[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] How Can You Show Your Pride in June?

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[SoDu How-To] Commemorate National Pride Month In and Around Durham

June commemorates National Pride Month in honor of the Stonewall Riots of 1969; Durham’s large annual Pride event takes place in the fall (see Pride History here). However, there are still oodles of events in June to celebrate across South Durham and the surrounding communities. So sport your rainbow attire and show your support of our LGBTQ+ neighbors. 

Durham Hosts Third Annual Juneteenth Flag-Raising Ceremony on June 2

A flag-raising ceremony outside the Durham County Courthouse on Dillard Street on June 2 will kick off Juneteenth in Bull City. Hosted by Spectacular Magazine, the Triangle Cultural Awareness Foundation, and Durham County Government, the ceremony is free and open to the public. The event has grown into a meaningful community tradition that marks the start of North Carolina’s month-long celebration of Black freedom and excellence. The event brings together civic leaders, cultural contributors, and community members to honor the journey from enslavement to emancipation.

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The Durham City Council will meet Monday, June 2, at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall (101 City Hall Plaza) to consider items on an agenda that range from a public hearing on the city budget to the first-quarter crime report.

Here’s what to know before the council meets.

[SoDu How-To] Find the Right Swim Club for Your Family

As we head into the warmth of summer, you and your family are likely dreaming of days relaxing poolside. Fortunately, in and around the South Durham area, there are ample family swimming pool facilities, or swim clubs, available for families to join and get their taste of summer sun and cool pool vibes.

[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.

WHAT'S HAPPENING?

• Crocheted Spring Chicken Raffle. Adults. Enter (online, if you like) no later than Wednesday, June 4, at 8 p.m. Each season, South Regional displays handmade chickens at the information desk. This time, they’re raffling off two. South Regional Library at 4505 S. Alston Ave. (Durham County Library)
• Dinosaur Duel: Melee in the Mesozoic. All ages. All-day event. Whether you’re all in for Iguanadon or a die-hard T-Rex rallier, vote each week for your favorite dinosaurs in the South Regional Library’s March Madness-style showdown. Each vote gives you a chance to win a Dinosaur Encyclopedia. Vote in person at 4505 S. Alston Ave. or online. Brackets are updated every Monday. (Durham County Library)
• Pokemon Scavenger Hunt. Preschool through high school. All-day event, June 2-30. Seek 10 different color Pokemon throughout the kids’ section of the Southwest Regional Library at 3605 Shannon Rd. Stop by the children’s desk to get started. (Durham County Library)
• Daytime Yoga. Ages 18 and up. 12 to 1 p.m. No registration required. Bring your yoga mat. Multi-purpose room at I.R. Holmes Recreation Center at 2000 S. Alston Ave. Fees: $4 for city residents; $9 for non-city residents. (Durham Parks and Recreation)
• Summer Scares Book Club. Elementary students through tweens. 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is limited. Enjoy reading spooky books? Club meets in the children’s programming room at Southwest Regional Library at 3605 Shannon Rd. (Durham County Library)
• Zombie Fungi: The Science Behind Fungal Infections of Insects and Other Animals. Teens and adults. Register here. 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dr. Rytas Vilgalys, a mycologist and Duke University professor, talks about fungal fact and fiction, inspired by the HBO Series (and video game) The Last of Us. Meeting room at South Regional Library at 4505 S. Alston Ave. (Durham County Library)
• Durham City Council Meeting. 7 p.m. First-floor council chambers at 101 City Hall Plaza. (Durham Government)

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