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January 16, 2008: Leigh Farm and Lowe's Grove: What's Happening in South Durham Panel members Curtin Booker, Gus Godwin, and Rosetta Radke will discuss the challenges and opportunities for these historic sites as development encroaches on the rural areas of south Durham. Sponsored by Hildegard Ryals and Isley Hawkins Architects. Book raffle sponsored by The Regulator Bookshop and Miles Wolff.
February 20: BC to Barcodes: Durham's Best and Least Known Products Although BC Powders have long been a popular headache remedy throughout the South, many users don't know that the medicine was invented by two pharmacists in Durham. The now-ubiquitous bar code was developed by George Laurer at IBM's RTP facility. Learn more about these inventions and many others that stem from the Bull City. Sponsorships available.
March 19: The Durham History Museum Representatives from Riggs Ward Design will present all the latest news about this exciting project planned for Downtown Durham. Sponsorships available.
April 16: Dying in Durham: Funeral Customs and Traditions in the Bull City Sponsorships available.
May 21: Still Open for Business: Durham's Oldest Enterprises Sponsorships available.
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