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Orange County Government will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 23-24, to observe the Thanksgiving holidays.

Please note the following exceptions:

Solid Waste: Recycling pick-up scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 23, will be collected on Friday, Nov. 24. Recycling pick-up scheduled for Friday, Nov. 24, will be collected on Saturday, Nov. 25. Please have carts out by 7 a.m. The landfill and related services will be open on Friday, Nov. 24.

Animal Services: Will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 25 in addition to the government holidays. They are normally closed on Sundays. They ask that, as always, people call 9-1-1 if they have an animal-related emergency when they are closed, such as animal bites to humans or exposure to rabies.

Did you know that over 46 million turkeys are eaten in the United States on Thanksgiving alone? About 1 in 6 people in the US get sick from food that has not been handled properly. Enjoy food safely following these recommendations from the NC Cooperative Extension Agent, Ivellisse Colón, to prevent foodborne illnesses. Let's have a safe holiday!

Explore Indigenous American poetry and gratitude in a free workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Orange County Public Library at 137 W. Margaret Ln., Hillsborough.