Council Member Javiera Caballero

It was an honor to be sworn in on Monday to another term on Durham City Council. I'm grateful for the support of my family, friends, and the voters of Durham.

Wishing a happy Hanukkah filled with light and peace to those who celebrate!

You're invited to the swearing-in ceremony for the City of Durham on Monday at City Hall, including a light reception beginning at 6pm.

If you want to get more involved in serving the Bull City, I encourage you to apply to one of our boards! There are a variety of opportunities and you can learn more here: durhamnc.gov/238/

I'm thinking of all I have to be grateful for this Thanksgiving, while also acknowledging the indigenous land we're on and the suffering caused by colonization. I hope you have a restful, wonderful holiday with loved ones.

Check out the new Durham Planning Dashboard! Development trend data, demographic information, and reviewer resources are now available in one website.

Get engaged and stay informed about development: planning-durhamnc.hub.arcgis.com/

Welcome Baby's Annual Coat Drive is happening now through January 5! Drop off your donations of new and gently worn winter coats, hats and gloves for children newborn to size 8 at 721 Foster Street. Donations accepted Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm.

Reach out to 919-560-7319 or [email protected] if you would like to host a "drive."

ICYMI: Most of our offices are closed Thursday, Nov. 23 & Friday, Nov. 24 to observe Thanksgiving.
🚑 911 is always available.
♻️Curbside collections for Thursday garbage, Red Thursday recycling & Thursday yard waste delayed 1 business day. Friday yard waste collections delayed 1 business day.
🚍 GoDurham Sunday-level service available 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. on Thursday.
🔗 https://www.durhamnc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3538

Happy Diwali, Durham! May the Festival of Lights bring peace and hope for all who celebrate.

It's Election Day, Durham County! Polls are now open from 6:30 am until 7:30 pm. Find your polling place by entering your address here: https://vt.ncsbe.gov/PPLkup

Most of our offices are closed Friday, November 10 to observe Veterans Day.
🚑 911 is always available.
🍂 Friday yard waste collections are delayed one business day.
🚍 GoDurham regular service available Friday and Saturday.
🔗 https://www.durhamnc.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3526

Celebrating the rich history and contributions of our nation's first people this Native American Heritage Month.

Join the Durham Community Safety and Wellness Task Force (CSWTF) this Saturday, October 28th from 2-4pm at Holton Resource Center (401 N. Driver St.) for the unveiling of task force recommendations and an opportunity to engage in discussions with your neighbors about how to make Durham a place where every resident can thrive.

The City of Durham, Durham County, and Durham Public Schools established the CSWTF in 2021 as a response to calls for more community voices in safety and wellness policy design and for more public resources to be invested in pillars of lasting peace rather than more punishment and incarceration. After two years of hosting listening sessions with our neighbors in small groups, town halls, surveys, and in one-on-one conversations, the task force is releasing a final report detailing findings and recommendations for improving safety in our community.

Come celebrate the safety and wellness work to come in our city. Light refreshments and Spanish/English interpretation will be provided.
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Acompañe al Grupo de Trabajo de Seguridad y Bienestar de la Comunidad de Durham (CSWTF por sus siglas en inglés) el sábado 28 de octubre de 2:00 a 4:00 pm en el Centro de Recursos Holton, donde se presentará las recomendaciones del grupo de trabajo y una oportunidad para hablar con sus vecinos sobre cómo hacer que Durham sea un lugar donde cada residente pueda prosperar.

En 2021, la Ciudad de Durham, el Condado de Durham y las Escuelas Públicas de Durham establecieron el Grupo de Trabajo de Seguridad y Bienestar de la Comunidad como respuesta a los llamados por la inclusión de más voces comunitarias en el diseño de políticas de seguridad y bienestar, y para que se dediquen más recursos públicos en pilares de paz duradera en lugar de más castigo y encarcelamiento. Tras dos años de organizar sesiones de escucha con nuestros vecinos en pequeños grupos, foros comunitarios, encuestas y conversaciones individuales, el grupo de trabajo publicará un informe final en el que se detallan las conclusiones y recomendaciones para mejorar la seguridad en nuestra comunidad.

Venga a celebrar el trabajo de seguridad y bienestar que vendrá a nuestra ciudad. Habrá un refrigerio ligero e interpretación en español e inglés.

Sharing this food pantry resource from End Hunger Durham with a searchable page, or printable lists in both English and Spanish.

Food Resources – End Hunger in Durham The Searchable List of Durham Food Pantries open to the public has the names, address, times of service and more. Search by zip code, name of pantry, day of week (abbreviation), street name, or any other piece of data.

Today we honor Indigenous Peoples' Day by acknowledging and celebrating the strength and contributions of Native communities.

¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con Durham Parks and Recreation!

Experimente las cautivadoras actuaciones de Grupo Caribe Vibe, disfrute de una enérgica demostración de Zumba y dele rienda suelta a sus talentos artísticos con interesantes actividades artísticas inspiradas en las tradiciones hispanas. Este sábado 7 de octubre, 2023, 10 a.m. a 2 p.m. en W.D. Hill Recreation Center.

The Woodcroft Parkway Extension Project Open House is happening tonight (Tuesday) at Jordan High School!

Want to know the latest on the proposed Woodcroft Parkway Extension? The City of Durham Transportation Department is hosting a public open house. This open house will detail the proposed design created with input from the public. Attend the open house on Tuesday, October 3rd from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Jordan High School cafeteria to learn about the proposed design, have your questions answered and share your thoughts.

Can’t attend? Learn more about the project and take the online survey by November 3rd:
https://tinyurl.com/WoodcroftPkwyExtension

Día de la Comunidad with Durham Parks and Recreation is this Saturday! A fun, free event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in style with DPR!

Experience captivating performances by Grupo Caribe Vibe, get your groove on with an energetic Zumba demonstration, and unleash your artistic talents with engaging artmaking activities inspired by Hispanic traditions. Plus, discover the wide range of DPR programs and activities available, giving you a chance to explore and engage with your community in new and exciting ways.

📅 Saturday, October 7, 2023
⏰ Time: 10 a.m. a 2 p.m.
📍 Location: W.D. Hill Recreation Center

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¡Celebre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con el DPR!

Experimente las cautivadoras actuaciones de Grupo Caribe Vibe, disfrute de una enérgica demostración de Zumba y dele rienda suelta a sus talentos artísticos con interesantes actividades artísticas inspiradas en las tradiciones hispanas. Además, descubra la amplia gama de programas y actividades disponibles en DPR, que le brindan la oportunidad de explorar e interactuar con su comunidad de maneras nuevas y emocionantes.

📅 sábado 7 de octubre, 2023
⏰ Hora: 10 a.m. a 2 p.m.
📍 Ubicación: W.D. Hill Recreation Center

Come join your neighbors at the Durham Police Department for the 2023 National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday, October 3rd from 4pm - 8pm at DPD Headquarters.

- Visit with community leaders
- Enjoy kid friendly games
- Tour the mobile substation and other specialty vehicles

National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, better places to live and work. For more information, please visit www.durhampolice.com

Businesses operating for 15 years or more can now register with of Durham, NC Government for a new legacy program to help residents and visitors support them. The program's resources are designed to support minority- and women-owned businesses through stabilization and exposure. More info here: durhamlegacybc.com

Dive into Hispanic Recreation Month with Durham Parks and Recreation! 🌟🏊‍♀️

Join us in celebrating the vibrant culture and community spirit of Hispanic heritage by making a splash at our special recreation swim event! Enjoy a day of aquatic fun for the whole family.

This event is open to everyone, so bring your friends and family to share in the excitement! Let's come together to honor Hispanic heritage and build lasting memories.

📅 Saturday, September 30, 2023
⏰ Time: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Location: Edison Johnson Pool

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at the Downtown Durham, Inc. Streetery: Baile en la Calle this Saturday! There will be Latin dancing in the streets from 5-9pm at CCB Plaza with alternating performances and lessons. Find the schedule here: downtowndurham.com/streetery/

Wishing a blessed Yom Kippur for all who celebrate.

It's also voting season for Participatory Budgeting! Make your voice heard on how the City of Durham should spend $2.4 million on community projects.

English Voting Link: https://pbstanford.org/durham2023-vote-pb
Spanish Voting Link: https://pbstanford.org/durham2023-vote-pb?locale=es

Early voting starts today for Durham municipal elections. Reminder that photo ID is now required! dcovotes.com/voters/voter-id

Get out and vote, Durham County! Early voting for the 2023 Municipal Primary and Election begins today. Follow the link below to find our early voting schedule, site locator, and wait-time tracker!

https://dcovotes.com/voters/voting/early-voting

National Night Out is just 2 weeks away on October 3! Durham Police Department will be hosting a kickoff celebration at DPD Headquarters from 4-8pm with vehicle displays plus food and activities for all ages.

Shana Tovah to all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Wishing you a sweet new year!

Artists are encouraged to submit their qualifications to create public art for the updated Wheels Roller Skating Rink! durhamnc.gov/5132/Public-Art-at-Wheels-Roller-Skating-Rink

Call for Artists!

In collaboration with Durham Parks and Recreation, the Cultural & Public Art Program is seeking an Artist, Artist Team, or Artist & Fabricator Team with experience in projects centered around community-based engagement & storytelling that enhances sense of place to design & fabricate a site-specific exterior public art installation at Wheels Roller Skating Rink located at 715 N Hoover Rd, Durham, NC, 27703.

This Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is open to all residents of North Carolina, but preference will be given to residents of the County of Durham with connections to the Durham community &/or who are connected to & aware of the history of the site & area.

Deadline to apply is Sept 29:
https://www.durhamnc.gov/5132/Public-Art-at-Wheels-Roller-Skating-Rink
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The Durham and Orange Short Range Transit Plan survey closes today, September 1! Share what you think: publicinput.com/durhamtrianglesrtp