Orange County administrative offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Solid Waste Management
Curbside recycling will not be collected on Wednesday, June 19. Wednesday recycling will be collected on Thursday, June 20. For the remainder of the week, curbside recycling collection will be delayed by one day. The Solid Waste Administrative Office, Orange County Landfill, and Waste and Recycling Centers will be closed on Wednesday, June 19. The Solid Waste Administrative Office, Orange County Landfill, Waste and Recycling Centers, and curbside recycling collection will operate as normal on Monday and Tuesday.
Library
All locations will be closed on Wednesday, June 19.
Orange County Public Transportation
OCPT will operate limited service serving the county dialysis route ONLY (Carolina Dialysis) on Wednesday. Full service will resume Thursday, June 20.
As always, emergency services are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
The county will resume normal operating schedules on Tuesday, June 20.
Orange County Hosts Juneteenth Events
Orange County Office of Equity and Inclusion, Orange County Public Library, Orange County Arts Commission, and the Orange County Human Relations Commission
Join Orange County in a transformational journey of reflection, empowerment, and celebration at our Juneteenth Kickoff Celebration. We invite all members of our community to honor the enduring legacy of resilience and liberation throughout the Black community by exploring the unbound journey toward freedom through healing our connections to the land, body, and spirit.
Learn more: https://www.orangecountync.gov/3371/2024-Juneteenth-Celebration
Dept. on Aging
Juneteenth: The History and Celebration
Juneteenth ignites a jubilant celebration of African American freedom and achievement. Dive into the profound history behind Juneteenth with Vibrance, a sound therapist, educator, and entrepreneur. Through her captivating presentation, experience the resilience that has echoed for generations since enslaved people were liberated on June 19, 1865. Joyous music and refreshments will follow. This is a hybrid event and a link will be provided a week prior to event for virtual participants.
This is a FREE event!
Tuesday, June 18, 2-3:30 pm
Seymour Center, 2551 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC
Register by Tuesday, June 11 at 919-968-2070
Click link to enlarge flyer: https://orangecountync.gov/DocumentCenter/View/27857/JUNETEENTH-1344X950
Orange County Public Library
Link to events: https://orangecountync.librarycalendar.com/events/list?keywords=blac&private=no