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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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- 12/06/2017 11:58 AM
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Kick Off: Public Invited to Explore More at Pritchard Park
Explore More at Pritchard Park, a new outdoor learning and play initiative, kicks off Dec. 10. Choose your own adventure!
- 11/21/2017 10:41 AM
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Books Sandwiched In Meets Dec. 6
Books Sandwiched In meets at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, to talk about "Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love" by Dava Sobel.
- 11/21/2017 10:37 AM
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Chapel Hill Public Library Big Book Sale
Get some of your holiday shopping done at the Big Book Sale Dec. 1-3 at Chapel Hill Public Library. Proceeds support the library's collections, services and programs.
- 11/17/2017 1:55 PM
Parks & RecreationTown-Sponsored EventsNews Releases
Chapel Hill’s First Downtown Holiday Craft Bazaar
A new holiday bazaar brings handmade creations, food trucks and entertainment to the Plaza at 140 W. Franklin St. on Dec. 3.
- 11/17/2017 1:44 PM
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Chapel Hill-Carrboro Holiday Parade
The holiday parade is coming! Get there early on Dec. 9 to get the best spot to see creatively decorated floats, community groups, and more.
- 11/15/2017 9:34 AM
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“Exhale” Sculpture Mist Turned Off For Winter
The mist feature of the "Exhale" sculpture at the Plaza at 140 W. Franklin St. has been turned off for the winter, but you can still enjoy the colorful lights. The mist will return in April.
- 11/09/2017 9:00 AM
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An Evening With Nancy Pearl, America’s Librarian
Chapel Hill Public Library will host a special event with Nancy Pearl, America's Librarian, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16.
- 11/06/2017 3:31 PM
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Chapel Hill Celebrates Arbor Day on Nov. 17
A tree will be planted at Chapel Hill Town Hall as part of the celebration.
- 11/02/2017 8:30 AM
Economic DevelopmentParks & RecreationTown-Sponsored EventsNews Releases
Downtown Food Truck Event: Rodeo on Rosemary
Local favorite food trucks will line up for the “Rodeo on Rosemary” food truck rodeo from 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5.
- 10/26/2017 8:57 AM
Parks & RecreationTown-Sponsored EventsNews ReleasesTeens
Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation announces Haunted Hill--A Fun, Family Event
Come to Haunted Hill on Oct. 28 for Trunk-or-Treat, a spooky trail, an outdoor movie, glow-in-the-dark rock climbing and more.
- 10/23/2017 2:29 PM
Library NewsTown-Sponsored EventsNews Releases
Chapel Hill Public Library Closing and Special Evening on Nov. 16
- 10/19/2017 1:47 PM
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Special Kids Activity: Design Your Own Downtown!
Join us on Oct. 30 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. to celebrate National Community Planning Month by designing your own downtown at 140 West Plaza in Downtown Chapel Hill.
- 10/18/2017 3:47 PM
Economic DevelopmentParks & RecreationTown-Sponsored EventsNews Releases
Widely Successful First Ever Pickleball Tournament
"We had a wonderfully successful tournament this weekend, and we've received many positive comments from participants, and look forward to more tournaments in the future." said Brad Hemminger, one of the organizers.
- 10/17/2017 11:39 AM
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Books Sandwiched In Meets Nov. 1
Books Sandwiched In will meet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Nov. 1 at Chapel Hill Public Library to discuss "Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History" by Elizabeth Kolbert.
- 02/04/2017 5:23 PM
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A Message from Mayor Pam Hemminger
We wish to thank those who have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety of our community during this event.
- 02/03/2017 3:31 PM
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A Message from Mayor Pam Hemminger
We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this issue.
- 04/22/2016 10:41 AM
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Town Seeks Public Input on Proposed Cemetery Memorial Marker
A public input and information session on a proposed cemetery memorial marker to be placed at the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 3.
- 05/10/2013
Council/Government NewsTown-Sponsored EventsNews ReleasesChapel Hill 2020 (INACTIVE)
Council Committee to Give Presentation to Community Stakeholders on Advisory Board Review
Presentations will be given May 16 and May 21 at Town Hall.