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WEATHER FORECAST

Per the National Weather Service: Sunny, with a high near 75. Tonight, mostly clear, with a low around 48.

[SoDu How-To] Run for Public Office in Durham 2025

Thinking about stepping into local leadership? Whether you’re passionate about affordable housing, transportation, youth programs, or neighborhood development, running for office in Durham County is one way to make a real difference. Here’s what residents need to know about getting your name on the ballot in 2025.

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

• Restorative Yoga. Adults. 10 to 11 a.m. Registration required. Join for a 50-minute class with gentle stretching and mindful breathing. Meeting room at Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd.). (Durham County Library)
• Flexible Book Club. Adults. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. No registration required. Whether you’ve read the book or not, everyone’s welcome to participate. The book is Tartufo by Kira Jane Buxton. Meeting room at Southwest Regional Library (3605 Shannon Rd.) (Durham County Library)

TOMORROW

• Color Therapy for Teens and Adults. Teens and adults. 10 a.m to 12 p.m. Coloring can reduce anxiety and relieve stress. Conference room at South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave.) (Durham County Library)
• Recreational Swim – Duck Days Water Safety. All ages. 1 to 5 p.m. No registration required. Recreational swim is a time to enjoy unstructured water activities with friends and family. Drop-In Fees: Free for county resident youth and teens; $5 for non-county resident youth and teens; $4 for resident adults; $9 for non-resident adults; and $3 for county resident seniors; $8 for non-resident seniors. Campus Hills Pool. (2000 S. Alston Ave.) (Durham Parks and Recreation)
• South Durham Chess Club. Elementary school through adults. 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. All ages welcome regardless of age or skill level. Conference room at South Regional Library (4505 S. Alston Ave.) (Durham County Library)

Check out this week's activities!

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