Orange County Roadshow at Cedar Grove Community Center on Oct. 12 |
On Sunday, Oct. 12, Orange County is hosting a Roadshow from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. at the Cedar Grove Community Center. Residents are invited to come and get connected with government services, including food resources, library cards, recreation activities, animal services, small business and farm grants, and assistance for homeowners and state taxpayers. For an overview of the Roadshow, check out the Aaron Keck Show for an interview Community Relations Director, Wil Glenn.
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Upcoming Orange County Board of Commissioners Meetings |
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| Joint Meeting with the Orange County Chiefs’ Association and BOCC Work Session: October 14 at 7 p.m. at the Whitted Human Services Center (Donna Baker Room) at 300 West Tryon Street, Hillsborough.
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Orange County Department on Aging Director Janice Tyler Honored with Pioneer Award |
The North Carolina Coalition on Aging created the Pioneer Award to honor individuals who have made exceptional, long-term contributions to aging services in the state. The award also helps raise awareness about the ongoing work to meet the needs of older North Carolinians.
This year’s recipient, Janice Tyler, has dedicated her 38-year career to improving the lives of older adults in Orange County. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1981, Janice began her career in long-term care as an activity director, social worker, and administrator. She joined the Orange County Department on Aging in 1987 as the senior centers administrator and became director in 2011.
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Duke Energy Utility Pole Improvements for the Orange County Network Cable Project Begins Oct. 13 |
Leave Your Leaves This Fall |
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Skip the raking this fall and let your leaves stay where they fall. Leaves provide food and shelter for bees, birds, and beneficial insects, while nourishing the soil and protecting plants. Less work for you, more life for your yard.
Pick up a free Leave Your Leaves sign at:
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Bonnie B. Davis Environment & Agricultural Center at 1020 US 70 West, Hillsborough
- Orange County Main Library at 137 W Margaret Lane, Hillsborough
- Southern Branch Library at 203 S. Greenboro St., Carrboro
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Apply for Artist Relief Grants by Oct. 22 |
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Thanks to the community’s generosity, the Orange County Arts Alliance will soon distribute over $100,000 in grants to Orange County, NC artists affected by Tropical Storm Chantal. Artists in all disciplines may apply for support to replace supplies, equipment, or other storm-damaged belongings.
Deadline to apply: Wednesday, Oct. 22
Notifications: no later than Friday, Oct. 31
Disbursements: Week of Nov. 3
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Avoid Scary Utility Bills |
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The voter registration deadline is Oct. 10. Voters who miss this deadline may still register and vote in person at any early voting site.
- Early voting begins Oct. 16 in Hillsborough. Four additional sites will open on Oct. 23, and all early voting locations will close on Nov. 1 at 3 p.m.
- Voters may request an absentee ballot by mail through Oct.21. Don’t wait—submit your request today to ensure plenty of time to vote by mail!
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Community Read About Suicide on Oct. 11 |
Dress Up for Laughs on Oct. 11 |
Navigating Stresses Discussion on Oct. 14 |
Affordable Housing Discussion on Oct. 14 |
Community Listening Sessions on Oct. 15 and 22 |
Medicare Open Enrollment is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 |
Book Walk Grand Opening on Oct. 17 |
Halloween Spooktacular on Oct. 18 |
Hike at Seven Mile Creek Natural Area on Oct. 18 |
Holiday Budgeting Class on Oct. 21 |
Advance Directives 101 on Oct. 23 |
Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinic on Oct. 25 |
Composting Workshop on Oct. 28 |
Longterm Homeowner Assistance Applications Due by Nov. 3 |
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