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Elected officials from Orange County and the Town of Carrboro break ground on the 203 Project, which will house the Orange County Southern Branch Library and Orange County Skills Development Center.

Groundbreaking held for Southern Branch Library, Carrboro Cultural Center


More than 100 invited guests and friends convened Thursday afternoon for a groundbreaking on the site of the future Orange County Southern Branch Library and Cultural Center at 203 S. Greensboro Street.

The library will serve residents in or near southern Orange County. The facility will also provide a permanent home for the Orange County Skills Development Center; Carrboro Recreation, Parks and Cultural Resources Department; WCOM Radio, the Virtual Justice Center; and performance/multipurpose uses. 

Construction is expected to take 19 months and is scheduled to begin in June.

"Expanding library services in the southern portion of the county has been a stated goal of the Orange County Board of Commissioners for 35 years," said Renee Price, Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners. "The Southern Branch Library and Cultural Center will become a community oasis that nourishes the mind, body and soul."
  • Learn more about the 203 Project at www.the203project.org.

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Annual Art in the Garden exhibition kicks off this weekend


This May, the three-day 27th Annual Art in the Garden Sculpture Exhibition will kick off in Hillsborough. The exhibition features 10 regional and nationally recognized sculptors and is unique in its focus on the home garden. According to the event website, the sculptures are carefully placed in acres of “intimate garden settings, winding paths and open spaces.” Attendees are encouraged to stroll the grounds, discover unique pieces nestled among the foliage or displayed amidst flowering bushes, and to purchase the sculptures for their own home gardens: all the pieces are for sale.

Learn more about the exhibition and the artists at https://garden-art-gallery.com/. The event is free but pre-registration is required. The exhibition will take place on Saturday May 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 .p.m.; Sunday May 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Saturday May 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Department on Aging to host presentation on Five Wishes

 

The Orange County Department on Aging and the Project EngAGE End of Life Choices Senior Resource Team invite the public to attend a discussion on The Five Wishes on May 11.
 
Instructors Sheila Evans and Anne Weston will walk you through the importance of discussing and documenting your care and comfort choices with the Five Wishes. End of life care should honor your personal choices. The Five Wishes is more than just a document, it can be tool you need to ensure your voice is heard and choices are known.  It's about connecting families, learning to communicate with our healthcare providers, and supporting our community members using advance directives. 
 
Each registrant will receive a free copy of the Five Wishes. Light refreshments will be served from 5:30 – 6 p.m. 
 
The FREE event will take place on Wednesday, May 11, from 6 – 7:30 pm.
 
To register, please contact the Seymour Center at 919-968-2070 by Monday, May 9.
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Orange County Arts Commission offers summer camps for youth


Bring out your child's creative side this summer. The Orange County Arts Commission will host several camps for children of all ages.

Programs on mosaic art, drumming, painting, creative writing and musical theatre are just some of the offerings available. Visit the Arts Commission website for more information. Check back often – more camps are being added regularly!

Financial Assistance available

We want ALL youth to be able enjoy the benefits of self expression, regardless of financial standing. Please complete our Youth Scholarship Application if you need financial assistance. 

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Orange County invites the public to a “Spring Celebration” in recognition of Older Americans Month


Orange County Department on Aging and the Project Engage Intergenerational Senior Resource Team invite the public to celebrate Older Americans Month with them at the Passmore Spring Celebration and Arts and Crafts with Grand-Friends dual event happening Saturday, May 14.

We want our community to know that “We Are Here for You,” and that we recognize and celebrate the countless contributions, past and present, of our older adults. 

This event is for all ages and highlights the many programs, classes and events offered at the Passmore Center, including our wonderful intergenerational programs for the young and the young-at-heart. 

Event Activities Include:
  • Meet instructors and sign up for classes
  • Live music by trumpeter, Horace Sher
  • Lunch provided by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office
  • Arts and Crafts with Grand-Friends
Register for one or both events by Friday, May 6, by calling 919-245-2015:
  • Arts and Crafts with Grand-Friends (Activity #223067-01)
  • Passmore Spring Celebration (Activity #223070-01)
Event sponsored by Orange County Arts Commission, Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Project EngAGE Intergenerational Senior Resource Team.
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