Duke employee uses community baseball league to help Durham’s youth

Posted on July 19, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

pat_jamesOne Duke employee is using America’s pastime to give back to the Durham community. Patricia James, a staff specialist at Duke’s Community Service Center, has been directing Long Ball Baseball League since 2009, when Durham cancelled its inner-city baseball program.

The Chronicle article

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100 Men in Black Scholarship Drive

Posted on May 24, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

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100 Men in Black is currently fundraising for their scholarship drive and are planning a scholarship fundraising concert on Sunday, June 26, 4 pm at Hillside High School. They have some wonderful gospel and comedy talent lined up to kick off their fundraiser. Some of the talent includes the New Orleans gospel brass band sounds of Zeb Harrison and the Sounds of Praise Band (Charlotte), well known gospel comedian, Mr. Marcus D Wiley from the 103.9 Yolanda Adams show, youth violinist Dexter Timmons from Fayetteville NC and others. (see flyer)

Go to iTickets for the complete lineup.

They are hoping to award more than $10,000 in scholarships this year to students pursuing college. They are also completing Their CD project and they’re pushing to increase our mentoring and visibility in the community.

Can they count on you for support?

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Free Coach Workshop for all Sports

Posted on May 4, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

PCA

Saturday, May 14, 2016
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Holton Career & Resource Center
Senior Room
401 N. Driver Street
Durham, NC 27703
Only have books for the first 50 people

Download Flyer here.

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Jackie Robinson film by Ken Burns coming to PBS in April

Posted on April 3, 2016 by lbdurhamnc
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Credit Ken Burns Media, LLC

Read the Ken Burns information page here.

The film is scheduled to air on our local PBS station (WUNC) on April 11th and 12th 2016.

Set your DVR so you don’t miss it – Two nights!

9:00 – 11:00 pm each night.

Updates will be posted when they become available.

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Pitch Hit and Run for Girls & Boys 7 – 14

Posted on March 23, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

phr_hdrPitch Hit and Run will be Saturday April 30th at the DAP (Durham Athletic Park) starting at 1:00 pm. It is for kids 7-14, girls and boys. They don’t have to play softball or baseball to participate and participation is free. You can find addition information at this location: Pitch Hit & Run

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Durham Parks and Recreation Softball Clinic

Posted on March 9, 2016 by lbdurhamnc

playballDurham Parks and Recreation

Softball Clinic

Featuring Duke University’s head softball coach Marissa Young. Coach Young is a three time All America Pitcher and former Big Ten Pitcher and Player of the Year from The University of Michigan.

Please bring your own bat and glove

Pre-Registration is required

Sunday, March 20, 2016

Valley Springs Park: 3805 Valley Springs Road
Session I: Ages 8-13, 9:00a.m.—11:00a.m. Barcode # 21987
Session II: Ages 13 –18, 11:30am—1:30pm Barcode # 21988
Cost: CR PC $2.00 ; CR NPC $3.00 ; NCR PC $7.00 ; NCR NPC $8.00
For more information contact Michelle Blume (919) 560-4355
Ext. 27239 or Michelle.Blume@durhamnc.gov.

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Making the Transition from High School to College

Posted on November 26, 2015 by lbdurhamnc

collegeinfoFirst Calvary Baptist Church Scholarship Ministry

Saturday, December 5th from 9:00 am – Noon

Registration Required

Participation is FREE!

Registration link here.

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My Brother’s Keeper – Update and Feedback Session

Posted on November 10, 2015 by lbdurhamnc

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We hope that many of you will join us for the upcoming My Brother’s Keeper Durham Community Update and Feedback Session on Saturday, November 14, 2015! Please join us and invite others! For information mybrotherskeeper@dconc.gov.

8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Long Ball will have a table, Please come out and support a great event.

Durham County Health & Human Services Building
414 East Main Street
2nd Floor
Durham, NC 27707

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Duke Chapel Announces Pat James 2015 Humanitarian Service Award Recipient

Posted on October 5, 2015 by lbdurhamnc

Patricia_JamesDuke University Chapel will presented its 2015 Humanitarian Service Award to two Durham community members during a reception Sunday, Oct. 4. Read more about Pat James…

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Fun at Bat 2015

Posted on August 21, 2015 by lbdurhamnc

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Fun at Bat was just that – Fun At Bat! See more pictures here.

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