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*[http://durhamcenter.org/ The Durham Center] | *[http://durhamcenter.org/ The Durham Center] | ||
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* [http://seesawstudio.org/ See Saw Studio]: "free afterschool design and business program for motivated and creative Durham youth" | |||
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*[[Adan Landscaping]] - from a business card | *[[Adan Landscaping]] - from a business card | ||
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{{#set:is a=town}} {{#set:is in=US/NC}} Earth: United States: North Carolina: Durham
- Near to: Chapel Hill (9), Hillsborough (10), Oxford (33), Raleigh (33), Roxboro (32) (distances in miles)
- Part of: The Triangle, Durham County
- Same name: Durham, NH; Durham, England
Articles
Where to Find Things
- Red Devil powdered lye (necessary for soapmaking): (2005-08-11) Kroger on Hillsborough Road (not South Square Target, K-Mart, Harris Teeter, or Food Lion at Lakewood)
People
- Wiki users: Harena, Woozle, Tim Crone
- Other residents Will Cook
- Notable Natives: Fred Brooks
Reference
- Wikipedia
- Wikitravel
- CityRating stats: crime
- The Columbia Gazetteer of North America, 2000
Miscellany
- Durham Classifieds: free searchable classified ads
- Durham Gas Prices: volunteer-reported gas prices in Durham
Categories
Activism
- Durham Loop: supporters of the East End Connector and the US 70 Upgrade
- Durham People's Alliance
- The Institute for Southern Studies: "The Voice of the Progressive South"
- Seeds: neighborhood-oriented greenspace initiatives
Advertising
Agriculture
Automotive
Banking
- Local
- Cardinal State Bank
- Self-Help Credit Union: Durham-based, serves NC
- Regional
- Branch Banking & Trust (BB&T) (based in Charlotte)
- SunTrust: recently acquired CCB (Central Carolina Bank), replacing the decades-old landmark CCB building sign
Blogs
- PamInDurham on Daily KOS
Books
- Books Do Furnish a Room: used music (CDs, LPs), books, comics
- Nice Price Books: see CitySearch: user music (CDs, LPs, 45s, 78s), books, videos, comics
- The Regulator Bookshop: new books
Catering
see also #Food
- Sage & Swift Gourmet Catering
Churches
see #Religion
Clothing
Untidy Museum appears to be #Defunct
Coffee
see also #Food
Ooh La Latté appears to be #Defunct
Crafts
- Carolina Memories: scrapbooking supplies; store manager: Leslie Jacques-Capon
- Tarheel Crocheters (Yahoo! Group): meets monthly at the Hillandale Road Shoney's
- The Scrap Exchange
Dining
- China Buffet
- Dale's Indian Cuisine: very good lunch buffet
- El Rodeo: behind South Square
- Fishmonger's: downtown, across from Brightleaf Square
- Harbor Bay Seafood
- Kashmir Indian Cuisine
- The Mad Hatter's Cafe and Bake Shop
- Shrimp Boats: a Durham institution since 1970
- Sitar India Palace
- Restaurant Chains
- Golden Corral
- Shoney's: Hillandale Road
Education
- Grade School (K-12)
- Private
- Public
- Durham Public Schools
- Githens Middle School
- Charter Schools in the DPS system:
- Central Park School for Children: in downtown's Central Park area
- Kestrel Heights School: on Chapel Hill Street across from Lakewood
- Maureen Joy Charter School: on West Cornwallis Rd.
- Durham Public Schools
- College / University
- Duke University
- TIP wiki unofficial wiki for Duke's Talent Identification Program
- 2005-11-08 research news: Monkey Math Machinery Is Like Humans'
- 2005-11-24 research news: Electrons 'tunnel' through water molecules...
- North Carolina Central University
- Duke University
- Educational Camps
- Schoolhouse of Wonder at West Point on the Eno Park
Entertainment
Movie Theaters
- Starlite Drive-In: Under reconstruction.. historic photos
Events
April
- Durham Earth Day (April 23)
May
- Taste of Durham Festival (May 28)
June
July
- TrinocCon (July 15-17, 2005; annual event, but dates vary)
Employers
- Measurement Incorporated: development and scoring of educational tests
Food
see also #Coffee, #Catering, #Dining
- Ninth Street Bakery (E. Chapel Hill St. downtown): cafeteria, take-out
- Reference
- restaurant inspection listings at Durham County's web site
Furniture
- Habitat Hand-Me-Ups: used furniture
Gardening
see: #Household Outdoor, #Landscaping
Genealogy
Government
Handiwork
carpentry, #Plumbing, and other "handyman" services
- Southern Yankee Home Services: Robert Maher
Hardware
- Durham Public Hardware
- Lowe's of North Durham (#0576): off Roxboro Road north of I-85
- Lowe's of Chapel Hill (#0487): off 15-501 south of I-40
Homeowner Services
Household Outdoor
- Outdoor Bird Company: birdfeeders & supplies, birdwatching, garden ornaments...
- Stone Brothers & Byrd: plants, lawn ornaments, tools... an old-fashioned general store in downtown Durham
Internet
- RDU Online: web hosting
- Time Warner Cable: cable internet connection
Jewelry
Landscaping
Law
Mental Health
- NC NAMI Durham
- Autism
- Therapy
- The Center for Cognitive Therapy: Peter Perlman
Museums
Music
Lessons
Instruments
Recordings - Retail
Outdoor Activities
Painting
Pet Sitting
- Angelic Devotions "Pet Sitting and Home Care Services"
Plumbing
see also #Handiwork
- Acme Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning: Foster Street, downtown
Poverty Reduction
Publications
- The Durham News: Durham section of the Raleigh News & Observer
Real Estate
- Developments in progress
- Everwood: "between Old Chapel Hill Road and Garrett Road" (south corner of intersection)
Religion
Shopping
Price Clubs
- Costco (North Pointe Drive, near I-85)
- Sam's Club in South Square, near 15-501 Business
Sights
see also #Museums
- Duke Chapel
- Durham News article: some additional history and trivia
- Duke Gardens (photos @ Consultwebs)
Social Services
Youth Activities
- See Saw Studio: "free afterschool design and business program for motivated and creative Durham youth"
Local Articles
- Adan Landscaping - from a business card
- Carolina Friends School
- China Buffet
- Duke Golf Course - seed article
- Golden Corral, Durham, NC
- Kashmir Indian Cuisine
- Nice Price Books - nothing yet!
- Pinecrest Road Neighborhood
- Sitar India Palace
- Stone Brothers & Byrd
- TrinocCon
Defunct
- Ooh-La Latte
- The Untidy Museum: vintage clothing & kitsch
