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Welcome to Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation's Inspire, Create and Preserve Blog. We’re so happy you are here!
Inspire-Create-Preserve is our chance to share with you how we continue to keep Chapel Hill highly regarded for its quality of life through providing parks, greenways, recreation programs and facilities for resident and visitors to enjoy. The name of this page mirrors Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation’s vision statement which is to Inspire, Create and Preserve.
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- 03/21/2019 8:00 AM
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- 03/14/2019 5:09 PM
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Rodeo on Rosemary Returns with a Fundraiser to Benefit TABLE
Food lovers and families can enjoy an afternoon of fun activities and favorite food trucks in support of a great cause.
- 03/08/2019 10:57 AM
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Ribbon Cutting for New Turf Fields at Homestead Park
The community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 23 -- the first weekend of spring – to celebrate our new turf fields at Homestead Park, 100 Aquatic Drive, which has undergone a major renovation. Triangle United Soccer & Rainbow Soccer assisted with funding the project.
- 03/07/2019 9:51 AM
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Trash Can Bouquets Pop Up in Chapel Hill This Week
Floral bouquets are popping up on Franklin Street and at Chapel Hill Public Library.
- 03/04/2019 3:36 PM
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Skip the Straw Month
Orange County and the Towns of Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough have declared March 2019 as “Skip the Straw” month
- 02/22/2019 4:59 PM
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Chapel Hill eNews
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- 02/21/2019 3:58 PM
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Council Summary from Wednesday Meeting
Topics include the Initial Budget Public Forum, Rogers Road Zoning, Greene Tract Resolution, Eastowne Development, and more.
- 02/20/2019 10:00 AM
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Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation Announces Summer Employment Opportunities and Information Session
Come join a thriving and diverse team committed to excellence and FUN! We’re currently accepting applications for camp counselors, lifeguards, swim instructors, camp coordinators, and inclusion counselors. The Town of Chapel Hill is certified as a Living Wage Employer.
- 02/15/2019 9:04 AM
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Durham Orange Quilters Guild Marks 40th Anniversary with Downtown Pop-Up Show & Sale and Library Quilt Exhibit
The Guild will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a Pop-Up Quilt Show and Sale followed by a Quilt Exhibit at Chapel Hill Public Library.
- 02/13/2019 10:55 AM
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Honoring the Chapel Hill Nine with Site Dedication and Community Celebration
The Town will unveil a rendering of the commemorative marker outside of the West End Wine Bar, which occupies the space where Colonial Drug used to be.
- 02/01/2019 4:00 PM
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Valentines Day and Healthy Heart Month Swim Pass Special
If you have been thinking about trying out the swimming pool, or encouraging a friend or loved one to start swimming, this February special is just right for you! Give the gift of Heart Health today with our Valentine’s Day Swim Pass Special!
- 02/01/2019 8:28 AM
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Books Sandwiched In Meets Feb. 6
Books Sandwiched In will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, to discuss "Fever" by Mary Beth Keane.
- 01/30/2019 2:10 PM
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Town Asks for Community Perspectives on Purpose, Impact of Arts and Culture
How do the arts affect you? Take a survey and help shape the future of Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture.
- 01/07/2019 3:00 PM
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Hargraves Community Center to host two Open Forums for new and innovative programming
The Hargraves Community Center will host two Open Forums to hear the community's input and ideas for offering new and innovative activities and recreation programs. Join us on either Tuesday, January 8 from 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. or Saturday, January 12th from 10-11:30 a.m. in the Hargraves Auditorium.
- 12/10/2018 6:05 PM
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Storm Diego Update 6 p.m. Monday
Town of Chapel Hill Services Resume Tuesday on Delayed Schedule
- 12/10/2018 10:19 AM
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Town of Chapel Hill Closed for Non-Emergency Services Monday, Dec. 10
Please watch for updates later today regarding storm cleanup and service schedules for Tuesday.
- 11/27/2018 3:35 PM
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Community Invited to Honor Local Civil Rights Heroes at Exhibit Launch and Reception
"Opening Our Future," a traveling exhibit about the Civil Rights Movement in Chapel Hill, will be unveiled Friday, Nov. 30, at Chapel Hill Public Library.
- 11/27/2018 10:13 AM
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Books Sandwiched In Meets Dec. 5
Books Sandwiched In will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, to talk about "Longitude" by Dava Sobel.
- 11/26/2018 4:50 PM
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Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library Dec. 7
Browse and buy from a collection of more than 20,000 books, movies, vinyl, games, art and more at the Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library.
- 11/15/2018 3:05 PM
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Who’s up for a Virtual Swim Challenge across the English Channel?
Who’s up for a challenge to start off the New Year? Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation is hosting a virtual Swim Challenge across the English Channel to encourage you to set a goal, get yourself moving, and swim your way to a healthier new you in 2019.