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NeighborGoodies
STANFORD L WARREN LIBRARY REOPENS
The Stanford L Warren Library, which served the African-American community before being added to the Durham County Library system, had its grand reopening on Thursday, December 12. Not only were the persistent water-leakage problems fixed, but the entire library got a gorgeous update … as evidenced by the photo gallery below.
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… the ribbon cutting
Catholic Charities would like our help in coming to the aid of North Carolineans in the western side of the state who were badly affected by Storm/Hurricane Helene. Their connections are requesting certain items that can really help as nonprofits, volunteers, and authorities coordinate recovery activities. Donations will be accepted on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 9am–4pm. Call for more info. Here’s what they need:
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bottled water
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distilled water for medical devices
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LifeStraws and other water-purification devices
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nonperishable food (canned goods, dried foods)
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diapers (all sizes, including adult)
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baby formula
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shelf-stable (ultrapasteurized) milk
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Gatorade
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toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, etc)
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hygiene products (feminine hygiene products, deodorant, hand sanitizer, etc).
Here’s the July 2024 edition of Durham County Utilities News, which is updated quarterly. Click on the image below to read about capital improvement updates, jobs with the county, and more.
My cousin, 99-year-old Julia Tapp, was recently recognized as a West End Elder by the Pauli Murray Center for History and Social Justice. Cousin Julia says that she remembers seeing Pauli Murray riding up and down the street on her bicycle when she was a kid.
Cousin Julia used to handcraft the most delicious sweet potato pies for the Chicken Hut (which was founded by her brother Claiborne Tapp Jr. Trey, the current co-owner, is her nephew).
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SENIORS VS POLICE OLYMPICS 2024
Once a year, Durham seniors engage in friendly competition with members of the Durham police Department at the Durham Center for Senior Life. They play jenga, shuffleboard, cornhole, billiards, BINGO, they make puzzles, and enjoy refreshments during one afternoon of fun.
RDU Airport’s Observation Park is back! This is a great place to take the family on a free outing, where everyone can watch the airplanes take off from a safe vantage point. You can park for free, listen to communication between the pilots and the control tower, enjoy the picnic and play areas, look at the educational placards (test your knowledge of airplanes!), and use the modern restrooms. Observation Park will be open every day from 9am to dusk.
Click here for more info and to get directions.
Did you know we don’t have to pay for bus fare until at least June 2024? How DO they do it?
