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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><a name="_Hlk532890118"></a><a name="_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><b><span style="font-size:48.0pt;font-family:"Avenir LT Std 55 Roman"">NEWS RELEASE</span></b></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><b><span style="font-size:15.0pt;font-family:"Avenir LT Std 55 Roman""><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir LT Std 55 Roman"">For Immediate Release Date: 5/13/21<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Avenir LT Std 55 Roman"">Contact: Public Information Office Phone: (919) 560-0000/Fax: (919)
560-0020<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
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</span></b></span></span><a href="mailto:publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="font-family:"Avenir LT Std 55 Roman"">publicinformationoffice@dconc.gov</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="font-family:"Avenir LT Std 55 Roman"">
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Avenir LT Std 55 Roman"">Durham County Cooperative Extension to Celebrate
2021 Report to the Community from May 24-28<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Durham, N.C. –
</span></b></span></span><a name="_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Durham County Cooperative Extension is celebrating the launch of its
2021 Report to the Community with a series of events for the community. The week of events will run from Monday, May 24 through Friday, May 28 and will highlight each of Durham County Cooperative Extension’s program areas. This week was proclaimed Cooperative
Extension Week by the Durham Board of County Commissioners at their Monday, May 10, 2021, meeting. The 2021 Report to the Community can be found online at:
</span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span><a href="https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/reports-to-the-community/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu/reports-to-the-community/</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Throughout this week, Cooperative Extension invites families
to share their wishes for the Durham community. Families can write their wishes on paper leaves and clovers that can be hung on the tree in front of the Durham County Cooperative Extension building at 721 Foster St., or at the family’s home, and shared on
social media. Hosted by Extension’s 4-H Youth Leadership, Kids Voting Durham, and Parent & Family Advocacy programs, paper leaves, instructions, and markers will be distributed May 25 between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., as well as during Welcome Baby diaper distributions
on May 21 and 28, at the Extension building on 721 Foster St. Families can also download instructions and materials online at:
<span class="MsoHyperlink">https://go.ncsu.edu/seasontoengage. </span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p><span style="text-decoration:none"> </span></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">On Monday, May 24, the full Durham Cooperative Extension
team will hold a Report to the Community webinar from 12 to 1 p.m. to unveil the report and share an overview of each program area, their 2020 accomplishments, and information on how others can get involved. To join, visit
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span><a href="https://go.ncsu.edu/durham2021"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://go.ncsu.edu/durham2021</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><b><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">On Tuesday, May 25, the Durham County Cooperative Extension
Family & Consumer Sciences program will host a virtual cooking demonstration led by Extension Agent Cheralyn Berry. Participants can tune in from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at:
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span><a href="https://go.ncsu.edu/durhamcooks"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://go.ncsu.edu/durhamcooks</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.
Participants in the cooking demonstration are also welcome to pick up ingredients for the recipe before the webinar by registering at:
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span><a href="https://go.ncsu.edu/seasontofeed"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://go.ncsu.edu/seasontofeed</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">On Wednesday, May 26 from 12-1 p.m., the Welcome Baby program
will host a webinar to teach parents and caregivers how to select the appropriate car seat. To join, visit
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span><a href="https://go.ncsu.edu/ridesafe"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://go.ncsu.edu/ridesafe</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.
Attendees will be entered in a drawing to win a car seat. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">Finally, on Thursday, May 27, the Agriculture and Family
& Consumer Sciences programs will host a vegetable and flower gardening educational event at the Briggs Avenue Community Garden. The event will be 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. Gardening experts will be on-site to answer any questions. You can register for a time slot
for a live tour at: </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span><a href="https://go.ncsu.edu/seasontogrow"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://go.ncsu.edu/seasontogrow</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.</span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">N.C. Cooperative Extension is a strategic partnership of North
Carolina State University, North Carolina A&T State University, USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and local governments statewide. Extension professionals in all 100 counties, including the Durham County Center, and with the Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians, connect millions of North Carolinians with research-based information and technology from the universities. Educational programs specialize in agriculture, food and nutrition, 4-H youth development, community development and the environment.
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"> </span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">For more information about
the Report to the Community, contact Christa Gibson at 919-560-0538 or via email at
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span><a href="mailto:cgibson@dconc.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">cgibson@dconc.gov</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.
To find out more about Durham County Cooperative Extension or register for events, contact 919-560-0525 or visit
</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span><a href="https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">https://durham.ces.ncsu.edu</span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk503992702"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890118"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk532890042"><span style="font-family:"Avenir Next LT Pro",sans-serif">.
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