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REGISTRATION EXTENDED FOR VETERANS PARADE

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Community, County News, General News, Public Events, Veterans.

The deadline for registration in the Veterans Parade is now Thursday, October 17, 2019.

The parade honors our county’s veterans who gave so much in service to their country. The deadline is now extended to give as many people and groups as possible the chance to take part. All Alamance County veterans are invited to march or ride in the parade. Anyone who wishes to march in the parade in support of veterans i also invited to take part.

Anyone who wishes to join in the parade can register by contacting the Veterans Services Office. Visit the Veterans Services website at https://www.alamance-nc.com/veterans to register. You can also call (336) 570-2361 or (336) 570-6764, or visit the office at 201 West Elm Street in Graham.

“We invite all our residents to attend the parade. We want to show our support for our wonderful veterans,” says Tammy Crawford, Veterans Services Director.

The 6th Annual Veterans Day Parade will take place in Downtown Graham beginning at 10 A.M. on Saturday, November 9. Following the parade, there will be an event with food, crafts, and live entertainment.

For further information, please contact Tammy Crawford, Alamance County Veterans Services Director, at Tammy.Crawford@alamance-nc.com.

6th Annual Trailathlon – October 26, 2019 – 9am

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Join the Haw River Trail and the community of Saxapahaw for our Annual Trailathlon, a Haw River Trail fundraiser. This multi-sport adventure brings together families and athletes of all abilities and skill levels to enjoy the natural recreation opportunities of the Haw River corridor. The race starts with a two-mile round trip paddle on Saxapahaw Lake, followed by a six-mile rolling countryside bike ride, and finishes with a 5K trail run on a new section of trail.

The race is untimed and is intended to draw appreciation for the Haw River Trail, the Haw River, and surrounding communities. But don’t let that deter you from racing your friends and family to the finish line!
All proceeds support the Haw River Trail’s new Saxapahaw Island Park.

For more information and to register, visit alamanceparks.com or call 336-229-2410.

Alamance County 2020 Census Executive Committee Convenes – UPDATED

Written by Alamance Webmaster on . Posted in Announcements, Boards and Committees, Census 2020, Commissioners, Community, County News, General News, GIS, Public Events.

Edit: Corrected Meeting Date

With the upcoming spring launch of the 2020 Census, Chair Amy Scott Galey of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners has convened a 2020 Census Executive Committee. This committee made up of community leaders will help lead the charge in ensuring that all Alamance County residents are counted in order to maximize both federal representation and federal dollars. The first meeting will take place at Impact Alamance (133 E. Davis St., Burlington) on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at 9am. Special guest Cara Townsend, regional coordinator for the North Carolina 2020 Census, will present how census information is used and its benefits to the
local community.

“Billions of dollars in federal funding as well as congressional seats are tied to census numbers, and it is vital that North Carolina is accurately represented.” said Chair Galey. “Community participation is crucial in the effort to count each resident living in the county. Our goal is to proactively develop solutions to increase our 2010 census participation rate of 78% as each person counted brings in $1,623 dollars of federal funding per year for ten years.”

Members of the County’s 2020 Census Executive Committee are:

  • Ian Baltutis, Mayor for City of Burlington
  • Dr. Bruce Benson, Superintendent of Alamance-Burlington School System
  • Buddy Boggs, Mayor for Town of Haw River
  • Dr. Connie Book, President of Elon University
  • Phil Bowers, Executive Director of Sustainable Alamance
  • Tony Foriest, Former State Senator and Community Leader
  • Amy Scott Galey, Chair of the Alamance County Board of Commissioners
  • Allen Gant, Jr., Chair of Glen Raven Inc.
  • Dr. Algie Gatewood, President of Alamance Community College
  • Tracey Grayzer, President of Impact Alamance
  • Ed Hooks, Mayor Pro-Tem for City of Mebane
  • F.D. Hornaday, President of Knit-Wear Fabrics, Inc.
  • Jane Iseley, Iseley Farms
  • Martha Krall, Alamance Alliance for Families and Children in North Carolina
  • Heidi Norwick, President of United Way
  • Carrie Theall, Executive Director of Alamance Partnership for Children
  • Michael Trollinger, Council Member for the Town of Green Level
  • Mac Williams, President of Alamance Chamber

For further information, please contact Marlena Isley, Alamance County GIS Director, at Marlena.Isley@alamance-nc.com.

Cedarock Fall Festival

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Cedarock Historical Farm Saturday, October 5th, 10am-2pm

Join us for family fun at the Cedarock Fall Festival! The event will be held at the Cedarock Historical Farm on October 5th from 10am-2pm. The festival offers activities for all ages, including:

  • Hayrides
  • Kids’ Games (With Candy and Prizes)
  • Face Painting
  • Horse Rides
  • Live music from Sassafras
  • Historical Garrett Farm Open House
  • Delicious food for purchase

The festival is free and open to the public. Cedarock Park is located at 4242 R. Dean Coleman Rd., Burlington, NC 27215. For questions or more information please call (336) 229 2410, visit the Alamance Parks website at www.alamanceparks.com, or visit the Cedarock Park Facebook page at facebook.com/alamanceparks.

Haw River Trail Run Benefiting SOAC – Saturday, October 19, 2019 – 8am

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Join us for a beautiful Trail Run along the banks of the Haw River to benefit Special Olympics of Alamance County. This out and back course will give you a tour of the Sellers Falls section of the Haw River and Mountains-to-Sea Trail. The run will start and end in Red Slide Park in the shadows of the historic Cone Denim Mill.

SOAC serves 400 adult and youth athletes with developmental disabilities and provides year-round athletic competition in 13 sports. Participants are provided the opportunity to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, and experience joy at all levels – all at no cost.

Mark a place on your calendar for this exciting event benefiting an outstanding organization! Registration ends on October 19, 2019. For more information, and to register, please visit the link below or call 336-570-6760.

https://runsignup.com/Race/NC/HawRiver/SpecialOlympicsofAlamanceHawRiverTrailRun

Veterans Pension Facts and Fiction Program

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The Veterans Pension Facts and Fiction, hosted by the Alamance County Veterans Services, will take place on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, from 9am-11am at Impact Alamance (133 East Davis Street, Burlington).

This program will provide information about eligible benefits for veterans or surviving spouses of veterans in need of care.

For further questions, please contact the Alamance County Veterans Services at (336) 570- 6763.

County Government Academy Fall Kick-Off 2019

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Now Accepting Applications

Alamance County Government will kick-off the 2019 Fall County Government Academy on Tuesday, September 10th, 2019.  The County Government Academy gives participants a behind the scenes look at the county’s responsibilities and the vital role that county government plays in the community.  Join us in learning how your tax dollars are spent!

The academy 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 September 10th and concluding on November 12th.

  • September 10th – Orientation, Clerk to the Board, County Manager, & Group Exercise
  • September 17th – Agricultural & Horticulture Services: Cooperative Extension, Food Sciences Cooking Demonstration & Soil & Water Conservation
  • September 24th – Public Safety: Sheriff’s Office
  • October 1st – Developmental & Technical Services: GIS, Inspections, IT and Recreation & Parks
  • October 8th – Human Services: Environmental Health, Public Health, and Social Services
  • October 15th – Register of Deeds, Planning, & Tax Administration
  • October 22nd – Emergency Services (Part 1): Fire Marshal & Central Communications
  • October 29th – Emergency Services (Part 2): Emergency Management & Emergency Medical Services
  • November 5th – Solid Waste Management (3:00-5:00pm)*
  • November 12th – Burlington-Alamance Airport Tour
  • November 18th – Meet & Greet w/ County Commissioners followed by Graduation/Recognition

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. Application forms are available online at: http://www.alamance-nc.com/countygovacademy.  For more information, please call 336-570-4042 or email: tory.frink@alamance-nc.com.

Alamance County Board of Elections to Conduct Educational Seminar on Voter ID Requirement

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RALEIGH, N.C. – The Alamance County Board of Elections will hold an educational seminar about voter photo identification requirements at 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, at the Williams High School Auditorium, 1307 South Church Street, Burlington, NC 27215.

The seminar is free and open to the public.

Beginning in 2020, voters will be required to provide photo identification before they vote. This includes both in-person and by-mail voting, with some exceptions. In November 2018, North Carolina voters approved an amendment to the N.C. Constitution to require voters to present photo ID at the polls.

Session Law 2018-144 requires each county board of elections to hold at least two voter ID seminars before September 1, 2019. Attendees also will receive information about voting options, including absentee-by-mail, One-Stop early voting and Election Day voting. Information about provisional voting, the availability of free North Carolina voter ID cards and residency requirements for voting also will be provided.

For more information on the voter ID requirement in North Carolina, please go to www.ncsbe.gov/Voter-ID.

Questions? Please contact the Alamance County Board of Elections at 336-570-6755.

SAFETY EVENT – Learn from Alamance County’s Finest

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The month of June is National Safety Awareness Month. Our committee will be sponsoring a large safety event on June 8, 2019, from 10am to 2pm at Lamb’s Chapel in Burlington the airport location. During this event we will be having the Sheriff Department, Burlington Police, Burlington Fire Department, Alamance County Emergency Services, NC Cooperative Extension, NC Highway Patrol and Agrisafe Network presenting a variety of safety presentations.

New FootGolf Course Opening at Cedarock Park, Saturday May 25, 2019

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BURLINGTON – Starting Saturday, May 25, there will be something new to do at Cedarock Park. Alamance Parks is introducing a new FootGolf course to the park. The Cedarock FootGolf course starts at the Park Office and offers 18 holes of play on an open course. The game utilizes a soccer ball that is kicked into a series of holes. Like golf, the object of the game is to complete the course using the fewest possible shots. Visitors can bring their own soccer ball to use or rent a ball from the park office.

The new FootGolf course complements the existing two Disc Golf courses as well as six miles of both hiking and equestrian trails, a historical farm, fishing ponds, playground and ample field space for open play.

Cedarock Park is open from 8am-9pm. For more information about Cedarock Park and the new FootGolf course visit www.alamanceparks.com or call 336-229-2410.