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Hi there, Durham! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How to enjoy free rooftop Halloween Storytime in downtown Durham
  • When will Cosmic Baseball light up Durham Bulls Athletic Park?
  • Federal ruling follows disturbing Durham County child‑sex conviction.

Also on today's calendar: The Exhale For Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 62.
  • Wednesday: Hot, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Halloween Storytime on the Roof of The Durham Hotel Oct. 26 (triangleonthecheap.com) — Families in Durham can take their kids to a free Halloween Storytime on the rooftop of The Durham Hotel on Monday, October 26, at 10:30 a.m. Hosted by Durham County Library, the all-ages event features costumes, stories, songs, and dancing, plus the chance to grab seasonal treats from the hotel's Coffee Bar before or after.
   

2. 'Cosmic Baseball', blacklight baseball entertainment, coming to Pelicans Ballpark in 2026 (myhorrynews.com) — Durham baseball fans can look forward to Cosmic Baseball's neon-soaked "Cosmic Takeover" tour stopping at Durham Bulls Athletic Park in 2027, alongside a Charlotte date. The blacklight event features two themed teams, UV-reactive gear, fireworks, and an immersive show, with a ticket lottery already open online while exact dates are still pending.
   

3. Federal judge revokes citizenship of Durham man who concealed child-sex crimes (newsobserver.com) — A Durham County case is at the center of a federal decision revoking the U.S. citizenship of a 72-year-old man who admitted to long-term child sexual abuse. After pleading guilty in Durham County Superior Court to indecent liberties with a child, he later faced federal naturalization fraud charges, resulting in time served, sex offender registration, and an order to leave the country.
   

4. Durham psychiatrist returns from Ebola response mission in Congo (abc11.com) — A Durham psychiatrist has returned home after volunteering with Doctors Without Borders during a major Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He describes helping build and staff a 350-bed hospital and providing crucial mental health support for patients, families, and exhausted medical workers, while urging more people from communities like Durham to consider global humanitarian service.
   

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  • I finished this 8"x16" oil on canvas about 2 weeks ago, and it is finally dry.
    I call this "Serengeti Sunset." Small but dramatic, exploding with color as darkness settles over the land. Enjoy! (Nextdoor Alexander)
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    It's very shy. If you know the owner, please let me know. I am sure they will want him or her back. (Nextdoor Willowhaven North)
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  • Durham Public Schools posted a job opening for Director of Transportation in Durham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Durham here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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