Civic Building Named Drakeford Library Complex by Orange County and Town of Carrboro |
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The new public building under construction at 203 S. Greensboro St., Carrboro, will be named the Drakeford Library Complex in honor of former Carrboro Mayor Robert Drakeford.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted in favor of the new name on Thursday, November 7 while the Carrboro Town Council approved the new building name on Tuesday, October 15.
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Toy Collection Event on November 15 |
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On Friday, Nov. 15 from 2 to 6 pm the Walmart in Hillsborough at 501 Hampton Pointe B is hosting a Toy Collection Event for the Orange County Dept. of Social Services Toy Chest, which is an annual holiday toy program for low-income Orange County children.
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Solid Waste Advisory Group Meeting Cancelled on November 14
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| The SWAG meeting scheduled for this Thursday, November 14, has been CANCELLED and is being rescheduled. The rescheduled date will be posted on the Solid Waste homepage. https://orangecountync.gov/795/Solid-Waste-Management
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New Lumos Service Map Shows Expected Areas of Service through 2025 |
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- Green: Services available
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Dark Blue: Services availability projected for November 2024
- Red: Service availability projected for December 2024
- Yellow: Service availability projected 1st Qtr. 2025
- Dark Purple: Remaining areas of Lumos project; schedule TBD
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Light Blue: Unserved locations remaining after Orange County-Lumos partnership
- Light Purple: Other Lumos projects
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Makers at the Mill on November 16
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Join the Orange County Arts Commission for the 3rd Annual Makers at the Mill Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 16, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Eno Arts Mill at 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd #17, Hillsborough. This free event features 45 fine artists, crafters, and makers.
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Repair Cafe on November 16
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Suicide Awareness Event on November 20
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Holiday Market on November 23 |
Memorial Dedication to Honor Lynette and John “Blackfeather” Jeffries at River Park on November 24
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A special nameplate and commemorative bench will be unveiled in honor of Lynette Coles Jeffries and John “Blackfeather” Jeffries on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at River Park in Hillsborough. This dedication, located across from the Occaneechi Replica Village, will celebrate the lives and legacy of two individuals whose impact on the community continues to be deeply felt. A ceremony, featuring members of the Jeffries family, the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation (OBSN), and the Orange County community, will commence at 2 p.m.
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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!
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Raffle for a Jeep for the Arts Ends on December 19 |
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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.
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Whether you're a first-time turkey cook or an experienced chef, cooking your turkey correctly can help prevent people from becoming ill this Thanksgiving. Check out these tips and videos on how to safely defrost, prepare, and stuff your turkey during the holidays. Eat well!
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