AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Durham North Carolina. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:03:13 -0600 Durham, NC - A baby pot bellied pig named Auggie arrived at the Museum of Life and Science this past Saturday. “He is absolutely adorable,”... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/baby-pot-bellied-pig-arrives-at-the-museum-of-life-and-science-234861 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/baby-pot-bellied-pig-arrives-at-the-museum-of-life-and-science-234861 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 According to a national PetSmart survey, nearly half of all pet parents plan to include their pets in their family holiday photos. PetSmart offers... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/free-durham-petsmart-santa-claws-in-store-event-235010 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/free-durham-petsmart-santa-claws-in-store-event-235010 Shops and Stores Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Carolina Theatre of Durham A Benefit for the Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC at Durham Admission: Free with a donation of canned goods for the... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/holiday-bawl-iii-229944 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/holiday-bawl-iii-229944 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 Your eyes won’t believe what your ears are experiencing: five guys, and no instruments! Just jaw-dropping vocal dexterity that the New York Post... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/a-rockapella-holiday-229946 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/a-rockapella-holiday-229946 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:50:28 -0600 DURHAM, NC----The Museum of Life and Science’s Santa Train has returned for its 32nd year. Annually thousands of visitors come from near and far to... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/rudolph-takes-flight-at-santa-train-tickets-on-sale-november-18-2009-234267 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/rudolph-takes-flight-at-santa-train-tickets-on-sale-november-18-2009-234267 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 DURHAM, NC - As smokers consider quitting on the Great American Smokeout - Thursday, November 19th - many are frustrated that over-the-counter... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/new-ways-to-use-the-nicotine-patch-234008 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/new-ways-to-use-the-nicotine-patch-234008 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Picasso began collecting African objects in 1907, and by the time of his death he had over 100 African figures, masks, and musical instruments. Our... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/africa-and-picasso-229983 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/africa-and-picasso-229983 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 The Nasher Museum presents a groundbreaking exhibition examining Pablo Picasso's lifelong relationship with writers and the many ways in which... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/picasso-and-the-allure-of-language-229982 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/picasso-and-the-allure-of-language-229982 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:50:26 -0600 Nov. 10 The License to Give Trust Fund Commission will meet from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 10 in the conference room of Carolina Donor Services, 3621... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/november-2009-meetings-under-the-jurisdiction-of-the-department-of-administration-230237 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/november-2009-meetings-under-the-jurisdiction-of-the-department-of-administration-230237 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The reports of Swine Flu in North Carolina (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/bahama/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-durham-county-226830 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/bahama/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-durham-county-226830 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Durham - Frederick Mangum of Charlotte, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. Born May 17, 1963 to Waylon and... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/freddie-mangum-from-maurice-williams-and-the-zodiacs-passes-222849 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/freddie-mangum-from-maurice-williams-and-the-zodiacs-passes-222849 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Durham County, NC area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Durham County,... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/bahama/news/durham-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-durham-county-220744 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/bahama/news/durham-county-apple-picking-orchards-and-apple-farms-for-durham-county-220744 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:37 -0500 Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Durham County North Carolina area. When there’s a crisp snap in the... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/bahama/news/durham-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-durham-county-221911 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/bahama/news/durham-county-pumpkin-patch-farms-and-pumpkin-picking-guide-durham-county-221911 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:07:19 -0500 Live from the Idea Warehouse Concert Tour 2009 kicks off Oct. 10 in Shreveport. They will be hopping, dancing, and singing in 40 cities across the... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-217346 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/the-imagination-movers-live-from-the-idea-warehouse-concert-tour-2009-217346 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Bikas Building of North Carolina LLC has hired Lisa Herrington to serve as Director of Business... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/lisa-herrington-named-director-of-business-development-for-bikas-building-of-north-carolina-llc-216982 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/lisa-herrington-named-director-of-business-development-for-bikas-building-of-north-carolina-llc-216982 Business and Professional Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a North Carolina corn maze and it's... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/raleigh/news/find-north-carolina-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-north-carolina-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-seaso-217156 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/raleigh/news/find-north-carolina-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-north-carolina-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-seaso-217156 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Durham, NC -- Joshua Lozoff, world renowned magician and former actor for the hit TV series Cheers will inspire and entertain Museum of Life and... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/worldly-magician-to-perform-amazing-feats-at-the-museum-of-life-and-science-216783 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/worldly-magician-to-perform-amazing-feats-at-the-museum-of-life-and-science-216783 Arts and Entertainment Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Hollywood is coming to the Museum of Life and Science. This is your chance to meet some of the finest in the film and entertainment industry and to... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/heroes-villains-and-special-effects-210223 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/heroes-villains-and-special-effects-210223 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 DURHAM, NC---Some of Hollywood’s finest are visiting the Museum of Life and Science to share with visitors the science behind the movie making... http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/special-effects-company-for-the-gi-joe-film-and-emmy-award-winning-make-up-artist-209555 http://www.americantowns.com/nc/durham/news/special-effects-company-for-the-gi-joe-film-and-emmy-award-winning-make-up-artist-209555 Arts and Entertainment Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600