For those who’ve joined us for our previous no-contact cookouts, your continued kindness reaches folks far and wide – from the hope Feed Durham NC brings to people who are struggling when we show up with hot meals and groceries to the stories we share with our loved ones about how Feed Durham has transformed our lives as stewards.

With the money Feed Durham NC has raised since April 2020, we’ve hosted 9 no-contact cookouts plus our 2020 Thanksgiving Grocery Bag giveaway for 250 households. We’ve fed close to 48,000 people, between the 15,000 meals we’ve prepared and the 33,000 pounds of produce/chicken we’ve donated to neighbors in need. We’re averaging $2.70/meal, but unlike fast food (aka filler food), these are hardy, tasty, nutrient-dense meals that strengthen our immune systems and keep us feeling full for longer. Every dollar raised goes towards food supplies, equipment, and stipends for out-of-work volunteers.

As we enter the winter months, and a flu season in which COVID promises to be as dangerous and unsettling as last year’s, the need to support our most vulnerable neighbors will be even greater.

Please support Feed Durham NC by volunteering (virtually or in-person), amplifying our posts, and donating. If you’ve already donated, please help Feed Durham raise $200 from your friends/family/colleagues. Any help you offer allows us to focus more deeply on eradicating the root causes of food scarcity in the Durham area, making our communities and schools safer.

Thank you,
Cy
Steward
Feed Durham NC

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For those who are able…..the Northgate Park clean up coming up on Saturday the 11th……we will again be asking those who wish to participate to please do so as a family, couple or individually (not in a group) out of respect for the current COVID surge.

We are asking those who want to do so to do the following

In preparation
-wear protective clothing and gloves
-protect yourselves against insects like mosquitoes and ticks
-be wary of poison Ivy

On that day or any day before then may do any of the following
-pick up trash and liter and dispose of it in any of the trash bins located around the park
-pick up recyclables (clean) and place them in the blue recycle containers in the center of the park
-pick up and place large twigs/branches and limbs that have fallen out by the periphery of the park near the curb where the City can pick up the following week
-place the ‘yard waste’ items in piles: one on Club, one on Acadia (across from the church), one on Lavender and if needed one mid block on Glendale

I will inform the City the location on the following Monday of pick up

At this time, there will NOT be a leader coordinating clean ups. You are invited to participate on whatever schedule you find convenient next week starting Monday the 6th and ending on the 12th (Sunday) for fallen tree branches. Otherwise, you are always welcomed to pick up trash and recyclables at the park ANYTIME you visit it.

If you do any of the above during this timeframe, if you would, send me an email with what you did and those who were with you, so we can include it in the quarterly report of park clean ups.

You are appreciated!

Mike Shiflett

ps-there are two reasons we remove fallen tree branches/limbs from the general park area.

-they can create a hazard/damage to City mowers
-they can be hiding places for snakes which given that the park is visited by children is the greater hazard

Increasing urbanization, habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, water pollution, and other factors threaten the function and viability of ecosystems across North Carolina. Improving residents’ understanding of their natural environment is critical to its protection and enhancement.

North Carolina Cooperative Extension, in conjunction with other government agencies and universities, presents a 14-week, online webinar series open to anyone interested in learning about the biodiversity, ecosystems, and conservation efforts in North Carolina.

To learn more about the Program, including speaker schedule, topics, and how to register, click here . If you have questions or need accommodations, please email Sam Marshall (wsmarsh2@ncsu.edu) or Matt Jones (jmjone24@ncsu.edu). Registration fee for this program is $30.

Northgate Park Food Truck Pop-Up & Music
Thursday August 26, 5:00-8:00 pm, Parking lot by the Tennis Court (300 W. Club Blvd, Durham)

NPNA is welcoming back local entertainment to join Food Trucks Chirba Chirba and Locopops !

Old-time tunes, songs, and dance will be offered by the local band Half Hog: Amy Davis, Bobb Head, Dane Summers, Jon Newlin, and Terry Burtyk. They’ll be playing tunes from Jon & Amy’s new CD “Trouble in Mind” (with Virginia fiddler, Bob Herring), and other favorites. If you like the music you can take a CD home with you! Tips are also appreciated! Virtual Tip Jar (Venmo and Paypal) will be available at the event.

Chirba Chirba: Chinese Dumplings is coming back to Northgate Park to serve dinner. As for dessert, LocoPops is returning for one more visit for the season.

Mark your calendar for the last 2 food truck events on 9/23, and 10/28.

Chirba Chirba: Chinese Dumplings – Dumplings (Jiaozi), Juicy buns, Chicken Minis, Veggies dumplings, and seasonal specials. Sides include rice, noodles, veggies

Menu (https://www.chirbachirba.com/menu/) includes Vegetarian and Vegan Options.

Pre-Order: Order window starting: A 5 day ‘s pre-order window span starts Sun Aug 22 run through Thu Aug 26 https://streetfoodfinder.com/order/105614

Onsite/Walk-up: Accept cash and cards

LocoPops: Seasonal flavors: Mighty Mojito, Raspberry Hibiscus, Strawberry Lemonade,  Cookies and Cream, Mexican chocolate and more – options include vegan/vegetarian, non-dairy and allergen-free varieties.

No Pre-Order. Onsite/Walk-up: Accept cash and cards

IMPORTANT/SOCIAL DISTANCING INFO:
Chirba Chirba & LocoPops staff prepare/serve all food with PPE (face coverings, gloves) and are using COVID-19 approved cleaning supplies to keep high-touch areas clean. Debit/Credit Card readers/keypads will be sanitized after usage with these products. Also, hand sanitizer will be available for customers at the order windows.

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck pop-up + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering  in mind so everyone, especially young children who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event.

We would like to ask our neighbors to please:

• Wear a face covering when arriving/present at the park to order/pickup (all participants/attendees, of whatever immunity status)
• Maintain 6 ft distance from others when participating and avoid grouping close to the truck
• Maintain 6 ft distance from others who live in different households when sitting and enjoying the music
• Supervise children at all times
• Save time being in line with pre-ordering online when available
• Minimize the number of persons doing the pick-up to keep event headcount low
• Pets must be leashed at all times if brought to pick-up/walk-up orders. They must stay 6ft socially distant too!

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities are at the attendee’s own risk.

Northgate Park Food Truck Pop-Up
Thursday July 22, 5:00-8:00 pm, Parking lot by the Tennis Court (300 W. Club Blvd, Durham)

NPNA’s Mid-Summer Special Pop-Up brings the beach to NGP — with the return of Cousins Maine LOBSTER TRUCK + Locopops for the ultimate seashore dinner

[Mark your calendar for the last 3 food truck events on 8/26, 9/23, and 10/28.]

Cousins Maine Lobster: enjoy the Maine Roll (served chilled with a touch of mayo), Connecticut Rolls (served warm with butter and lemon), bisque/chowder and/or a variety of other lobster-fusion delights – see attached menu

Menu includes Gluten-Free Options. Pre-order to ensure against popular items selling out fast!

Pre-Order: Order window starting 1:30 pm on Thursday 22 July via Mobile App ” Cousins Maine Lobster” Skip the line, save time and also earn rewards with https://www.cousinsmainelobster.com/mobile-app/ .

Onsite/Walk-up: Accept cash and cards

LocoPops is back with a variety of refreshing, fun, and seasonal flavors: Mighty Mojito, Raspberry Hibiscus, Strawberry Lemonade, Cookies and Cream, Mexican chocolate, and more! Options include vegan/vegetarian, non-dairy, and allergen-free varieties.

No Pre-Order. Onsite/Walk-up: Accept cash and cards

IMPORTANT/SOCIAL DISTANCING INFO:
Cousins Maine Lobster & LocoPops staff prepare/serve all food with PPE (face coverings, gloves) and are using COVID-19 approved cleaning supplies to keep high-touch areas clean. Debit/Credit Card readers/keypads will be sanitized after usage with these products. Also, hand sanitizer will be available for customers at the order windows.

Please:

• Wear a face covering when arriving/present at the park to order/pickup (all participants/attendees, of whatever immunity status)
• Maintain 6 ft distance from others when participating and avoid grouping close to the truck
• Save time being in line with pre-ordering online when available
• Minimize the number of persons doing the pick-up to keep event headcount low
• Pets must be leashed at all times if brought to pick-up/walk-up orders. They must stay 6ft socially distant too!

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities are at the attendee’s own risk.

Northgate Park Food Truck Pop-Up
Thursday Jun 24, 5:00-8:00 pm, Parking lot by the Tennis Court (300 W. Club Blvd, Durham)

Featuring a new food truck vendor & cuisine, Lao Lao (meaning truly or authentically Lao), and welcoming back LocoPops.

Mark your calendar for the future events on 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, and 10/28.

Lao Lao: Come experience the Lao food movement and taste an authentic home-cooked meal by Tanh & Phouthone Kettisack, right here in Durham. Check out Lao Lao’s flavor-packed feature dishes: Thum Muk Houng (Lao Style Papaya Salad), Kau Mee (Caramelized Soy Rice Noodle) and Ga Yaw Tot (Fried Spring Rolls). Options include gluten free and vegetarian. Ma der! Ma der! (come join us!)

Pre-order: A week’s pre-order window span starts Thurs Jun 17 run through Wed Jun 23 –> https://linktr.ee/laolaofoodtruck.

Onsite/Walk-up: Accept cash and cards

LocoPops: LocoPops offers a variety of refreshing, fun, and seasonal flavors: Mighty Mojito, Raspberry Hibiscus, Strawberry Lemonade, Cookies and Cream, Mexican chocolate, and more! Options include vegan/vegetarian, non-dairy and allergen-free varieties.

No Pre-Order. Onsite/Walk-up: Accept cash and cards

IMPORTANT/SOCIAL DISTANCING INFO:
Lao Lao & LocoPops staff prepare/serve all food with PPE (face coverings, gloves) and are using COVID-19 approved cleaning supplies to keep high-touch areas clean. Debit/Credit Card readers/keypads will be sanitized after usage with these products. Also, hand sanitizer will be available for customers at the order windows.

Please:

• Wear a face covering when arriving/present at the park to order/pickup
• Maintain 6 ft distance from others when participating and avoid grouping close to the truck
• Save time being in line with pre-ordering online when available
• Minimize the number of persons doing the pick-up to keep event headcount low
• Pets must be leashed at all times if brought to pick-up/walk-up orders. They must stay 6ft socially distant too!

NPNA reminds all that participation in any NPNA events or activities are at the attendee’s own risk.

• Your Northgate Park Neighborhood Association

Your Northgate Park Neighborhood Association would like to know – What Represents Northgate Park to you?

Club Crossing installation is complete! – the groundplane artwork was installed during the weekend of May 22 at Club Blvd & Glendale. The Club Crossing project is intended as a creative intervention to form a fun environment for elementary school students, families, and residents to safely experience street crossing and connectivity for the Club Boulevard Elementary School, Northgate Park, and the Ellerbe Creek Trail.

More information about the project is located here

Here is an idea for entertaining your child, teaching responsibility, teaching ecology, helping our new trees in the park: Have your child commit to watering a new tree with a gallon a week and “claim” a tree in the park. Pick out a baby tree, tie a ribbon around one of its branches (there are some pink plastic ribbons on the signs in the park asking people to adopt a tree) water it. Maybe your child would like to name it with their name or a made up name.

IT IS SO EASY! just wash out a carton from milk or juice, make a handle for it if needed, fill it, carry it to the park and give the tree a half gallon twice a week or a gallon once a week. Easy peasy!

PS There already are some short ribbons on the baby trees. Ribbons less than a foot in length are actually markers to show the species of tree. You can still pick one of those trees! Also, the 2 and 3 year old trees are being stressed too, so you can pick one of them if you prefer.

PPS We have had almost NO RAIN for over a month. Our little trees are so thirsty!

This Saturday’s free outdoor concert has been cancelled This week’s featured artist was to have been the local rising star Skylar Gudasz.

Skylar Gudasz – Actress (Official Video)

Stay tuned for information on the next concert….