By Karalyn Colopy, TPNA President In 2021 we made progress in adjusting to life with Covid. We resumed publication of this newsletter after a pandemic pause, held some of our traditional annual community events, and committed to have a Home…
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TPNA Annual Meeting and Board Elections, January 12 at 7:00 pm via zoom
All neighbors are invited to attend the TPNA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, January 12, at 7 pm via Zoom (link given through the Trinity Park listserv, Facebook group , or by direct request ). We have a fantastic slate of board candidates for the coming year. Come show…
Halloween 2021
After last year’s pandemic pause, TPNA hosted a Halloween celebration, with a few Covid-friendly changes from previous years. We gave out candy and glow sticks in the park as usual. But in lieu of the traditional costume contest and kids…
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 3, was Trinity Park’s National Night Out – a community picnic bringing neighbors together with local law enforcement and government officials. TPNA provided hot dogs, pizza, drinks, and snacks, and neighbors brought favorite dishes to share. Julia Borbely-Brown…
Posted in Community development, Neighborhood Events
Neighborhood Improvements: Rain Gardens, Artwork, and Ellerbe Creek Cultural Signage
Thanks to Duke’s Doing Good In the Neighborhood grant program, Trinity Park benefitted from several improvements this summer: Rain Gardens The rain gardens on the George Watts school playground protect downhill areas of the neighborhood, including Ellerbe Creek, by preventing…
December 19 Luminaria
Lighting luminaries along neighborhood streets is a beautiful winter tradition, and it is scheduled to happen throughout Durham this year on Sunday, December 19, at sundown. Please join your neighbors in lighting up the neighborhood and supporting the Riverside High School PTA…
“Leave Your Leaves” presentation at 11/3 TPNA meeting
Thanks to Chay’La Hart, NCCU senior and Community Ambassador with the New Hope Audubon Society, and former County Commissioner Ellen Reckhow, for presenting to us at the TPNA November 3 meeting. They are working with New Hope Audubon Society and…
Posted in Environment, Neighborhood Events
Volunteers needed November 6 for Ellerbe Creek clean-up
November 6, 9:30 – 11:00: Help clean up the creek along the trail in Trinity Park! Trinity Park is organizing a trash pick up along Ellerbe Creek on Saturday, November 6, 9:30-11:00am. Meet at the entrance to the trail in…
“Leave Your Leaves” at TPNA Board meeting, Nov 3
Join us for the monthly TPNA Board meeting on Wednesday, November 3, 7:00-8:300 pm, via zoom. This month we’ll have a special guest presentation – “Leave Your Leaves” – by Ellen Reckhow and Chay’La Hart. Zoom link to be posted…
Posted in Environment, Neighborhood Events
Halloween 2021 in Trinity Park: 4:30-6:30 pm on Sunday 10/31 at the gazebo
After last year’s pandemic pause, TPNA will hold a Covid-safe Halloween celebration @4:30-6:30 in the Park, with some differences from our traditional festivities. Candy, glow sticks, and photo op in the Park. From 4:30 to 6:30pm, come to the gazebo…
Posted in Neighborhood Events
