The following briefs highlight events and activities planned for Durham Public Schools. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise indicated. Contact Michael Yarbrough, communications coordinator, at 560-2602 for general questions, or the contact person listed with each item.

DISTRICTWIDE

Durham Public Schools Arts: Art Reception for "Durham's Finest" at NCCU Art Museum, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2 to 4 p.m.

Durham Public Schools Parent Information Hotline, 560-9129, for information regarding school closings and delays, districtwide events, and pertinent announcements.

For more information regarding events, activities and individual school information, check out www.dpsnc.net and Cable Channel 4.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

Eastway: N.C. Symphony Brass Ensemble, Friday, Jan. 8, 8:30 to 11:15 a.m.

Parkwood: SBDM Meeting, Room A-27, Friday, Jan. 8, 7:45 to 8:15 a.m.

HIGH SCHOOLS

Riverside: Band Concert, Friday, Jan. 8, 7 to 9 p.m.