🌱 Durham Patch: What You Need To Know Today (Wed, Jan 25)

Hello all. It's me, Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel, your host of the Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today, including:

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But first, today's weather:

Rain and a t-storm; breezy. High: 66 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Durham:

Today in Durham:

From my notebook:

• Discover Durham: "You could win delicious treats from @little_barbs_bakery! To enter for the chance to win: 1) like this post 2) follow @little_barbs_bakery 3) tag a friend in the comments You can find Little Barb’s Bakery I’m the @durhamfoodhall 🍪 Sun..." (Discover Durham via Instagram)
• Discover Durham: "Love a good Durham sunset 🌇 📸 Walker Winslow Photography" (Discover Durham via Facebook)
• Durham Fire Department: "Over the next several days we will be recognizing our firefighters who have been promoted and awarding them with their new helmet shields. Congratulations to everyone that received promotions on C-Shift!" (Durham Fire Department via Instagram)
• Durham, NC - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on January 24, 2023 in Durham, NC 27704 near Ferrell rd durham Description: Female husky mix red collar Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com..." (Durham, NC - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)
• Durham, NC - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word! Plyzz was LOST on January 24, 2023 in Durham, NC 27704 near Sundial circle Description: Small old yorkie no teeth tongue sticking out For more info or to contact Plyzz's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com..." (Durham, NC - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)
• Downtown Durham, Inc.: "In 2000, Downtown Durham, Inc. (DDI), working with the city and county, completed a master plan for downtown Durham. This was an intensive process that provided guidance in downtown’s growth and revitalization. Downtown has changed and g..." (Downtown Durham, Inc. via Instagram)
• Durham Police Department: "On this #TrainingTuesday, DPD is highlighting Basic Law Enforcement (BLET) Academy 56 and their last physical training day, which was a motivational run last Friday morning. This allowed recruits to see how far they have come physically ..." (Durham Police Department via Facebook)
• Durham, NC - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets: "Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on January 24, 2023 in Durham, NC 27705 near Charlotte St/Cammie St Description: Little black dog loose on Charlotte St. No collar. This dog has been seen by neighbors severa..." (Durham, NC - Lost Dogs, Cats & Pets via Facebook)
• Downtown Durham, Inc.: "Welcome to downtown @drink321coffee ! . . . #welcome #newintown #downtowndurham" (Downtown Durham, Inc. via Instagram)
• Durham Co-op Market: "You may have noticed the tote bag for owners this month has a special message! “All Durham No Bull” means every decision we make at the Durham Co-op Market – every person we hire, each and every product we carry – is made based on our va..." (Durham Co-op Market via Facebook)
• DurhamCountyGovernment: "Exciting "In Touch with Durham County" filming today for February's episode, which will feature Project Build Supervisor Arkeem Brooks & @DurhamHealthNC Education Program Manager Jaeson Smith. Watch for it coming early February! See ot..." (DurhamCountyGovernment via Instagram)
• Council Member Javiera Caballero: "Grateful for the Durham Parks and Recreation team and their positive impact on teens in our community!" (Council Member Javiera Caballero via Facebook)
• Downtown Durham, Inc.: "Welcome to downtown 321 Coffee ! . . . #welcome #newintown #downtowndurham" (Downtown Durham, Inc. via Facebook)
• City of Durham, NC Government: "Eight bike fix-it stations 🔧 located throughout #Durham and a buffered bicycle lane on Willard Street are among the latest bike infrastructure amenities installed by our Way To Go Durham team. 🚲 Get more details on #BullCityToday." (City of Durham, NC Government via Facebook)
• Durham Innovative Nutrition Education: "Find this recipe and more at https://www.dcopublichealth.org/services/nutrition/dine/recipes 🥕 Encuentra esta y más recetas en https://www.dcopublichealth.org/services/nutrition/dine/recipes 🥕 . . #dietitian #dietistas #dietitians #din..." (Durham Innovative Nutrition Education via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Mission Triangle Point: "Anyone know a not so expensive place to rent out for a babyshower? - Community center? A clubhouse?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Gable Ridge: "LOST DOG SEEN - I saw a dark brown boxer/pit Bull mix (just a guess) out on Cook Rd between MLK & Juliette. I tried to approach the dog, but they were shy and went into the woods. The dog had no collar on and ran away before I could get ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grove Park: "Goodbye, Nextdoor. - You were useful at one time. Now it is just Facebook for even sadder people." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Oak Grove: "Gas thieves!!! - Everyone be careful!! Gas was spilling out from under my car. I had it towed to the dealership and they told me my gas line had been cut. The thieves got about a half a tank of my gas. My car was full. They explained to ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, North Durham: "Our Samsung ice maker has decided to stop working. - Any recommendations for repair man? Thahks" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Audubon Lake: "Please contact me for any light cleaning needs! - “Let Me Do the Cleaning”" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hanover Pointe: "I have some new neighbors and their dogs will not stop barking. - It is driving me crazy. I work a lot and every time I try to sleep, they wake me up night and day. What should I do?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sparger Road: "PLEASE SHARE ‼️‼️ - Just saw a brown and white (or possible brindle and white) pit mix on Sparger Road near Myers Park/vans way. People were honking at him/her and it became panicked - lost sight of them. Was wearing a thick collar. H..." (Nextdoor)
• Public Information Officer Kara Dudley, Chatham County: "Chatham Community Library to Host PlaymakersMobile’s The Tempest - Chatham Community Library will host PlaymakersMobile’s production of Shakespeare’s The Tempest on Thursday, February 23 at 6:30pm in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. Utili..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grove Park: "This little guy sat in my yard for 30 minutes. - Not afraid of people. Anyone missing a rabbit?" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Grove Park: "Anyone want these (clean) holiday tins/plastic cookie containers? - We never use them but get them every year from people who give cookies :)" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Greyfield: "Anyone know what was happening between 5:15 and 6 pm on 1/24? - All the neighborhood dogs were barking for at least 30 minutes. I didn’t hear any sirens which typically is the cause of that type of reaction." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Pleasant Green Estates: "I need a recommendation for a place to get my dog’s nails trimmed. - He will not let anyone touch his front feet and the vet has tried doing it when he’s on trazadone but it still doesn’t work. His front nails are so long that he’s havin..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, 15-501/Mt Moriah: "Hi everyone! - I have a 1:30 pm opening tomorrow and 1:15 pm on Thursday for a Reiki or crystal healing session. Reach out if you'd like to book a session! 919-937-2512" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Wyndcross: "Very happy with Jose and his team. - The quote for interior painting, ceiling repair and door painting was extremely reasonable and they completed the job on time. Looks great. I would definitely recommend them and will use them again ..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hwy 54 to Fayetteville Rd: "Is there a new running club in the area or something? - So many people out…" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Twin Lakes: "Does anyone have my Amazon packages? - I had 2 packages delivered and they aren't mine, so I delivered them to the correct address. I'm in twin lakes" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Hope Valley: "My wife and I run a animal sanctuary in Durham. - We take cats, rabbits, chickens and more. We work hard to find forever homes for these animals. With the cold we have seen a rise in the need to help these furry friends. We started a gof..." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Country Club Heights: "Anyone know what’s going on in North Durham around Umstead and Russell or Bivins? - Tons of fire trucks, ambulances, and policemen." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Eden Lakes: "If anybody has any newborn baby boy clothes or items my cousin just had her baby a day ago. - Truthfully I’m just trying to get her all that I can because with the pregnancy as a single mother,She has been struggling to make ends meet an..." (Nextdoor)

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— Celeste "Pirate Queen" Wetzel

About me: The original Pirate Queen and QA engineer for Patch. Did you know that this week I have worked at least two fourteen hour days? This sprint has been nuts and the engineering team has been keeping me hopping non-stop. I'm exhausted and very close to needing a vacation.

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