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The Githens Middle School Raiders girls soccer team this week won its 100th game in a row, continuing a streak that started in 2016 with teacher/coaches Rory McElroy and Karen Parker. Congratulations to the Raiders! Check out the coverage on WRAL:
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Book Harvest, a Durham nonprofit focused on children’s literacy, has again expanded its headquarters in the Rockwood strip center at 2501 University Dr. In a blog post Friday, the organization announced the expansion that now has it occupying the three middle units in the center that also includes Thai
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Battle plastic pollution, dress as your favorite plant or animal for a parade, and bring documents for shredding, if you like! Durham Parks and Recreation on April 21 hosts a rain-or-shine Earth Day Festival from 12 to 5 p.m. at Durham Central Park. The event is free and open
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Explore the world of nanotechnology and take home a DNA-themed STEM kit at the first-floor MakerLab, Durham County Main Library on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This special NCSciFest event, featuring experts from Duke University, will introduce the marvels of “tiny science” with activities including:
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Edited April 5 to add information from Durham Public Schools. On April 8, we’ll see at least a partial solar eclipse – about 80% coverage in the Durham area. It’s the last chance to see some of a total eclipse until 2044. But where can you go to experience
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Durham County is calling all local artists and young creatives to participate in an exciting public art contest for the “DCo On The Go Bus,” a new mobile vehicle initiative designed to enhance public outreach and service delivery within the county. This vehicle, soon to be a mobile office, will
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Kids Voting Durham, an organization dedicated to fostering civic engagement among youth, announces an opportunity for individuals aged 14-24 to contribute to the design of the KVD 2024 Election Guide. This initiative not only allows participants to gain valuable experience in civic engagement, but also offers paid and volunteer positions.
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Durham County Library branches are hosting LibCon919 during the week of March 18, featuring events focused on creative endeavors, tabletop roleplaying, and superheroes. Main Library Events * Demon Slayer Trivia. Tweens and teens ages 10 and up are invited to participate in this anime trivia session. The top-scoring team takes home
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Southpoint Access recently asked readers to share their insights and experiences regarding youth activities in South Durham. The results: Half the respondents indicated that their family participates in youth sports and other activities at least once a week. A third are involved in activities once a month. Nearly 17% reported
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Where’s the magic in water conservation? The City of Durham’s Department of Water Management is calling all students (kindergarten through 8th grade) to share their visions in the 2024 annual poster contest. The contest, open to students who are in public, private, or home schools in the city’
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Golden Belt hosted the Book Harvest Dream Big Book Drive on Jan. 15, Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Visitors donated books by the boxload, took home a few free books, and enjoyed hot chocolate while watching the Paperhand Puppet Intervention team parading around, meeting Wool E. Bull, and taking photos
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On the afternoon of Jan. 1, 2024, Cub Scout Pack 451 members and their families gathered at Hollow Rock Nature Park to work off some calories and enjoy the wilderness on Headwaters Loop Trail and Hanging Rock Loop Trail. Are you a Southpoint Access subscriber? Support our ultra-local news at