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Durham County opens $500,000 grant program for youth services
Does your organization support Durham’s young people? County grants of $40,000 to $50,000 are available, with applications due Nov. 16.
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SoDu We Play guide adds Bull City Swimming, winter programs, and new registration dates
Looking for your child’s next activity? Bull City Swimming joins our updated guide, along with new registration dates for track, skating, golf, rugby, soccer, and more.
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[SoDu Spotlight] Summer Social Club Offers Screen-Free Break
Camp operator Kate Mauldin, a parent of tweens and licensed school psychologist, offers programs with a maximum of 12 students per week.
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10 Triangle Dance Schools for Aspiring Ballet Dancers
From first-position beginners to more serious training, these programs give South Durham families a range of options across the Triangle.
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Parkwood Fall Festival Planned for Nov. 15
The popular autumn event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the neighborhood ballfield on Revere Road.
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Durham County Library: New Book Delays After Baker & Taylor Shutdown
Patrons should expect fewer new arrivals and longer wait times as the library shifts to alternate vendors following the collapse of its main supplier.
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[SoDu How-To] Find the Right Swim Club for Your Family
While so many options could lead to analysis paralysis, highlights of each swim club from Southpoint Access can help you make the best choice for you and your family.
Youth Activities
Durham Kids Can Design Budget Book Cover
Staff will choose one entry as the cover, but other illustrations may be used throughout the book.
Youth Activities
SoDu We Like Local News On Location: St. Barbara Youth Dancers at Trinity School
Youth dancers from St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church in Durham visited Trinity School to perform at an international day event.
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Kids Voting Durham Offers Summer Youth Opportunities
The program, which offers a stipend for as many as three team leads and has 25 volunteer positions available, provides the opportunity to create the Kids Voting Durham 2025 Election Guide for Mayor and City Council.
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YouthWorks Program Open to Durham Applicants
Applications must be submitted no later than midnight on Feb. 21. Got questions? Reach out to youthworks@durhamnc.gov.
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Durham Activities - Dec. 10-14, 2024
Dec. 10, 2024 * Your Business Needs Insurance: Adults of all ages. Registration required. Learn what you need to know about comprehensive business insurance solutions. 11 a.m. to noon in Conference Room #3214 at the Main Library at 300 N. Roxboro St. (Durham County Library) * Legal Aid Health Insurance Enrollment.