Thursday March 31 2022 from 5:00-8:00 pm, Parking lot by the Tennis Court (300 W. Club Blvd, Durham)

UPDATE 3/31 @3:30 PM – Las Gringas will not be in the park this evening

NPNA is welcoming back to the neighborhood Las Gringas and Lao Lao!

Las Gringas: Back in the park is Las Gringas “Nacho Average Taco Truck”. Marco offers delicious tacos, nachos, and burritos.  Please see truck’s full menu at https://www.tacoslasgringas.com/menu

Las Gringas — 24 hours pre-order
https://streetfoodfinder.com/lasgringastacos

Lao Lao: Come join the Lao food movement and grab some sticky rice along with some delicious Lao Dishes to share with your family. P.S. Lao Lao joined last pop-up in 2021 and sold out within an hour!

Lao Lao — 24 hours pre-order
https://form.jotform.com/220867760194160

IMPORTANT/SOCIAL DISTANCING INFO:
Las Gringas  & Lao Lao are using COVID-19 approved cleaning supplies to keep high-touch areas clean. Hand sanitizer will be available for customers at the order windows.

NPNA is proud to organize a family-friendly event such as food truck event -up + music but please keep social distancing and face-covering in mind so everyone, especially young children under 5 years old who are not able to be vaccinated, and immunocompromised individuals can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event.

We would like to ask all attendees to 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
• 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.

Come one, come all to the Northgate Park Spring Egg Hunt!

Decorate your basket at our basket creation station, search for eggs, collect prizes, and then have some lunch while we grill out and enjoy each other’s company at the park. We’ll have two egg hunts – one for little kids (under 5) and one for big kids (over 5). Prizes for everyone!

April 16, 11:30 AM
Northgate Park Playgrounds

We are gearing up for our first Really Really Free Market!

– Sunday, 2/13, 10am-2pm – at Northgate Park, between the tennis courts and big picnic shelter (hosted by North Durham Mutual Aid)

As we prepare, we are asking that folks start to brainstorm what they may have to offer.

The premise of a Really Really Free Market is that people will be bringing, giving, and taking because we understand that a lot of what we need, we collectively have.

Feel free to bring whatever you have, decide the day of, etc., but we are asking that if you know of a skill or resource you may be able to offer, please reach out and let us know!

Finally, please share this among your circles to get the word out to gather as much collective resources and community power as possible!

If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at NorthgateResponse@gmail.com or call 919-886-4614

For updates, follow us on Instagram – @NorthDurhamMutualAid
Or check our website – https://durhammutualaid.org/north

Northgate Park Neighborhood Association is sponsoring our annual Luminaries in the Park again this year! Due to the pandemic, we’ve had to re-think how to safely create this magical event, and we need your help to create some festive winter cheer!

We’re looking for neighbors to help us make the luminaries! Can you volunteer to make a set of 20 luminaries (or more than one set?) – adding sand and a candle to a paper bag – and then put them out around the park on the afternoon of December 12th? Come pick up a set of materials, take it home, and create the luminaries in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to create and set out 500 luminary bags!

The packs are available in the gazebo behind 2500 Shenandoah Ave (with more detailed instructions). Please feel free to pick up a pack anytime during the daytime. There will be a sheet in the gazebo to sign to help us keep track.

Want to help with the event?! We need volunteers to help with candle lighting the day of the event, clean up the day after, and general help the day of. Please contact Eric for more information and sign up to help for a shift here.

Want to decorate your own home? We also have limited luminary sets available for purchase. Please contact Kari to order a set of 10 luminaries for $10 (including the bags, sand, and candles). You can pay for a house pack using PayPal on the northgateparknc.org website or mail a check to the NPNA Treasurer. Contact Kari for payment details and to set up delivery.

Sunday, October 31st at 2501 Farthing Street

Live Music and sound effects by Simone Fine
Appropriate for all ages and free!
10 minute show, every 20 minutes
6:00, 6:20, 6:40, 7, 7:20, 7:40, 8pm

Northgate Park Final Food Truck Pop-Up of the season
Thursday Oct 28, 5:00-7:30 pm, Parking lot by the Tennis Court (300 W. Club Blvd, Durham)

NPNA is bringing a  socially distanced/take home family-friendly Fall craft activity to our final food truck pop-up for this season.

Self-Guided Fall Lantern Craft: NPNA will be providing 24 fall lantern DIY kits for interested kids & their families to assemble on-site or take home 

For more info – https://tinkergarten.com/activities/let-there-be-light

Dinner: Tex-Mex food truck, Cilantro Mexican is returning to the Park. Check out their classic menu here –   https://streetfoodfinder.com/cilantromexicannc#!menus_section

Pre-Order: Order window Tuesday 26 Oct at 5:00pm – https://streetfoodfinder.com/cilantromexicannc

Onsite/Walk-up: Accept cash and cards

IMPORTANT/SOCIAL DISTANCING INFO:
Cilantro 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 can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event.

We would like to ask all attendees 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
• 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.

We had 20 entries and the results are in! Congratulations to the winners and thanks to everyone who participated!

Scariest kid: Ada

Scariest adult: Stef

Most Original kid: Rosie

Most Original adult: Tashi

Funniest: Alexander & Sharon

Most Detailed: Leroi

Carve your pumpkin at home and drop it off, or bring your pumpkin and carving tools and join us for a socially-distanced carving

When:

• Socially distanced carving: Saturday October 30th at 3:30
• Pre-carved drop-off: Saturday October 30th from 3:30 – 5:30.

Where:

• Lavender House at the Park, Northgate Park

Can’t make the drop-off? Drop-off your carved pumpkin at Lavender House anytime before Sunday, October 31, at 3:30 and send us an email at npnaevents@northgateparknc.org with a picture so we’ll know it’s yours for judging because there will be –

Prizes!

Categories:

• Scariest
• Funniest
• Most detailed
• Most original.

Come see the entries! Pumpkins will be lit at dusk on October 30th and October 31.

NPNA is squeezing a BONUS food truck pop-up on Thursday October 14th with Succotash and Bruster’s before our final food truck event on 10/28

Succotash:  Succotash’s motto is ” Fine Southern Fusion Fast” – reflecting the bold traditions of the South, including Louisiana Cajun & Creole, Texas BBQ, Low Country Cuisine from the Carolinas, and a little kick from Mexico! 
Menu  http://succotashdurham.com/index.php/the-truck/– includes Vegetarian + Vegan Options
Pre-Order: https://streetfoodfinder.com/order/112907
Onsite/Walk-up: Accept cash and cards

Bruster’s: Ice cream includes options like “Graham Central Station” and “Tin Lizzy”, along with many classic favorites.
Menu: https://streetfoodfinder.com/brustersapex#!menus_section
Pre-Order: Order window starts the day of event 14 Oct until 3:00pm https://brusterstruck.square.site/  Please provide the last four digits of your order number at pick up!
Onsite/Walk-up: Accept Cash and Cards

IMPORTANT/SOCIAL DISTANCING INFO:
Succotash & Bruster’s 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 can feel safe and enjoy this outdoor neighborhood event.

We would like to ask all attendees 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
• 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.

Saturday, October 16th, 8:30 – 12:30