October Is
Employee Appreciation Month!

We're excited to recognize and celebrate our excellent employees all month long! We have a variety of events, programs, rewards, and recognitions planned throughout the month.

New this year: Saturday, October 5 is Town Employee Day at UNC vs Pitt Football Game. You can buy discounted tickets and see our great Town team shouted out on the big screen. A link to discounted tickets will be emailed to all Town employees soon.

Cal Horton Award Ceremony & Reception

Thursday, October 22 at Chapel Hill Public Library Room B

3 pm reception/3:30 pm ceremony

The Cal Horton Award is the Town’s highest employee honor. We’ll recognize all of this year’s nominees and reveal this year’s winner at this event. 

Signature Food Events

TACO TUESDAY on Tuesday, October 1

11:30 am–1:30 pm at Eubanks Park & Ride

Kick off the month with a taco feast from Ta Contento. Munch on chips and salsa and mingle with teammates from different departments, then dive into your taco, quesadilla, or burrito bowl!  

BREAKFAST & BINGO on Thursday, October 10

7:00 am–9:00 am at Chapel Hill Public Library Room B

Start your morning right with breakfast from Snooze Eatery - and a side of Bingo! We’ll have plenty of coffee and Bingo prizes. 

COOKOUT & YARD GAMES on Tuesday, October 15

11:30 am–1:30 pm at Southern Community Park

 You’re invited to the cookout! JMS Catering will bring the grill and you bring your appetite. You can also bring your competitive spirit for games – including cornhole and basketball to giant Jenga and Connect Four.

FROZEN FRIDAY on Friday, October 25

Throughout the day at Town buildings

We’ll close out the month on a sweet note! All afternoon, Alsie’s Ice Cream trucks will visit Town facilities – and we’ll deliver LocoPops for folks who work different schedules and shifts. Stay tuned for a schedule as we get closer to the day.