[SoDu Sunrise Showcase] Need a New Place for Kiddo Playtime?
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WEATHER FORECAST
Per the National Weather Service: Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a low around 73. Saturday and Sunday are sunny with highs near 89 and 85, and nightly lows in the 60s.
A Tale of Two New SoDu Play Places
Parents of young kids in South Durham rejoice as now we can set our little ones loose in not one but two nearby play places. In just the last month, two indoor play locations have opened in what was once the play place desert of SoDu, providing the ideal retreat from the heat of summer and dreary rainy days.
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Matching Donor Steps Up for Parktown Food Hub
An anonymous donor is matching donations to the Parktown Food Hub – dollar for dollar, up to $1,000 – until July 1. “This incredible act of generosity will help put food on the tables of families in need,” said Lisa Greene, a member of the South Durham nonprofit organization’s board of directors. “We are beyond grateful for this matching donation, which will inspire others to give and double the impact of every contribution next month. Thanks to volunteers and donors like this, more people in our community will have access to nourishing meals.”
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What's Happening Today?
- Dual Language Festival Fin de Curso. 5:30 p.m. End-of-year celebration with performances, music, and food at Southwest Elementary School (2320 Cook Rd.) (Durham Public Schools)
- 8th Grade Dance – A Night on the Red Carpet. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sherwood Githens Middle School (4800 Old Chapel Hill Rd.) (Durham Public Schools)
- Bimbe Teen Pool Party. Ages 13 to 18. 7 to 10 p.m. No registration required. Celebrate Bimbe at Campus Hills with a teen pool party, featuring games, music, food, and giveaways. Must wear appropriate pool attire. (2000 S. Alston Ave.) Fee: None, it’s free! (Durham Parks and Recreation)
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