[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Enjoy a Drink, Help the Food Hub!
Plus, where can kids read to dogs today? That and more in the latest SoDu Sunrise Showcase.
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WEATHER FORECAST
Per the National Weather Service: Sunny, with a high near 80. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 53.
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Glass Jug Pours Charity Night for Food Hub
The Glass Jug Beer Lab is holding a Pint Night fundraiser on Friday to support the Parktown Food Hub. A dollar from the sale of each Glass Jug-brewed pint goes to the food hub from 5:30 to 8 p.m.
What's Happening Today?
- Durham City Council Work Session. 1 p.m. Second-floor committee room at 101 City Hall Plaza. (Durham Government)
- Read to a Dog. Elementary through middle school. 4 to 5 p.m. Brings together dogs and reluctant readers for 15 minutes of companionship. Children’s programming room at Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd.) (Durham County Library)
- Spring Music Concert. 6 to 6:30 p.m. Pearsontown Elementary School. (4915 Barbee Rd.) (Durham Public Schools)
- Durham Public Schools Board of Education Regular Meeting. 6:30 p.m. 511 Cleveland St. (Durham Government)
Check out this week's activities!
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