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Orange County Offices Closed on June 19

Orange County Offices Closed on June 19

Orange County administrative offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All county offices will reopen with their normal hours of operation on Friday, June 20. 

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Summer Job Fair and Recruitment Event on June 25

The Orange County Department of Social Services (DSS), in collaboration with the Orange Works Employment and Training Center, is proud to announce the Summer 2025 Job Fair and Recruitment Event, taking place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 113 Mayo Street, Hillsborough, NC.

With over 50 employers from across the Triangle region, this event is designed to connect job seekers with hiring organizations in a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, law enforcement, transportation, engineering, hospitality, and local and state government.

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Registration for Job Seekers
 

Orange County Board of Commissioners Approves FY2025-26 Budget

The Orange County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY2025-26) budget during its June 17 business meeting, committing significant investments in education, behavioral health, housing and workforce support.

The adopted general fund budget totals $306.04 million, representing a 4% increase over the current year. 

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Do You Have a Community Garden in Orange County?

Are you part of a community garden in Orange County? Help strengthen local gardening efforts by taking the Orange County Cooperative Extension’s Community Garden Survey. Your input will help develop a county-wide census of community gardens, provide tailored support and training, and determine eligibility for the Orange County Community Garden Grant Program. Take the survey today at go.ncsu.edu/OrangeGardenSurvey and help your garden grow!

Do You Have a Community Garden in Orange County
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Programs and Events from the Orange County Public Library

The Orange County Public Library has many wonderful events and programs in June. View all events at their calendar. 

seed share
book club
science show
legacies of lynching
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Climate Action Grant Applications Open 

Climate Action Grant Applications Open on June 16

The Community Climate Action Grant Program is dedicated to accelerating our Climate Action Plan strategies and encouraging community climate change mitigation actions in Orange County. All public and nonprofit entities are eligible to apply as well as small businesses with a maximum annual gross revenue of $3 million. We are looking for great project ideas that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make a positive impact in our community. Look at the background information below to learn more.  

Apply by August 15
 

Trip to Lancaster, PA Information Session on June 24

Trip to Lancaster, PA Information Session on June 24

A FREE information session about the trip will be held on June 24 at 1 pm at the Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Road in Chapel Hill, to answer questions and assist with registration.

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Apply for IT Internship by June 20

Apply for IT Internship by June 20
Email to Apply
 

Dog Adoption Special from May 23-June 30

Dog Adoption Special from May 23-June 30
View Available Pets
 

Perry Hills Mini Park Grand Opening on June 21

Perry Hills Mini Park Grand Opening on June 21
 

Fan Giveaway on June 25, 26 or July 7

Fan Giveaway on June 25, 26 or July 7
 

Commit to a Plastic-Free July

Commit to a Plastic-Free July
 

Substance Use Advisory Project Meeting on July 9

Substance Use Advisory Meeting on July 9
 

Busted Strings Concert on July 24

Busted Strings Concert on June 24
Register by Calling 919-968-2070
 

Bloodborne Pathogen Program on July 28

Bloodborne Pathogen Program on July 28
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Contact Information

Kristin Prelipp, Assistant 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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