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Click on the heading of a news release to read the entire document. November 3 Advance in Fitness Competition 12/18/2009 Three winners in the NBA FIT Challenge competition at Hunt Community Center will participate in the Charlotte Bobcats regional competition next month. Town Offices Alter Hours Dec. 16 12/7/2009 All Town offices will close from noon until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16 for the employee holiday luncheon. Offices will reopen after the lunch. Parade Entries Signing Up 11/10/2009 Entry applications are due Monday, Nov. 23 for the 15th annual Happy Holly Days Christmas Parade, which draws huge crowds along Main Street on the second Saturday of December. This year's parade is Saturday, Dec. 12. Lineup for entries starts at 9:30 a.m. The parade begins at 11 a.m. Mighty Mite Gold Team Advances in Youth Football 11/9/2009 The Mighty Mite Gold team plays Wendell on Sunday, Nov. 15 in Clayton in the semi-finals of the East Wake Football League playoffs. The winner will move on to play in the league championship. Recreation Panel Seeks Applicants 11/09/2009 The Town is seeking applicants for its Recreation Advisory Committee, which advises the Town Council. Applications are due Nov. 11. Water Break Affects 2 Downtown Streets 11/4/2009 Approximately 10-15 homes on two downtown streets were without water after a water line valve broke Wednesday morning at the intersection of Main Street and Maple Avenue. Youth Football Playoffs Begin 11/3/2009 Holly Springs Yellow Jacket squads hit the road Saturday, Nov. 7 for the East Wake Football League playoffs after all three Gold teams compiled winning division records in youth football regular season play. October Watch for Trick-or-Treaters Oct. 31 11/29/09 Trick-or-treaters will be out and about Saturday, Oct. 31. So Town leaders ask for your help in promoting safety and courtesy on Halloween. Bass Lake Road Bridge Closed Nov. 2-13 10/27/2009 Bass Lake Road will close to thru traffic Nov. 2-13 so the state Department of Transportation can work on the bridge at Bass Lake Park and Retreat Center. September Bass Lake Day Oct. 3 9/30/2009 Holly Springs' annual environmental education festival is Saturday, Oct. 3 at Bass Lake Park. The festival runs from 2-5 p.m. and is followed by a free concert from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. HollyFest on Saturday, Oct. 31 9/30/2009 Enjoy food, music, crafts, games and contests for kids, racing pigs and more at HollyFest, a fall tradition in Holly Springs on Saturday, Oct. 31. The festival runs from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in Womble Park. Street Repaving Expanded 9/29/2009 Repaving will occur this fall on about seven additional streets as part of a resurfacing project that began last spring. Work by Ellington Contractors is expected to start this week and take about two months. Main Street Enhancement Under Way 9/25/2009 Improvements to Main Street downtown are under way, so motorists should be extra careful between Center and Raleigh streets. HollyFest Applications Accepted 9/10/2009 Vendor applications are due Sept. 25 for this year's HollyFest celebration, which will be held Oct. 31 in Womble Park. Dog Day in the Park Sept. 26 9/8/2009 Dogs and their best friends will gather in Womble Park on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. for food, entertainment and information on adoption. Holly Springs' annual Dog Day in the Park has a new feature this year - a Carolina DockDogs jumping competition that begins during Dog Day and concludes on Sunday. Garbage Pickup Altered Labor Day Week 9/1/2009 Solid waste collection throughout Holly Springs will be delayed one day the week of Sept. 7 because of the Labor Day holiday. August National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 4 8/3/2009 Take a bite out of crime by joining friends, neighbors and Holly Springs police for National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 6-8 p.m. at Womble Park. Enjoy a night of music and free food, including hotdogs and hamburgers, popcorn and ice cream. Activities will include a bike safety rodeo for kids 15 and under, taekwondo and dance demonstrations, a watermelon eating contest, inflatables and games for kids. Hazard Plan Comment Sought 8/28/2009 The Town is seeking public comment as it updates the plan for dealing with hurricanes and other natural disasters.
July Parks Fee Payment Altered 7/17/2009 Holly Springs Parks and Recreation will be unable to accept credit card payments on Monday, July 20 for any programs or classes. The credit card service interruption applies to registration online and at all facilities. School to Hold Emergency Drill 7/16/2009 Police, Fire, EMS and Wake County Public Schools officials will conduct an emergency response exercise Wednesday morning, July 22, at Holly Ridge Middle School. Fire Department Raises Rating 7/14/2009 The Holly Springs Fire Department has improved its insurance rating from Class 6 to Class 4, enabling commercial properties without sprinkler systems to save on fire insurance premiums. Retail Preferences Surveyed 7/6/2009 Holly Springs is answering the nationwide recession with a spate of development along the N.C. 55 corridor as major shopping centers and other retail establishments take shape. Now Town officials are asking people who live or do business in Holly Springs what stores, restaurants and other businesses are needed in those developments. An online retail preferences survey is under way to assess what commercial businesses people want. Art After Dark July 10 7/1/2009 Enjoy an evening of local art, live music and refreshments during the monthly Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina art walk on Friday, July 10 from 6- 8 p.m. It's free and open to everyone. June Holiday Celebration Sunday, July 5 6/25/2009 Enjoy an old-fashioned Independence Day celebration with fireworks and other family fun Sunday, July 5 at Womble Park from 5-9 p.m. Town Offices Closed July 3 6/25/2009 Town Hall, Holly Springs Cultural Center and Hunt Community Center will close Friday, July 3 for Independence Day. Bass Lake Park and Retreat Center will remain open. Tennis Registration Under Way 6/16/2009 Holly Springs Parks and Recreation begins new tennis sessions in June and July. May Cornhole Cup Saturday May 30 5/28/2009 Get your “A” game ready for the second annual Cornhole Cup tournament on Saturday, May 30 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Womble Park picnic shelter. Collection May 30 for Domestic Violence Victims 5/27/2009 Holly Springs police and Interact representatives will collect items for domestic violence victims Saturday, May 30 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Food Lion store on Main Street in Holly Springs. Senior Expo May 30 at Cultural Center 5/20/2009 Learn about services, benefits and other issues affecting older adults during Wake County's first Senior Expo on Saturday, May 30 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Holly Springs Cultural Center. 3 Neighborhoods Get New Garbage Day 5/18/2009 Approximately 550 homes in parts of the Winward Pointe, Avent Acres and Sunset Forest Circle neighborhoods will get new garbage and recycling collection days starting in June as Waste Industries shifts routes because of growth. Budget Workshop May 20 5/14/2009 The Holly Springs Town Council will hold a workshop on the 2009-2010 budget at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at Holly Springs Cultural Center. The meeting is open to the public. Football, Cheer Registration Starts May 16 5/13/2009 Registration for Holly Springs residents begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 16 at Hunt Community Center for the Parks and Recreation Department's 2009 football and cheerleading programs. Outdoor Concerts Start May 22 5/12/2009 Start your weekends off right at Holly Springs Cultural Center with free outdoor concerts on the second and fourth Fridays beginning May 22. Holly Springs Awarded Federal Stimulus Money 5/12/2009 Holly Springs will receive $81,600 in federal stimulus money for a solar-powered mixer to maintain water quality in one of the Town's elevated storage tanks. Police Collect Items for Domestic Violence Shelter 5/7/2009 Holly Springs police are leading a community drive to collect items for a shelter that helps women who are victims of domestic violence. TurtleFest is Saturday, May 9 at Bass Lake Park 5/6/2009 Party with the turtles at Bass Lake Park on Saturday, May 9 from 1-4 p.m.during the annual TurtleFest celebration. Admission is free. Reclaimed Water Tank Raised 4/30/2009 Holly Springs' project to reuse some treated wastewater for irrigation reached a milestone this week with the raising of a 500,000 gallon tank atop a 16-story water tower in Holly Springs Business Park. April Irving Parkway Section Closed Temporarily 4/24/2009 Irving Parkway between New Hill and Thomas Mill roads will close temporarily as early as Monday, April 27 for work on an elevated storage tank for the Town's reclaimed water system. Holly Springs Among "America's Top 100 Places to Live" 4/21/2009 For the second straight year, Holly Springs has been named one of the nation’s top 100 places to live by Relocate-America, a Web site that connects relocating consumers and area residents with community resources. Environmental Programs Highlighted on Earth Day 4/21/2009 Celebrate Earth Day on Wednesday, April 22 at Holly Springs Cultural Center. Learn how the way you maintain your lawn can help protect our lakes, rivers and streams. Farmers Market Opens Third Season Saturday, May 2 4/20/2009 The Holly Springs Farmers Market opens its third season Saturday morning, May 2 at Town Hall with even more vendors offering fruits and vegetables, crafts, nursery stock, even all-natural pork products and homemade pasta. Street Repaving Begins 4/20/2009 Repaving will occur between now and the end of June on about 15 streets scattered throughout Holly Springs. Downtown Streetscape Reviewed April 30 4/15/2009 See details and make suggestions on a plan for improving the appearance of downtown streets Thursday, April 30 from 5-7 p.m. at Holly Springs Cultural Center. Parks Class Registration Under Way 4/13/2009 Summer registration is under way with Holly Springs Parks and Recreation, so check out the new issue of HURRAHS for details on what's happening May through August. Hunt Center Plans Detailed April 16 4/9/2009 Learn more about the planned Hunt Community Center replacement April 16 at 7 p.m. at the center. Take a tour, see project renderings, hear financing details and ask questions. Town Offices Close Friday 4/9/2009 Holly Springs Town Hall, Hunt Community Center and Holly Springs Cultural Center will close April 10 for the Good Friday holiday. Veterans Park Gets Liberty Elm 4/7/2009 A 15-foot liberty elm tree has been planted at Holly Springs' Veterans Park in honor of the men and women who have served our country in the military. March Easter Egg Hunt, Yard Sale Set for Saturday 3/27/2009 The annual Easter egg hunt and community yard sale are still set for Saturday, March 28, at Womble Park. But call (919) 557-9600 or 557-2939 if it's raining Saturday morning for any word of postponement. Citizens Heard April 7 on Upcoming Budget 3/27/2009 Holly Springs residents are invited to give their priorities for the upcoming Town budget during a pre-budget hearing at the April 7 Town Council meeting. This is an opportunity to provide input while the 2009-2010 budget is still being drafted. Skills Assessments Indoors 3/25/2009 Skills assessments for the ages 9-10 baseball program will be held in the Hunt Community Center gymnasium Wednesday evening, March 25, if rain forces players off Womble Park fields. Pianist Performs at Cultural Center 3/20/2009 Award-winning piano virtuoso Vladimir Zaitsev performs "From Baroque to the Beatles" on Saturday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. at Holly Springs Cultural Center. Basketball Teams Compete in Statewide Finals 3/19/2009 Two teams in Holly Springs Parks and Recreation's basketball league have advanced to the Statewide Athletic Committee finals the weekend of March 21-22. More Baseball Assessments Delayed 3/18/2009 Baseball skills assessments for boys ages 11-12 have been postponed until Monday, March 23 because of wet fields at Womble Park. Hours are unchanged. Baseball Assessments Delayed 3/17/2009 Baseball skills assessments for boys ages 9-10 have been postponed until Friday, March 20 because of the rain-soaked fields at Womble Park. Hours are unchanged. Phone Book Recipients Can Opt Out 3/12/2009 Want to keep Yellow Pages directories off your doorstep? Contact publishers online to reduce how many of those phone books you receive or cancel them altogether. $5 Rabies Shots for Pets Offered 3/11/2009 The Town of Holly Springs expects a record turnout for its rabies clinic on Saturday, March 21 with many pet owners searching for a low-cost way to protect four-legged family members in tough economic times. Rabies shots are only $5 each (cash only) from 9 a.m. until noon March 21 in the Police Department parking lot. It’s behind Town Hall at 128 S. Main St. in downtown Holly Springs. Pets should be on leashes or in carriers. Garbage Collection a Day Behind 3/02/2009 Garbage and recycling service resumes Tuesday and will run a day behind this week because of the snow. Waste Industries crews will work Saturday to make up for lost time. All Parks and Recreation Department programs, classes and games were canceled Monday. The department follows the cancellation policy of Wake County Public Schools, which were closed Monday because of the overnight snowfall. February Holly Springs Financial Position Remains Strong 2/27/2009 The recession’s effect on state and local revenues will be the focus when Holly Springs Town leaders gather this weekend at a Wake County conference center. The Holly Springs Town Council is holding its annual planning retreat close to home this year, trading overnight stays for a full day of presentations at Historic Yates Mill County Park south of Raleigh. Art Walk Held Second Fridays 2/12/2009 Enjoy the work of local artists through Art After Dark celebrations on the second Friday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Registration Opens for Citizens Academy 2/9/2009 Get schooled on how Town government works for you. Join the inaugural Holly Springs Citizens Academy for an up-close look at laying the groundwork for our community’s future. Six half-day sessions spread over four months provide a general education on how Town programs and services fit together. A graduation ceremony follows. Water Treatment Changes During March 2/4/2009 Town drinking water may smell and taste more like chlorine in March, although it remains safe to drink. Treatment plants change how they disinfect water each March. State and federal rules require a balancing of treatment methods for safe drinking water. Water plants throughout the state do this. January Summer Camp Sign-Up Starts Feb. 7 1/26/2009 Summer camp registration opens at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 for Holly Springs children. Camps fill up fast, so register early at Hunt Community Center. A completed registration form is required. The summer camp brochure has details. Schools Plan Emergency Drill Jan. 28 1/26/2009 Holly Ridge Middle and Elementary schools and Holly Springs Elementary School will be closed off briefly Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, as police and school officials conduct an emergency response drill. No one will be allowed on campus during the drill, which is scheduled to start about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and last only about 10 minutes. Summer Work Crew for Teens Returns 1/23/2009 Facing the prospect of being bored and broke while on summer break from school? If you're 14 - 16 years old, Holly Springs Parks and Recreation may have a solution. The department's Summer Work Crew program combines paid work with field trips related to state and local government and other outings. The application period opens Feb. 7. Cultural Center Sets Open House for Jan. 31 1/21/2009 Learn about the exciting happenings at Holly Springs Cultural Center on Saturday, Jan. 31 at an open house with family entertainment and fabulous door prizes from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Highlights include a family movie at 10:15 a.m. Stacy Clearman will perform children's songs at 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Town Offices Close Tuesday, Jan. 20 Because of Snow 1/20/2009 Holly Springs Town offices will reopen at 10 a.m. Wednesday, weather permitting. Schools Plan Emergency Drill Jan. 21 1/16/2009 Holly Ridge Middle and Elementary schools and Holly Springs Elementary School will be closed off briefly Wednesday morning, Jan. 21, as police and school officials conduct an emergency response drill. No one will be allowed on campus during the drill, which is scheduled to start about 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and last only about 10 minutes. County Taking Phone Books Year-Round 1/16/2009 Drop off old telephone books at the Wake County solid waste convenience center at 6025 Old Smithfield Road, just outside Holly Springs on the west side of N.C. 55 Bypass. Wake County Solid Waste now accepts residents' phone books year-round at Old Smithfield Road and a dozen other locations throughout the county, including one in the New Hill community. They're open daily 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Recreation Panel Seeks Applicants 1/14/2009 The Town is seeking applicants for an open seat on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. Those interested in serving should drop off, e-mail or fax a completed application by Feb. 11. Fitness Expo Jan. 14 1/7/2009 Stop by the Hunt Fitness Center on Wednesday evening, Jan. 14, for tours and demonstrations of classes and equipment as part of the Holly Springs Fitness Expo from 6-8 p.m. Art Walk Held Second Fridays 1/5/2009 The Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Holly Springs Arts Council display artwork submitted for the 2009 Artist of the Year competition during the free monthly Art After Dark event Friday, Jan. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. Art After Dark is the second Friday of each month. It's a collaboration of Holly Springs Cultural Center, the Nature of Art Frame Shop and other art establishments in the area.
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