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Alamance Creek Week March 17-24
Alamance Creek Week is from March 17-24 and includes events sponsored by various local governments and private organizations. You can learn more about Alamance Creek Week at the event’s official website: http://www.alamancecreekweek.org
Summer Fun and Safe Kids Expo – March 17, 2018
Summer Fun & Safe Kids Expo
Saturday, March 17th
11am-2pm
Come join Safe Kids for a day full of fun & games. Bike Safety Rodeo, Jr. Fire Fighter Challenge, Pedestrian, Home, Water & Motor Vehicle Safety all located in the parking lot adjacent to Dunham’s Sports. Operation Medicine Drop Drive Thru will run 11am-2pm. Special Appearances by Sparky the Fire Dog, Chucky the Chipmunk, McGruff the Crime Dog & more!
Then come inside for more Health & Safety vendors as well as summer programming including Camps, Classes, Tutoring & more. Face Painting provided by GatFaces, Arts & Crafts provided by Alamance Arts & Painted Grape.
Demonstrations will be located at the Stage behind the Information Desk
Burlington Academy of Dance & Arts 11:15am
Skillz 4 Kidz Martial Arts at 11:45am
Mascot Dance Party 12:15pm
Story Time “Inky the Whale” 12:45pm
Lee’s White Tiger at 1:15pm
FREE to All Ages! Visit www.summerandsafety.com for more information.
9-1-1 Service Restored
AT&T advised Alamance Co Communications the 911 system has been repaired and is working properly at this time
Some 911 Telephone Services Currently Inoperable in Alamance County
On Sunday, March 4, 2018, AT&T notified Alamance County Central Communications that there is a hardware problem, and 13,291 residents are unable to dial 9-1-1 from their land lines.
Residents may try calling 911 from cellular devices; however, as some systems are experiencing difficulties those needing emergency assistance should call (336) 570-6777 until further notice.
2017-2018 Owner-Occupied Rehab Loan Program
Applications are still available for Homeowner Rehabilitation Loans throughout the County. This program provides low interest or deferred loans to low-income homeowners who need home repairs. Low interest loan rates vary according to your ability to pay and household income, going no higher than 5%.
All clients must meet the HUD Income Limit of 80% and below the area median income, adjusted for household size. In addition, the client must own the home (no trailers unless the trailer is on a permanent foundation and the owner owns the land the trailer is on); not have any judgments or liens; and low debt-to-income ratio (other requirements are listed in the Rehab Loan brochure). The loans are for up to $30,000 depending upon the equity in the home.
If you are an interested homeowner, please visit www.burlingtonnc.gov or contact the City of Burlington at 336-222-5093 to have an application mailed.
Additional questions can be directed to Planning Director Libby Hodges at Libby.Hodges@alamance-nc.com.
Candidate filing for appellate judicial offices set for June
RALEIGH, N.C.: After an order from the Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals issued Friday (Feb. 9), candidates for N.C. Supreme Court and N.C. Court of Appeals will not file for election during the February filing period. Under the order, primaries will not be held for judicial offices in 2018.
Candidate filing period begins Monday
RALEIGH, N.C.: The regular filing period begins at noon Monday, Feb. 12, and ends at noon Feb. 28 for candidates running for most elected offices across North Carolina in 2018.
County Government Academy Spring 2018 Now Accepting Applications
Alamance County is now accepting applications for its upcoming Spring 2018 County Government Academy. The academy is free and will run for 10 consecutive Tuesdays from 6:00-8:30pm (the County Landfill session will start at 3:00pm-5:00pm) at various county departments starting on March 13th and will conclude on May 15th.
The County Government Academy helps participants understand the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community.
Participants must be Alamance County residents. Members serving on board-appointed advisory boards/committees are encouraged to sign-up. Class size is limited and academy slots are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Participants are asked to commit to attending every session.
The application is available online at: http://www.alamance-nc.com/county101/sign-up/ . For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com .