Office hours

The new town office hours are Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; closed Wednesday. For more information 353-2561.

CEO available

The codes enforcement officer is available on Wednesday, June 19 and 26, from 5-7 p.m., at the town office.

Friends hosting barbecue dinner benefit

The Durham Friends are hosting a chicken or vegetarian barbecue dinner, with strawberry shortcake for dessert, Saturday June 29, at 5:30 p.m., at the Durham Friends Meetinghouse, located at the intersection of Route 125 and Quakermeeting House Road.

Proceeds will benefit the Friends Orphan Care Center Kakamega, Kenya. Advance tickets are $10 adults, $8 seniors and $5 children. At the door, tickets are $12 adults and $10 seniors. Call 353-6354 for reservations for meals. Coming Saturday, Sept. 28, Pig Roast Harvest Dinner.

Elementary school reunion planned

A 40-year reunion for Durham Elementary School’s class of 1973 is scheduled Saturday, June 22, at White’s Beach & Campground. A gathering will be held at the Pavilion from 2-8 p.m. Those planning to attend should bring a dish or appetizer to share and BYOB. Several classmates will be camping overnight, so those interested can reserve their own space. For information on directions, daily admission, camping rates, etc., see www.whitesbeachandcampground.com.

Those who are planning the event are asking for help with the cost of renting the pavilion, decorations, and party supplies, etc., so donations in any amount would be welcome. Send to Teri Smith Johnson, 197 Monette Place, West Glover, Vt .05875. Those with questions can email secra12@yahoo.com or see “Durham Elementary 40 Year Class Reunion” on Facebook.

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.

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.