Orange County Community Forum to Address Low-Barrier Housing Needs on January 25
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Residents, housing providers, advocates, government officials, and the faith community are invited to a community forum to address critical low-barrier housing needs in Orange County. This Forum is addressing low-barrier housing, which is defined as housing that provides immediate and easy access with a focus on harm reduction and support. It is designed to serve individuals with significant obstacles, including behavioral health concerns, reentry from incarceration or institutional settings, and homelessness.
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Apply for the Orange County Government Academy by February 20
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Orange County is excited to announce the launch of the 2025 Government Academy, a comprehensive program designed to educate residents about the inner workings of Orange County government. The program begins Tuesday, March 4, and concludes with a graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 3, at the Whitted Human Services Building in Hillsborough.
The 2025 Government Academy offers an eight-session curriculum held on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sessions include in-person tours of key county facilities. Participants may miss up to three classes and still graduate. The course is open to all county residents aged 16 and older.
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Name Your Price Dog Adoption Special Ends January 31
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Until January 31, NAME YOUR PRICE for available dogs over 4 months old. Visit Orange County Animal Services in Chapel Hill and find your new best friend.
Not ready to adopt but still want to help? Consider fostering a dog!
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Take Your Child to the Library Day on February 1 |
On Saturday, February 1, celebrate Take Your Child to the Library Day, a national event that highlights the magic of libraries and all they have to offer for families!
Visit the Orange County Main Library at 137 W. Margaret Lane Hillsborough, for a special 10:30 am performance by magician Dana Hill, creative crafts, and engaging activities the whole family will enjoy. Throughout the morning, there will be book readings by special community guests.
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The Orange County Skills Development and NCWorks Career Center Will Temporarily Provide Services Virtually
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Rezoning Project Hearing for Fiddlehead Corner on Febrary 4
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The Board of County Commissioners will hear about a proposed development by Hands Four Development, commonly referred to as Fiddlehead, at the intersection of Morrow Mill Road and Gold Mine Loop in Chapel Hill at a meeting on Feb. 4th at 7 pm at the Whitted Human Services Center at 300 W. Tryon St., Hillsborough.
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Judging Juries Film Screening and Panel Discussion on February 6
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Agricultural Summit on February 10
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Tax Listing Period Extended to February 15
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Drakeford Library Complex Grand Opening on February 21
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Opioid Settlement Fund Grant Applications Due by February 21
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Opioid settlement funds are available for prevention, treatment, recovery, education, and awareness. The grant application period runs through February 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Local organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to support innovative programs focused on prevention, treatment, recovery, and public education.
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300 W. Tryon St. | Hillsborough, NC 27278 US
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