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NPNA Food Truck Pop-up in the Park Thursday April 22

Northgate Park Food Truck Pop-Up
Thursday April 22, 2021, 5:00-8:00 pm, Parking lot by the Tennis Court (300 W. Club Blvd, Durham)

We are back on our traditional Food Truck on the 4th Thursday schedule – Mark your calendar (4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, and 10/28), plus keep your eyes out for Bonus Pop-Up Announcement outside of these dates as well.

NGP Food Truck Pop-Up is welcoming back 2 food trucks: Las Gringas & Dusty Donuts

Las Gringas “Nacho Average Taco Truck”: In addition to their delicious taco and burrito offerings, check out Marco’s mouthwatering dishes; Dinamita Shrimp (fried shrimp tossed with a delicious chipotle ancho sauce), Nacho Borracho (homemade chips, lettuce, black beans, pico de gallo, the protein of your choice, queso, chile ancho/chipotle sauce) and Mexi-Rolls (homemade eggrolls filled with roasted corn, onions, beans accompanied with our chipotle ancho sauce).

Pre-order starts Wed 21 April at 5:00pm –> https://streetfoodfinder.com/lasgringastacos Accept cash and cards

Dusty Donuts: Hot and fresh mini donuts made in front of you – enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth mini donuts by themselves OR get them dusted & drizzled with caramel, white or dark chocolate, cream cheese, buttercream, marshmallow, or maple syrup.

No Pre-Order. Accept cash and cards

IMPORTANT/SOCIAL DISTANCING INFO:
Las Gringas & Dusty Donuts 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.

  • 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

Free Outdoor Concert this Saturday in Northgate Park

Ring in the spring with a little music. 

This Saturday from 3-4pm, Northgate Park local legend Chessa Rich will be playing an outdoor concert at the old Museum Foundation. Bring your family, bring your friends (all socially distant of course) to an afternoon of sweet sounds and mild spring time temps. 
While the concert is free there will be a chance to make donations to the artists. Please consider supporting our local music scene especially during these times of struggle for all musicians. 

 
 Be on the lookout for more NG Park concerts on the way over the next month or so!

April 15 NPNA board meeting: Neighborhood Protective Overlay Panel and Discussion

Just a reminder that the April meeting of the NPNA board will feature a panel re NPO, Neighborhood Protective Overlay. The panel will be followed by a discussion time.

The meeting is Thursday, April 15, 2021, 7:00 PM via zoom.

YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
Please register now for this meeting at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tc-CgrzMoGtWjVwbL8s18fuZBWKyBs2wU

Why this panel and discussion?

The recent unexpected demolition of a house in the neighborhood, followed almost immediately by the loss of several old growth trees, has resulted in increasing concern among many of you regarding finding a means for the neighborhood to have some say/control in how the neighborhood develops.

The NPNA Board has given over the April meeting to serve as a forum for discussion on this topic encompassing what tools may be available including Neighborhood Protective Overlays, which have been employed by other Durham Neighborhoods, and/or the establishment of a local historic district.

We have put together a panel including

Sara Lachenman - preservation designer and owner of Four over One Design
Tom Miller - planning commission member
Nate Baker - Urban planner and planning commissioner
Kari Grace - Northgate Park resident and urban planning professional

who have generously agreed to share their expertise and experience with the rest of us.

Please join us to learn more and connect with those neighbors who share your concerns!

Again, please register in advance for this meeting at this link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0tc-CgrzMoGtWjVwbL8s18fuZBWKyBs2wU

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You may find the document – Understanding Neighborhood Protection Overlays, which provides a quick introduction to the concept, useful in preparing for the meeting.

Other resources you may find useful –

Old West Durham NPO – https://durhamnc.gov/DocumentCenter/View/21402/TC1800001-OWDNPO-ordinance-approved

Tuscaloosa-Lakewood NPO – https://durham.municipal.codes/UDO/4.6.5

Old West Durham NPO Project page – https://durhamnc.gov/3006/Old-West-Durham-Neighborhood-Protection-

NPNA Food Truck Pop-up in the Park

Northgate Park Neighborhood Association Food Truck Pop-Up in the Park
Thursday April 8, 2021, 5:00-8:00pm
Parking lot by the Tennis Court (300 W. Club Blvd, Durham)


Northgate Park Food Truck Pop-Up Series is welcoming back 2 food trucks:  BULKOGI KOREAN BBQ & JAM ICE CREAM

Bulkogi: Delicious Korean BBQ, Bibimbap, Mandu (Korean dumplings), Bul-Dogs  and more.
*Pre-order starts Wed 7 April at 5:00pm –> https://streetfoodfinder.com/NCBulkogi  Accept cards only for walk-up service.

Jam Ice Cream: Soft serve,  sundaes, milkshakes, or shaved ice made with fresh local ingredients from the Triangle.
*No pre-order needed. Accept cards and cash.


To our new neighbors – NPNA brings food truck events and local entertainment to the neighborhood from March- October, every 4th Thursday, 5:00-8:00 pm.  Mark your calendar – 4/22, 5/27, 6/24, 7/22, 8/26, 9/23, and 10/28 – do check the listserv calendar for updates


IMPORTANT/SOCIAL DISTANCING INFO:

Bulkogi & Jam Ice Cream 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. In addition, hand sanitizer will be available for customers at the order windows. 

* 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