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Orange County Government will be closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Dec. 24-26, to observe the winter holidays. Orange County Government will also be closed on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, for the New Year’s holiday.

On November 16, Orange County Sustainability, Orange County Public Library and Repair Cafe North Carolina hosted a free Repair Cafe at the Whitted Human Services Center. The Repair Cafe offered residents the opportunity to bring in damaged electronics, furniture, jewelry, or small appliances and work alongside volunteers to restore them. The event was an overwhelming success! Sign up for the Climate Connection Newsletter to learn of upcoming Repair Cafes in Orange County.

Orange County Economic Development is accepting applications for Business Investment and Agricultural Grants through December 31.

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.

Looking for ways to cut down on energy bills? Energy Funds for All provides North Carolina residents with a comprehensive resource guide to support home and community energy projects. Visit the website to learn more!

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. 

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

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