April is National County Government Month |
National County Government Month (NCGM), held each April, is an annual celebration of county governments. Orange County kicked off its NCGM celebration on April 1 with a reception honoring volunteers who serve on the county’s boards and commissions. Following the reception, during the Board of Commissioners meeting, a proclamation was read recognizing April as County Government Month in Orange County.
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Volunteers who serve on Orange County's boards and commissions at the April 1, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting.
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| The Orange County Community Resource Court was recognized for 25 years of service in Orange County.
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The Board of Commissioners also recognized the 25th anniversary of the Orange County Community Resource Court, which was started by the District Court Judge’s Office and court and behavioral health stakeholders to support individuals in the criminal justice system with mental health needs. This innovative specialty court was the first of its kind in North Carolina. Over the last 25 years, there have been more than 1,000 individuals that have participated in the Court. April 29 has been designated as Community Resource Court Day in Orange County.
Throughout April we will showcase many of the important services that Orange County provides to residents, making our community a special place to live, work, play and raise a family.
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Sustainability and Reentry Art Exhibits
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April is Child Abuse Prevention Month |
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On Friday, April 4, the community is invited to wear blue to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month. Orange County Social Services staff will have blue pinwheels on display throughout the month to represent the bright future that every child deserves.
During the month of April Social Services staff will bring awareness to child abuse prevention and child safety by focusing on three live saving topics.
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Enter Contest and Submit Nominations for Pauli Murray Awards by April 15 |
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Summer Camps at the Eno Arts Mill |
Register now for Summer Camps at Eno Arts Mill! Arts camps for grades 1-12, led by teaching artists. $300/week, scholarships available.
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Cooperative Extension Creating Orange County Food Resource Inventory |
Orange County Government, in partnership with North Carolina Cooperative Extension, seeks to strengthen the local food system and address food insecurity across the County.
If your organization (house of worship, office, community, nonprofit) has a food distribution event, food pantry, or other ongoing food security outreach effort, we would like to know about them so they can be included in a comprehensive list to share with individuals and families across Orange County.
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Eight Small Changes for Biggest Impact |
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Volunteer for a Board or Commission |
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Residents can have a positive impact on Orange County by volunteering for a board or commission. Check out this volunteer spotlight video about Jackie Podger who chairs the Adult Care Home & Nursing Home Community Advisory Committee.
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The Orange County Public Library has many exciting events and programs in April. See the full schedule of offerings at their Events Calendar.
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To keep up with all the great events and programs the Dept. on Aging has to offer, sign up for their newsletter.
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Voices of Restoration and Resilience Opening on April 4 |
The exhibit includes artwork from formerly and currently incarcerated individuals, artwork from justice-impacted individuals from the local community, and installations centered around the carceral system.
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Community Meetings on Property Tax Revaluation
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Meet with the Orange County Tax Department to learn about the new tax revaluation and what it means to you. Meetings are free and are open to all.
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- April 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill
- April 10, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. at Passmore Center, 103 Meadowlands Dr, Hillsborough
- April 15, 7 p.m. at Schley Grange Hall, 3416 Schley Rd., Hillsborough
- April 16, 6 p.m. at Chapel Hill Town Council, Council Chamber, 405 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Chapel Hill
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April 26, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Lee’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 3604 Lee’s Chapel Rd., Cedar Grove (Outreach with DSS)
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ECA Indoor Yard Sale on April 5 |
Join the Extension & Community Association (ECA) for an Indoor Yard Sale Saturday, April 5, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Bonnie B. Davis Center located at 1020 US-70 W Suite 130, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (in front of the DMV). ECA members are raising money to provide a yearly student scholarship for higher education.
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Telecommunications Ordinance Meeting on April 7 |
Shreds and Meds Disposal on April 7 and 8 |
Planning Board Meeting on April 9 |
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Book Discussion on April 9 |
Free Mobile Pharmacy Program on April 11 |
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Apply for Paid Internship by April 11 |
Easter Egg Hunt on April 12 |
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Begins April 16 |
Do you know what to do during times of crisis or disaster? The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides members of the community with valuable training on basic disaster preparedness, first aid, fire suppression, and rescue. No experience is needed, and the training is free! Help bring preparedness and resilience to your neighborhood by registering for one of our upcoming CERT Basic training classes.
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Information Session for Orange County Youth Leadership Academy on April 17 |
'We are a Poem' on April 26 |
Learn to Preserve Fruits on April 26 |
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Spring is here and we know you'd like to preserve the bounty of the season with time-tested canning techniques, ensuring delicious, shelf-stable goods all year round. Join us at Piedmont Feed & Garden Center, Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. for a class about jams and jellies.
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Health and Wellness Fair on May 1 |
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300 W. Tryon St. | Hillsborough, NC 27278 US
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