Heat Awareness Week May 25-31 |
The Orange County Board of Commissioners has officially proclaimed the week of May 25–31, 2025, as “Heat Awareness Week” in Orange County, North Carolina, underscoring the urgent need to prepare for extreme heat as rising temperatures threaten public health and safety across the region.
In advance of the heat, local governments and emergency partners are taking action. A Heat Action Plan has been developed to outline the community’s coordinated approach to mitigation, preparedness, adaptation, and response to extreme heat. This plan, initially drafted by a Heat Cohort—comprised of representatives from the towns of Hillsborough, Carrboro, and Chapel Hill, as well as Orange County’s Sustainability and Emergency Management departments—will be reviewed in the summer of 2025 by a larger Heat Task Force to ensure it meets the needs of all residents.
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Union Grove Farm Meeting Update |
The Orange County Public Library has many exciting events and programs in June. See the full schedule of offerings at their Events Calendar.
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The next Mending Circle will take place on Thursday, June 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Southern Branch Library in Carrboro. Teens and adults are welcome!
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Wild Tails NC brings wildlife education to life with amazing rescued exotic animals! This event is for teens who have already completed 6th - 12th grade and their parents/guardians. Registration required.
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Orange County Awarded Sustainability Grant for Cedar Grove Community Center |
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Orange County will receive a $196,000 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant to install a 59-kW solar project at Cedar Grove Community Center. The community center houses a gymnasium, internet cafe, library, clinic, exercise equipment, multimedia room and versatile event spaces for public use. With the added solar project, the center is intended to serve as a community resiliency hub in times of crisis. This project would generate 85,438 kWh annually and more than $11,000 in annual cost savings.
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Programs from the Dept. on Aging |
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Dog Adoption Special from May 23-June 30
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If you are planning on attending the Passport Fair on Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., please note that the elevator is out of service at 228 S. Churton St., Hillsborough.
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Nature of Orange Photography Contest Entry Deadline is May 31 |
Juneteenth Events on June 13 |
Join the Office of Civil Rights & Civic Life for a full day of cultural events, performances, food, and community connections on Friday, June 13.
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- Opening Ceremony: Honoring the Fight for Freedom from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the David Price Farmers Market at 140 E. Margaret Ln. Hillsborough.
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Afternoon Luncheon & Film: Screening of Frederick Douglass: In Five Speeches from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Orange County Public Library Main Branch at 137 W. Margaret Ln. Hillsborough.
- Evening Block Party & Cultural Celebration: Live DJ, spoken word, and youth performances, community games, food trucks, and a drum celebration at the Eno Arts Mill at 437 Dimmocks Mill Rd., #17, Hillsborough, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Farm Succession Planning Workshop on June 25 |
Bloodborne Pathogen Program on June 28 |
Fan Giveaway on June 25, 26 or July 7 |
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