happy voting! Carolyn
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Welcome Baby
GIVING CLOSET
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Starting September 2nd:
• Durham families who are expecting and with children up to 5 years old can receive clothing, diapers & accessories once every 2 months, by APPOINTMENT ONLY.
• Durham Families who are 6 months pregnant and with children up to 5yrs can receive children's clothes, diapers & accessories
• Expecting families starting at 4 months can receive Maternity clothes & breastfeeding supplies.
• ALL items are based on availability.
• Children are not required to come to appointments. If children are present, they need to be in the appropriate car seat and buckled up.
When: Fridays: 9AM-1PM
Where: 721 Foster St. Durham, 27701
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more information on appointments & registration, please call 919-560-7150.
Para obtener más información sobre citas y registro, 919-560-7150 o Haz clic aquí
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FALL FESTIVAL - PLANT SALE
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Celebrate the beauty of fall and the joys of gardening at the 2024 Briggs Ave Community Garden Fall Festival!
When: Saturday, September 7th, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: 1314 S. Briggs Ave Durham, NC 27703 Briggs Avenue Community Garden
This exciting event features:
Plant Sale: Find a variety of plants to enhance your garden. *Cash and check only.*
Free Seed & Compost Giveaway: Start your garden off right with free seeds and compost!
Kids Activities: Fun and engaging activities for the little
ones.
Raffles: Enter to win fantastic prizes from local businesses.
Ask a Master Gardener: Have your gardening questions answered by an expert.
Bring your friends and family for a day of community, learning, and fun! Don't miss this chance to support your local garden and take home some great goodies.
Para Español: https://go.ncsu.edu/gkvvkct
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Looking for a fun and rewarding way to be involved in this election?
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A volunteer opportunity the whole family can participate in? A way to earn service hours? An engaging team building activity? Volunteering to run a Kids Voting election or help with KVD elections is a great opportunity for you! Come learn more about Kids Voting election volunteer opportunities at our interactive information session on Tuesday, September 10, from 6:30-7:30 in person or by zoom.
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Join us for Welcoming Week 2024 from September 13-22!
This year’s theme, “We’re All In,” celebrates our diversity and shared values, bringing together all Durham residents, including immigrants and refugees.
Welcoming Week Events:
* Durham International Soccer Tournament
* Local Government
Proclamations
* Immigrant & Refugee Career & Resource Fair
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Discover NC Plant Sciences Initiative
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September 16 (2PM-4PM) at NCSU Plant Sciences Building: 840 Oval Dr Campus Box 7825, Raleigh, NC 27606
Join John Lyttle and other Agents in North Carolina's Plant Sciences Initiative to discover PSI research and explore their innovative workspace. Like a trade show, this event features tables from PSI research groups, allowing our community to learn about the exciting research taking place.
All are welcome to attend.
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Join Durham County Cooperative Extension and Keep Durham Beautiful for our Tree Keeper Training Series! This three-part series will cover the basics of winter tree planting and care, and prepare you to lead small groups in tree plantings as a Durham Tree Keeper.
Class will be taught by Extension Horticulture Agent, Ashley Troth. For more information about the Durham Tree Keeper program, please visit https://keepdurhambeautiful.org/tree-keepers.
Dates: 10/1, 10/15, 10/29
Times: 3pm - 5pm
Location: Durham County Cooperative Extension - 721 Foster Street
Price: $30 for all three sessions
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Learn More About Becoming an Extension Master Gardener Volunteer!
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If you are looking for a way to up your gardening game and give back to the Durham community, consider becoming an NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer in Durham County. All applicants must
attend one of the Information Sessions being offered in late August through September 2024. Classes begin in January 2025 and run for 17 weeks.
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Tri-County Pasture & Livestock Management Day
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Tri-County Pasture & Livestock Management Day
The Tri-County Pasture & Livestock Management Field Day will cover topics from pasture weed management, fire ant control, and more. Pesticide and Animal Waste Management credits are also pending for this event.
When: September 26, 9am - 3pm
Where: 3735 Jefferson Gates Place Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
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Durham County
Extension Master Food Volunteer Program
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Durham County Extension is excited to introduce the Extension Master Food Volunteer Program (EMFV), a new initiative aimed at bringing together people who share a love of food and serving our community!
How Can You Get Involved? We invite interested individuals to attend an information session to learn more about the program. The session will cover an overview of the program, volunteer expectations and how to apply.
Zoom Information Session Dates: September 25th or October 30th, from 6:30-7:30pm
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Volunteer with Durham Cooperative Extension!
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Are you or your group looking to make a meaningful impact in your community? Durham Cooperative Extension offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities that may interest you. Whether you're into gardening, food and nutrition, supporting young families, youth civic engagement, or community outreach, we have a space for you! If you are ready to get involved, please complete our interest form, accessing the link below. We look forward to working with you and or your group.
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Learn about:
- SNAP or Food and Nutrition Services
- Finding free food
- Double Bucks
- SUN Bucks (Deadline is August 31)
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Welcome Baby is kicking off their first "Socktember" Event!
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| Join Welcome Baby's efforts to keep toddler tootsies toasty this winter. Donations of new and gently used socks are being accepted at the Welcome Baby office (Durham Cooperative Extension Building) 721 Foster St. 9/3-9/30, Monday-Thursday 8:30 am-5:00 pm or by calling
919-560-7150 to schedule an alternate drop off time.
We encourage the community to create mini drives with: book clubs, faith communities, work units, social and sports clubs. Be a part of Welcome Baby's first "Sockhop Scrapbook" and share pictures of your collection event and we will snap a picture of your donation at drop off.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions by contacting Cindy Riley at 919-560-7319 or ckriley@dconc.gov.
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FY2025 Ag Economic Development Grant Program
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Date of importance:
September 15, 2024 – Notification of Award Status
Please do not hesitate to reach out to Sherry Scully at Durham Soil and Water if you have any questions!
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FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL
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Every DPS student can now receive a free breakfast and lunch every day at school. No applications are required.
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Fall Plant Sale
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
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Date: Friday-September 13 Members Only
Saturday-September 14, Public Sale
Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm – Friday
8:00 am to 11:00 am - Saturday
Location: Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson Street
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Ask a Master Gardener
North Durham Farmers' Market
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Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
Time: 12:00 pm (noon) to 4:00 pm
Location: North Durham Farmer’s Market
1016 Old Oxford Rd, Durham, NC 27704
Have a question for the Master Gardeners? Visit their information table and get your questions answered.
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PFAST and LPFAST Registrations Coming Soon!
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If interested in registering, please complete the interest form using the link below.
Para Español: go.ncsu.edu/capacitacion
Contact Nataly Arriaga at nfrias@dconc.gov or 919-339-1666 for more info.
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| N.C. Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum Vote on October 30th
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The North Carolina Cattle Industry Assessment Referendum vote will take place on October 30th. Absentee ballots will also available, and those can be submitted starting October 1st. Orange and Durham cattle owners 18 and older are invited to vote at their respective Extension office.
Alex Kissinger | akissin@ncsu.edu | (919) 245-2051
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Welcome Baby offers Car Seat Safety Classes in English and Spanish for Durham County resident parents and caregivers. This low-cost car seat program allows you to learn how to prevent injuries and properly secure your child in
the car. Participants receive convertible car seats for infants-toddlers and combination booster seats. Car seats are $20 for families who qualify for WIC and Medicaid and complete class. Please note, we do not provide infant carrier car seats.
To register for English, scan QR code or visit https://dconc.jotform.com/form/242004427923046
To register for Spanish, scan QR code or visit https://dconc.jotform.com/242116347846964
Once the form is completed, you will receive a callback within 24-36 hours with their class date.
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In Case You Missed It.....
- Durham Food Security Network: Interested in helping unite efforts and transforming systems to ensure that all people have access to enough safe and nutritious food? Join the Food Security Network to help create a food system that is equitable, resilient, and sustainable. Sign-up for the listserv and join the conversation! https://gaggle.email/join/dcofs@gaggle.email
- Follow the Extension Master
Gardeners' Blog at durhammastergardeners.com
- Kids Voting Durham Partnership with Book Harvest: Read more about it on the Book Harvest blog Here. Look for some exciting event opportunities happening under the Kids Voting – Book Harvest partnership this fall!
- AP Government Class - Global Warming/Climate Change Survey: Please participate Here.
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