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DPNA Meeting Schedule

DPNA meetings occur on the second Tuesday of each month, except July, August and December. Board Meetings are held in even months; Association meetings (open to all Duke Park residents), in odd months. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at the home of DPNA President Dan Read, 1424 Acadia Street, Durham, NC 27701. Meetings generally begin at 7pm.

Below are the meeting dates for the 2012 year.

Board Meetings   Association Meetings
    Jan. 9th
Feb. 13th   Mar. 12th
Apr. 9th   May 14th
Jun. 11th   Jul (Annual Picnic)
Aug. 13th   Sep. 10th
Oct. 8th   Nov. 12th

 

Posted on Apr 8, 2010. 8:08pm
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Edison Johnson Facilities- close to home
Edison Johnson Recreation and Aquatic Center is just up Duke street next to the Life and Science Museum and has a LOT to offer North Durham: Raquetball, basketball, lap swimming, adult and child swim lessons, group fitness classes, after school care, summer camp, a large playground, “teen nite” socializing, and coming soon… a fitness room with cardio and weight equipment! Edison Johnson is the perfect place for your family to get in shape and have fun!
Posted on Feb 13, 2012. 5:59am
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Updates!

The 2011 Night of Lights was a HUGE! success. Thanks to Sandi Gray-Terri for organizing and to all of the neighbors who participated. The set-up in the park was great fun with the UKE orchestra coming out to play carols for us.  There  is talk of making set-up of the park next year even more of a party!

ECWA challenge was met! 25 neighbors became members of the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association before the end of the year. As a result, DPNA will contribute $250 to ECWA and their efforts to restore and maintain our lil'creek.

Tree Planting in the park was also a big success! Approximately 50 volunteers came out to the park and planted 50 new trees in a plan to control erosion and begin the next generation of trees. Alex Johnson, Durham's arborist was extremely pleased with the turnout. Parks and Rec will care for our trees by watering them regularly. Please keep an eye on the trees when you are in the park- if you notice one that looks stressed, please email the board so that we can try to save it!

 DPNA supported a family through Share A Christmas this past season. The mom was very appreciative of the help and says 'Thank You!" to Duke Park neighbors for helping her out this year!

Posted on Jan 16, 2012. 9:17pm
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Ellerbe Creek Challenge

DPNA has issued a challenge to the neighborhood! If 25 people become members or renew their membership in the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association, DPNA will donate $250 to ECWA! We only need 10 more people! ECWA works tremendously hard to clean up the creek that runs through our neighborhood. Their work impacts our lives in many ways, from reducing pollution in the creek to maintaining greenways for us to enjoy. Healthy green spaces improve the quality of urban living immeasurably!

Please join ECWA today and help a beaver out!

and click membership to join on line  

 

 

Posted on Dec 10, 2011. 10:21pm
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December 2011 Luminaria Sales

Sales for this years Night of Lights will the weekend of December 3/4th and the following weekend, the 10/11th. Sales will be at various locations around the neighborhood. Watch the listserve for times and locations. And- come on out to the park to help light the candles on the 11th! We start lighting about an hour before dark.

There will  be boxes for a canned food drive at all sale locations. Please consider bringing some canned goods to help stock the Food Bank on Gilbert St.

Also at the luminaria sales is the opportunity to renew your DPNA membership!

 

 

Posted on Nov 9, 2011. 3:26am
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Duke Park neighbor survey

Recently, the DPNA board sent out an informal survey to gather information about the concerns and wishes of residents regarding the neighborhood association.

The survey results are attached as a PDF. Thanks to all who responded!

The main concerns were speeding/traffic, Duke Park upkeep and crime. The greatest interest in new initiatives were in cleanups, clothing/book swaps, regular food drives and Sponsor a Family.

Many people indicated that they would be willing to volunteer in certain capacities, from communicating to city government to distributing newsletters and new neighbor kits. That was good news.

Many people suggested that a better system for tracking membership be inplemented and the board is working on that immediately.

DPNA will sponsor two events- a cleanup of the park and Roxboro street sidewalks on Sat, Nov.12 at 8:30am. We have volunteers to pick up supplies from keep Durham beautiful. We will also have a canned food drive during the sale of luminarias and at the holiday party. We need a volunteer to coordinate with a local food bank and deliver the food. Is it You? Please let a board member know if it is.

Please let the board know also if there are new neighbors on your block- we have a small "new neighbor kit" that we can drop off to welcome them to Duke Park.

If you would like to host a clothing or book swap- let us know!!

The DPNA board welcomes any and all ideas for neighborhood activities.

 

Posted on Oct 18, 2011. 6:35am
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New DPNA Board

New DPNA board - New board members were elected at last months meeting. The 2012 board members are Dan Read (Pres), Danny Jones (secy), Brian Green (Treas), Bill Anderson, Ian Kipp, Esther Bent, Jon Strack, Joanne Andrews

Any Duke Park resident is eligible to be a board member and everyone is welcome to attend monthly DPNA meetings!
Posted on Sep 30, 2011. 7:05am
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Fall dates
Fall dates-
 
Duke Park Holiday Party is on Dec 2 at Ed and Karen Hubbell's home on Acadia street across from the park. We had a great time last year and Ed and Karen were wonderful hosts. Please bring a side dish to share. The Holiday party would also be a great opportunity to collect canned goods to support an area food bank. If you would like to co-ordinate bringing donated food to a local foodbank please contact us!
 
Night of Lights- Our annual Night of Lights will be Dec 11 with a rain date of Dec 18. Luminaria sales with be announced in November. We will need volunteers to sell luminarias!  
Posted on Sep 30, 2011. 7:02am
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Sidewalks

Sidewalk Update-  Sidewalk construction is about to begin. Phase one will be tree removal. If a tree is removed from in front of your house and you would like it replaced by the city at a small cost ($10) please contact Christine Westfall chwestfall@gmail.com  for instructions on how to get a tree. Deadline for tree requests is Oct. 10, 2011.

Posted on Sep 30, 2011. 6:59am
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Beaver Lodge Fundraiser

The Duke Park Preservation Initiative (DPPI) has recently launched a new community-based fund in order to begin a stream of financing that will be added to existing funds as well as monies pledged by the City of Durham to help return the Beaver Lodge (aka, Duke Park bathhouse) to its former glory. DPPI is a 501(c)3 organization, meaning that your donation is tax-deductible.  We ask that you make your check or money order payable to DPPI, then mail (or drop off) to:

Bill Dandridge

218 E. Knox St.

Durham, NC 27701

To learn more about our fundraiser, contact us at dppi@dukepark.org. Thank you for your financial support!

The DPPI Board

 

* * * Please do NOT send cash in the mail * * *

 

Posted on Jun 13, 2010. 8:14pm
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