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Holiday Art Show Opening on December 6

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Buy local art this holiday season! Thirty Orange County artists and crafters ranging from painters to sculptors to potters will have their work for sale for all your gifting needs. Join us for the opening at First Fridays at the Mill and get some shopping done!

Orange County employees can receive 20% off of purchases by showing their badge.

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Foster Family Information Session on December 10

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Support the Toy Chest on December 11

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Donate and Volunteer for Toy Chest Event on December 13 and 14

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The Orange County Department of Social Services is hosting the Toy Chest, which is an annual holiday toy program that supplies low-income Orange County children with new toys. In 2023, Toy Chest provided holiday cheer for 1,205 families and 2,019 children ages 0-12 with presents, books, clothing and food. Consider donating money, toys or your time to make this year's event a success.

Buy Toys
Donate Money
Volunteer
 

Raffle for a Jeep for the Arts Ends on December 19

Jeep raffle

The Orange County Arts Alliance, in partnership with Hillsborough Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, announce the Jeep® Raffle for the Arts! Enter to win a brand new 2024 Jeep® Wrangler Sport S while supporting arts experiences for youth and adults throughout Orange County.

Raffle Ends on December 19
 

Raffle for Education Ends on December 18

raffle for education

Enter to win a pre-lit, frosted, 7-foot tree to support the Extension and Community Association Youth Scholarship for Orange County high school students. Tickets are only $10. To enter, stop by the Bonnie B. Davis Center at 1020 US Hwy 70 West, Suite 130, Hillsborough, to see the tree and to write a check to OCECA. The winning ticket will be drawn on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Please pick up the tree by Saturday, Dec. 21. Call 919-245-2055 for more information about the raffle.

 

Home for the Holidays Adoption Special Ends December 31

adoption special

Bring a pet home for the holidays! Adopt one cat and get the second for free. Dogs are only $50. The adoption special ends on December 31.

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Cold Weather Shelter Information

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Join the Parks and Recreation Council

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Tobacco Cessation Class Begins on January 8

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If your New Year's resolution includes quitting tobacco, this class is for you. The free FreshStart class will help you to make your plan to quit and maintain it. The class includes free patches, gum, and lozenges. 

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Stretch Your Holiday Food Budget

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This holiday season, you may be planning large or small parties for family and friends. The Orange County Cooperative Extension has put together some tips to help you shop more efficiently and save money this season.

Holiday Food Budget Tips
 

Diabetes Prevention Program

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Orange County is Hiring

deputy county manager
animal services director
community relations director

Orange County has open positions for Deputy County Manager, Animal Services Director, Community Relations Director, and more.

Learn More and Apply

Contact Information

Kristin Prelipp: Interim Orange County Community Relations Director, 919-245-2322, kprelipp@orangecountync.gov

General Questions: webadmin@orangecountync.gov

Orange County Government

Website: www.orangecountync.gov

Phone: 919-732-8181

Language Assistance Services: 919-245-2498

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