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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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- 08/23/2019 8:43 AM
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Magical Hill Festival and Fairy House Competition
Celebrate everything whimsical and magical at the Magical Hill Festival on Saturday, Sept. 21! Read on for details on entering the Fairy House Competition.
- 07/17/2019 2:10 PM
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Open Studio in Downtown Chapel Hill
This summer, an art studio will pop up in a vacant storefront in downtown Chapel Hill, offering visitors a chance to watch four talented local artists at work.
- 07/17/2019 10:09 AM
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Applications Now Open for 2nd Annual Chapel Hill Peoples Academy
Chapel Hill residents and anyone with connections to the community are encouraged to apply for the 2nd annual Town of Chapel Hill Peoples Academy.
- 05/15/2019
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Learn more about Adopt a Park/Greenway on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 1.
Chapel Hill Parks & Recreation is hosting a guided trail walk and presentation on our Adopt-a-Park/Greenway program in celebration of National Trails Day, on Saturday, June 1. Join local dignitaries and our volunteers to learn more and enjoy a short walk on the Lower Booker Creek Trail.
- 05/07/2019 3:17 PM
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Mayor Pam Hemminger to Proclaim May 18 as Kids to Parks Day in Chapel Hill
Celebrated annually on the third Saturday of May, Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation will participate in Kids to Parks Day – a national day of play that connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks.
- 05/07/2019 9:43 AM
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Bloom Fest to Celebrate All Things Spring in Downtown Chapel Hill
Enjoy arts and science activities, performances, and floral displays.
- 05/06/2019 11:57 AM
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Town of Chapel Hill Seeks Artists for Summer Residency and Downtown Open Studio
A vacant space in downtown will be transformed into an arts studio for the summer and four local artists will serve as community-based artists in residence.
- 04/29/2019 12:51 PM
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Volunteer Day at Pritchard Park: Pulling Invasive plants
To promote greater diversity of native plants and animals, beautify Pritchard Park, and create a healthier ecosystem, the Explore More Team at Chapel Hill Public Library is asking for volunteers to help uproot invasive exotic plants.
- 04/29/2019 11:42 AM
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Chapel Hill Public Library Hosts Zara, A One-Person Show
Zara, an original one person show about race, religion and identity in the American South closes its debut tour with a free performance and audience Q&A at Chapel Hill Public Library at 7 p.m Wednesday, May 1.
- 04/24/2019 2:52 PM
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Near & Far Festival Celebrates Cultural Diversity
Celebrate Chapel Hill's diversity at Near & Far, a local celebration of global cultures on Sunday, April 28.
- 04/18/2019 4:00 PM
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Summer Recreation Programs Released, Registration begins May 6
Available now, are our 2019 Summer Recreation Programs. Featured this summer are two national promotions for celebrating parks and recreation, as well as new family art classes and outdoor adventure programs.
- 04/09/2019 12:40 PM
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Art Gallery, Puppet Shows Pop Up in Downtown Chapel Hill
For four days, a vacant space in downtown Chapel Hill will be transformed into an art gallery and puppet theater. Tarish Pipkins, also known as the master puppeteer Jeghetto, will take over 109 E. Franklin Street April 12-14.
- 04/04/2019 12:45 PM
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Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation continues to expand our efforts in supporting health and wellness in Chapel Hill.
We’ve created some of our own, as well as partnered with local healthcare providers to deliver a host of group fitness and outdoor adventure programs. Here are a collection of fantastic healthy and fun outlets to help stay fit, healthy, and, ideally, stress-free this spring and summer.
- 04/02/2019 2:40 PM
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Near & Far Festival Celebrates Diversity with Music, Dance, and Activities for All Ages
The Near & Far Festival returns to Chapel Hill on Sunday, April 28, with music, dance, and cultural traditions from around the globe.
- 03/29/2019 4:29 PM
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Pulitzer-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright Paula Vogel Hosts Play Writing “Bake-Off”
Area writers have a chance to work with Pulitzer-winning and Tony Award-nominated playwright Paula Vogel as she hosts one of her one-of-a-kind Bake-Offs on April 6.
- 03/28/2019 8:00 AM
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The e-newsletter of the Town of Chapel Hill offers a fresh update each week!
- 03/26/2019 3:00 PM
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Summer Employment Opportunities with Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation
Come join a thriving and diverse team committed to excellence and FUN! We’re currently hiring for camp counselors, lifeguards, swim instructors, camp coordinators, and inclusion counselors. The Town of Chapel Hill is certified as a Living Wage Employer.
- 03/25/2019 1:23 PM
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Books Sandwiched In Meets April 3
Books Sandwiched In will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, to discuss "Sing, Unburied, Sing" by Jesmyn Ward.
- 03/25/2019 9:38 AM
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Big Book Sale at Chapel Hill Public Library April 5-7
Choose from more than 20,000 books, movies and more at the Big Book Sale April 5-7. Proceeds benefit the programs, collections and services of Chapel Hill Public Library.
- 03/25/2019 9:30 AM
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Plastic-Free Egg-stravaganza Comes to Downtown Chapel Hill
The first ever Plastic-free Egg-stravaganza is happening on April 14! Children 2 to 8 can bring their baskets and hunt for reusable wooden eggs at 140 West Plaza.