Last day to pay 2021 property taxes in-person is Dec. 30
Orange County closings for Christmas, New Year's
Orange County government will be closed from Thursday, Dec. 23, through Monday, Dec. 27, in observance of Christmas. County offices will also be closed Friday, Dec. 31, in observance of New Year's Day.The county will operate its normal schedule on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Dec. 28-30) and will resume normal operations on Monday, Jan. 3.Please note that the tax office will be closed Friday, Dec. 31. The last day to make in-person payments to the tax office so they will be displayed as paid in the 2021 calendar year is Thursday, Dec. 30. Payments must be placed in the dropbox located outside the tax office door (Gateway Center, 228 S. Churton Street, Hillsborough) before 4:30 p.m. that day.The tax office also offers online payment options. Visit www.orangecountync.gov/paytaxes for more information on other payment options, or call (919) 245-2100 for additional assistance.OCPT will operate limited service serving the in-county dialysis route only (Carolina Dialysis) on Dec. 23-24 and Dec. 27 and again on Friday, Dec. 31.Testing, vaccines availabilityThe county vaccination sites will be closed during the holidays, but the testing location in Hillsborough will be open on Thursday, Dec. 23, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, Dec. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Information about other sites offering COVID tests can be found on the Orange County website. |
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Lab testing confirms Orange County’s first COVID-19 case involving Omicron variantThe Orange County Health Department confirmed Friday, Dec. 17, that a recent case of COVID-19 among an Orange County resident was caused by the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529). The person is at home in isolation, has mild symptoms, and is fully vaccinated but had not yet received a booster. Omicron arrives while the Delta variant continues to surge in Orange County. There have been 344 new cases of COVID-19 in the past two weeks, compared to 190 in the previous two weeks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID-19 Community Transmission Map, Orange County is experiencing substantial transmission. Genomic sequencing was conducted at UNC Hospitals. “The first case of Omicron is a reminder of the importance of vaccination, boosters, and general prevention strategies needed to protect against COVID-19,” said Orange County Health Director Quintana Stewart. “Everyone 5 and older should get vaccinated and boosters are recommended for everyone 16 years and older.” - Click here for more information.
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County Government Academy returns in 2022The Orange County Government Academy will return in 2022 after a two-year COVID hiatus. The academy educates citizens about the many services and programs Orange County Government provides its residents. The course is open to all county residents aged 16 and older and meets every other Tuesday in the winter/spring, beginning at 6 p.m. The 2022 cohort will begin February 2022 in a combined virtual/physical format. Please visit the schedule page for the complete schedule of presentations. Faculty from the School of Government at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill will teach an overview class on the role of counties in the intergovernmental system. Orange County staff will discuss the services provided by their departments. Students also receive behind-the-scenes tours of county facilities, if circumstances allow.
Staff from the following departments will present and answer questions - Aging
- Animal Services
- Arts Commission
- Board of Elections
- DEAPR
- Economic Development
- Emergency Services
- Health
- Housing/Community Development
- Register of Deeds
- Social Services
- Solid Waste
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The 2021-22 Grassroots Arts Program for Schools is open!This program helps fund arts experiences for schools and is open to school systems, individual schools and PTA/PTO groups. All schools must reside within Orange County.
TIMELINE: - Tuesday, Dec. 7: Application Period open
- Friday, Jan. 7: Applications due by 11:59 pm
- No later than Friday, Jan. 14: Applicants will be notified
- All projects must take place before June 30, 2022
Funding GuidelinesGrassroots Arts Program funds may be used for expenditures to conduct quality arts programs in public or private schools. Typical uses of Grassroots money include program expenses such as professional artists’ fees and travel, space rental, advertising, marketing and publicity, website and electronic media, scripts, costumes, sets, props, music and theater equipment rental.
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Schools wishing to hire teaching artists or in-school (in-person or virtual) performances are encouraged to utilize the following partner resources:
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Q&A sessions planned for human services outside agencies funding process for 2022-23
Orange County, the Town of Carrboro, and the Town of Chapel Hill's Joint Human Services/Outside Agencies Funding Application for FY2023 is available. Applicants must download the application and requested worksheets and complete them electronically. Handwritten or late applications are not accepted.
- Click here for information about the process.
The application deadline for FY23 is Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022, at 5 p.m. Applications must be submitted electronically and timestamped prior to the deadline. Please review the submission requirements in the application and contact the staff representatives with any questions prior to the deadline. For questions, please contact Melissa Allison.
UPCOMING AGENCY WORKSHOPS AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES - Date: Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2021
Subject: Performance Measure Workshop
Virtual | Pre-Registration is Required | PowerPoint (PDF)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
Subject: Application Orientation Workshop
Virtual | Pre-Registration is Required | PowerPoint
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021
Subject: Question and Answer Session
Virtual | Video
Date: Thursday, January 6, 2022
Subject: Human Services Outside Agency Application Q&A Session Virtual | Pre-Registration is Required | Registration Link
Informal No Agenda | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Upcoming events at the Department on Aging
Passmore Center: 103 Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough; (919) 245-2015
Seymour Center: 2551 Homestead Road, Chapel Hill; (919) 968-2070
Women’s Mind & Body Workshop
Ladies take time for yourselves and join us for this afternoon packed with ideas and information. Explore the many uses of a smartwatch, improving your balance, reflexology, essential oils, healthy smoothies, and more. You will be motivated to “Choose You” by our guest speaker and encouraged by all to start 2022 out in a happy and healthy way. Min: 15/ Max: 25
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 5
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Passmore
Activity: #213065-01
Register by: Wednesday, Dec. 29
Fee: FREE
Comedy Show with Robert White
Beat the winter blues with a standup comedy act performed live, on-stage by seasoned local entertainer Robert White. Min 20 / Max 26 This event will include a virtual live stream.
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 5
Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
Location: Seymour Hybrid (in-person and virtual option)
Activity: #31370301
Register by: Wednesday, Dec. 29
Fee: FREE
Special Exhibit - North Carolina Museum of Art
Art Nouveau Visionary Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) was one of the most celebrated artists in Paris at the turn of the 20th century. Influential in the art nouveau movement, he created sumptuous posters and advertising that transformed the streets of Paris into open-air art exhibitions. This exhibit celebrates the Mucha Trust collection’s first major U.S. tour in 20 years. Max 15. Zoom link provided after registration.
Date: Thursday, Jan. 6
Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
Location: Virtual
Activity: #313702-01
Register by: Thursday, Dec. 30, call 919-968-2070
Fee: FREE
Cheers to the New Year Performance
Let's ring in the New Year with the talented violinist, David Binnay. Bring a friend and enjoy an afternoon of classical music. When the performance is over, don’t forget your delicious dessert and bubbly! Min: 15/ Max: 23
Date: Friday, Jan. 7
Time: 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Seymour
Activity: #313065-02
Register by: Thursday, Dec. 30
Fee: FREE
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