Town office notes

Regular town office hours are Monday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. It is closed for lunch Monday-Friday from noon-1 p.m.

Beginning April 29, the new town office hours will be Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday. The town office will be open through lunch hour.

For more information 353-2561.

Selectmen meet Tuesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m., in the town office.

The codes enforcement officer is available Wednesdays, April 17 and 25, from 5-7 p.m.

Volunteers sought for Public Works

At town meeting on April 6, residents voted to form a Public Works Department.

The Board of Selectmen is looking for interested persons to help with the planning. Applications for appointment are available at the Durham Town Office during business hours. The application form can be downloaded from the Durham website at Durhamme.com. For more information, call 353-2561.

Special bags for roadside cleanup

Roadside cleanup runs through May 15. Clear, 55-gallon trash bags are available at the Durham Town Office during business hours. The clear trash bags are the only trash bags that Pine Tree Waste will recognize as roadside cleanup. When you have cleaned up a road, leave the bag on the side of the road and Pine Tree Waste will pick up.

For more information, call 353-2561.

Bulky waste day May 18

Bulky waste cleanup is Saturday, May 18 – the only bulky waste day of the year. More information will be available the first of May.

School budget

review set

The Regional School Unit 5 budget review is Wednesday, April 24, at the Durham Community School cafeteria. There will be a light meal at 5:30 p.m., and public comment starting at 6:30.

Cub Scouts hosting bike rodeo

All Durham boys in grades K-4 are invited to join Cub Scout Pack 145 for a Bike Rodeo, Tuesday, April 23, at 6 p.m., at the Durham Community School. Activities include bike safety information and inspection, helmet fitting, obstacle course, refreshments, raffles and Cub Scout registration information. Participants should bring their own bike and helmet (helmets are required to participate in any riding activities). Rain date is April 28 at 2 p.m. For more information, email durhampack145@yahoo.com.

PTA benefit features auction, food, music

The Durham Community School PTA fundraising auction, a fun evening of good food, drinks, music and raffles, is Saturday, April 27, from 6-11p.m., at the AMVETS Hall 1049 Royalsborough Road, Route 136, Durham. Proceeds support educational enrichment programs for Durham Community School students.

In addition to the live and silent auctions, All Access DJ Service will be playing dance tunes and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Tickets are $10. RSVP by April 22.

A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door. The group needs an accurate number ahead of time to plan for food and beverages.

The organization is seeking auction donations of a product, service or anything creative. Tax deduction information will be provided. For more information, contact Nancy Decker at orc95@comcast.net.

Historical society seeking local artists

The Durham Historical Society is seeking local artists interested in displaying their work at the group’s art show to be held in May. If interested, contact Margaret Wentworth, 725-6935, or Rita Merrill, 319-5866.

Participants sought

for parade, 5K

The Durham Memorial Day Parade Committee is now accepting float and participation registration forms for the 2013 Memorial Day Parade. The committee is also accepting registration forms for the 2013 Amvet’s 5K. Sponsors are being sought for both events. For registration forms and more information, see http://durhamme.com/durham-life/memorial-day-parade-and-festivities/, or contact Joe Howe at 353-9110 or email joetia@hotmail.com.

Food pantry

The Lisbon Area Christian Outreach’s food pantry and clothing bank hours are: Wednesday: 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Thursday: 10 a.m. to noon and Saturday: 8 a.m.-10 a.m. LACO serves the communities of Bowdoin, Durham and Lisbon. The website is www.lacopantry.org.

The physical address for food and clothing is the Marion T. Morse Community Center, enter from the Berry Avenue side behind the Lisbon United Methodist Church. The clothing bank cannot accept furniture, appliances, etc., as they do not have the room to store them. For more, call Debbie at 240-1637.

Posting town news

John Ricker is responsible for the town channel and website. To reach him with information on an event or meeting for the channel or website, email him at durhampublicinfo@gmail.com, jricker@durhamtown.comcastbiz.net, or call 353-2561, ext 16. The website is durhamme.com.

Community center

for rent

Durham Eureka Community Center available to rent for small groups of 50 or less. It’s appropriate for showers, birthday gatherings and meetings. Contact Anita Sellars for more information at 353-6217.

Local church services

The First Congregational Church of Durham has services at 10 a.m. every Sunday. Services for the Shiloh Church are every Sunday at 10 a.m.

Services for Friends Meeting are every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.