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Public Resources
An organized resource for government, culture and education.
Government
Durham County Website
| Description: | Website for Durham County |
| Phone: | (919) 560 - 1200 |
| Website: | www.durhamcountync.gov/ |
Wake County Website
| Description: | Website for all things related to Wake County Government |
| Website: | www.wakegov.com/ |
Orange County Government Website
| Website: | www.co.orange.nc.us/ |
Town of Hillsborough
| Description: | Town of Hillsborough |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 1270 |
| Website: | www.ci.hillsborough.nc.us |
Town of Fuquay-Varina
| Website: | www.fuquay-Varina.org |
Town of Apex
| Website: | www.apexnc.org |
Town of Pittsboro
| Phone: | (919) 542 - 4621 |
| Website: | www.pittsboronc.org |
Chatham County Government
| Website: | www.co.chatham.nc.us |
Town of Garner
| Phone: | (919) 772 - 4688 |
| Website: | www.ci.garner.nc.us |
Town of Wake Forest
| Phone: | (919) 544 - 6100 |
| Website: | www.ci.wake-forest.nc.us |
Durham County Library
| Phone: | (919) 560 - 0100 |
| Website: | www.durhamcountylibrary.org |
City of Durham
| Phone: | (919) 560 - 1200 |
| Website: | www.ci.durham.nc.us |
Schools
Durham Public Schools
| Description: | Durham Public Schools Website |
| Phone: | (919) 560 - 2000 |
| Website: | www.dpsnc.net/ |
Wake County Public Schools
| Website: | www.wcpss.net/ |
Orange County Public Schools
| Website: | www.orange.k12.nc.us/ |
Chapel Hill/Carrboro Schools
| Website: | www.chccs.k12.nc.us/ |
Chatham County Public Schools
| Website: | www.chatham.k12.nc.us |
Ravenscroft
| Description: | Private, independent, college preparatory school |
| Phone: | (919) 847 - 0900 |
| Website: | www.ravenscroft.org |
Carolina Friends School
| Description: | A coeducational independent Quaker school. |
| Phone: | (919) 383 - 6602 |
| Website: | www.cfsnc.org |
Cary Academy
| Phone: | (919) 228 - 4550 |
| Website: | www.caryacademy.org |
Durham Academy
| Website: | www.da.org |
Cardinal Gibbons
| Website: | www.cghsnc.org |
Duke School for Children
| Description: | To help children become confident, independent learners |
| Phone: | (919) 493 - 2642 |
| Website: | www.dukeschool.org |
Triangle Day School
| Phone: | (919) 383 - 6602 |
| Website: | www.triangledayschool.org |
St. David's School
| Description: | Preparing young men and women for college and life, by providing challenging opportunities to excel in the vital areas of 'faith, virtue, and knowledge'. |
| Phone: | (919) 782 - 3331 |
| Website: | www.sdsw.org |
Orange High School
| Description: | Orange County High School, established in 1963, serves just over 1150 students from the area around Hillsborough, NC. Our students represent a cross-section of the county's population, and our mission is to give our students many options of study as they progress through their schooling here. |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 6133 |
| Website: | www.co.orange.nc.us/ |
Abundant Life Preschool
| Description: | Abundant Life Preschool is a ministry of Abundant Life Church that offers a Christ-centered preschool program and day care. Full day and half day programs are available for ages 2 through 4 years old. |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 6460 |
| Website: | www.abundantlifechurch.com/education.htm |
C.W. Stanford Middle School
| Description: | "A Cadillac Program, Results Driven" Mission It is the mission of C.W. Stanford Middle School to work as a collaborative, respectful community to promote academic, physical, developmental, and social growth so that all students are and continue to be successful and productive citizens. Vision We envision a collaborative culture, with a common purpose and clear goals in a professional learning community where failure is not an option, through which our staff will continually Identify essential skills and concepts students must learn, determine levels of mastery, and evaluate progress through formative/summative assessments; Seek and implement research-based strategies for improving learning; Celebrate student and staff successes; and Create a safe, nurturing, equitable learning environment that is respected and valued by the students, staff, parents, and community. |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 6121 |
| Website: | www.co.orange.nc.us |
Pathways Elementary
| Description: | The teachers and staff at Pathways Elementary School believe that their primary purpose is to educate each student to the highest level of academic achievement by providing an appropriate curriculum in a safe and healthy environment. We are committed to helping our students grow emotionally and socially. We accept the responsibility to provide positive experiences for learning through caring, encouragement and high expectations. |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 9136 |
| Website: | www.co.orange.nc.us |
Hillsborough Elementary
| Description: | In order to create an academically successful, unconditionally caring, safe, and supportive environment, We believe in: Honesty with kindness and compassion, Being responsible for our own actions, Respecting ourselves, others and property, And working together as one team. |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 6137 |
| Website: | www.co.orange.nc.us |
Cameron Park Elementary
| Description: | Located in the historic district of Hillsborough, North Carolina, Cameron Park has a strong connection with the community and with the history of our region. Our beautiful wooded campus hosts many rare and historic trees. Believing that students learn best when they are applying information, we continue to use our school grounds for environmental and science lessons. "We are unconditionally committed to provide a safe, challenging, and individualized environment that fosters opportunities for all students to experience successful learning.” |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 9326 |
| Website: | www.co.orange.nc.us |
Walltown Children's Theatre
| Description: | Joseph Henderson - Joseph Henderson's work with children and theatre has been featured at the Kennedy Center, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Studio Theatre, Saint Louis Black Rep., on CNN News, Public Radio, National Black Theatre Festival, and in many magazines and newspaper articles. His plays for children include, In Our Time, Bangin' , Math Quest, El Libro Rojo, Flakes, and Waiting for Martin. Cynthia Penn - Former Alvin Ailey dancer whose choreography has been at the Kennedy Center and on National television. Ms. Penn also teaches modern dance as a member of the drama faculty at the North Carolina School of Arts. She is currently assisting in the revival of WEST SIDE STORY for NCSA's 40th anniversary celebration. |
| Phone: | (919) 286 - 4545 |
| Website: | www.walltownchildrenstheatre.org |
Utilities
Duke Energy Website
| Website: | www.duke-energy.com/ |
Public Service of North Carolina
| Description: | Public Gas Company. If there is a leak, call 911! |
| Phone: | (877) 776 - 2427 |
| Website: | www.psncenergy.com |
Progress Energy
| Website: | www.progress-energy.com |
Verizon
| Website: | www22.verizon.com |
Bell South
| Website: | www.bellsouth.com |
Time Warner Cable
| Website: | www.timewarnercable.com |
Piedmont Electric Membership Corporation
| Description: | To be a member responsive electric cooperative that excels at providing service while striving to improve the quality of life of our members. In support of this mission Piedmont EMC is committed to: Being responsive to the needs of the membership Providing quality service at competitive costs Being ethical in the way we conduct our business Being recognized as a good corporate and community citizen Providing an environment for achieving personal excellence and growth for our employees |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 2123 |
| Website: | www.pemc.org |
Durham Arts Council
| Description: | Creating Community Through the Arts |
| Phone: | (919) 560 - 2787 |
| Website: | www.durhamarts.org |
Lincoln Community Health Center
| Description: | Lincoln Community Health Center is a primary health care facility operative in the Durham community since mid-September 1971. The center is accredited by Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) and offers a wide range of health services, including adult medicine, pediatrics, adolescent, dental, behavioral health, and prenatal care, a service of the Durham County Health Department located at the center. |
| Phone: | (919) 956 - 4000 |
| Website: | www.lincolnchc.org |
OWASA (Orange Water and Sewer Authority)
| Description: | OWASA is the public, nonprofit water and sewer agency serving the Carrboro-Chapel Hill community. |
| Phone: | (919) 968 - 4421 |
| Website: | www.owasa.org/pages/aboutowasa.asp |
Museums
NC Museum of Life and Science
| Description: | Amazing experiences await at this fun and educational museum |
| Phone: | (919) 220 - 5429 |
| Website: | www.ncmls.org |
Marbles Kids Museum
| Description: | Interactive Children's museum. Plus, an IMAX movie theater! |
| Phone: | (919) 834 - 4040 |
| Website: | www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/ |
Nasher Museum of Art
| Description: | Mission Statement: The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University fosters the understanding and appreciation of the visual arts by providing direct experiences with original works of art supported by a range of exhibitions, programs and publications for the university and the broader community. The museum draws on the intellectual resources of a great research university and serves as a laboratory of the arts dedicated to multidisciplinary approaches to learning. These strategies make the Nasher at Duke a unique cornerstone of the arts for Duke University, Durham and the Triangle community, the State of North Carolina and the greater Southeast region. |
| Website: | www.nasher.duke.edu |
Orange County Historical Museum
| Description: | The museum is proud to be a valuable resource for education and enjoyment for Orange County residents, and a tourist destination for visitors to Hillsborough and Orange County. |
| Website: | www.orangecountymuseum.org |
Chatham County Historical Museum
| Description: | This historical museum is housed in the Chatham County Courthouse in Pittsboro |
| Website: | www.learnnc.org/discover/chatham |
Ackland Art Museum
| Description: | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Phone: | (919) 966 - 5736 |
| Website: | www.ackland.org |
Other
Raleigh Little Theatre
| Description: | Raleigh Little Theatre's aim is to enrich, educate, and entertain our community by providing a superior theatre experience |
| Phone: | (919) 821 - 3111 |
| Website: | www.raleighlittletheatre.org |
North Carolina Theatre
| Description: | Celebrating 25 Seasons of Broadway |
| Phone: | (919) 831 - 6950 |
| Website: | www.nctheatre.com |
Burning Coal Theatre Company
| Description: | Produce literate, visceral, affecting theatre that is experienced, not simply seen. |
| Phone: | (919) 834 - 4001 |
| Website: | www.burningcoal.org |
The Opera Company of North Carolina
| Phone: | (919) 783 - 0098 |
| Website: | www.operanc.com |
Raleigh Ensemble Players
| Description: | producing penetrating theatrical experiences that stir, inspire and awaken, presenting challenging ideas that demand us to confront and explore issues at the heart of the human experience. |
| Phone: | (919) 832 - 9607 |
| Website: | www.realtheatre.org |
Carolina Ballet
| Phone: | (919) 834 - 4000 |
| Website: | www.carolinaballet.com |
Manbites Dog Theatre
| Description: | Producing new and challenging theatrical events; showcase and nurture developing playwrights, directors, actors, and artists. |
| Phone: | (919) 682 - 4974 |
| Website: | www.manbitesdogtheater.org |
Common Ground Theatre
| Description: | Committed to the growth of lively arts, and our performance space is utilized by many of the best young and small theater companies in the region. |
| Phone: | (919) 698 - 3870 |
| Website: | www.cgtheatre.com |
Parkwood Community Supported Agriculture Program
| Description: | Eat locally grown food delivered to Parkwood, from two local farms. If you love fresh produce, fresh eggs and so much more, then this will be a program you don't want to miss out on. |
| Phone: | (919) 544 - 2161 |
| Website: | www.parkwoodnc.org/News/ParkwoodCSA.htm |
Durham Performing Arts Center
| Description: | Broadway Plays, Concerts, Performing Arts OPENS January 2009 BUY your tickets now! |
| Phone: | (919) 680 - 2787 |
| Website: | www.dpacnc.org |
Union Baptist Church
| Phone: | (919) 688 - 1304 |
| Website: | www.unionbaptist-durham.org/ubc/welcome |
PetSmart
| Phone: | (919) 471 - 6474 |
| Website: | www.petsmart.com |
Frazee Carpet & Interiors Inc
| Phone: | (919) 286 - 5570 |
Three Dogs And A Candle
| Description: | Custom Made Candles, Any Color, Any Fragrance |
| Phone: | (919) 730 - 2608 |
| Website: | ayanna3@aol.com |
Weaver Street Market - Hillsborough
| Description: | From Wednesday, 6/18/08 N&O article, "When Weaver Street Market opens its new store Thursday, it will be official: Hillsborough will be a walkable community...'Just being able to walk to a grocery store . . . will make it a truly walkable community,' said a local resident of nearly 25 years.... The new Weaver Street Market, the third to open since 1988 when the food co-op first came about in Carrboro, will be much like the others. There will be farm-fresh produce, eggs and dairy, meat from locally raised animals, coffee, wine and dry goods." |
| Website: | www.weaverstreetmarket.coop |
Stone Brothers
| Description: | Locally owned lawn & garden center located in Downtown Durham across from the old Durham Ball Park in the Central Park District. Serving Durham since 1914 |
| Phone: | (919) 682 - 5561 |
| Website: | www.stonebrothers.com |
POOP-B-GONE
| Description: | Pet waste removal/disposal Serving Southwest Durham |
| Phone: | (919) 323 - 5688 |
| Website: | www.poop-bgone.com |
Durham Community Land Trustees
| Description: | Durham Community Land Trustees is a nonprofit, community based organization committed to providing permanently affordable housing for low to moderate income people and promoting community revitalization in the neighborhoods in which it operates. DCLT’s primary target area is Durham’s West End, Burch Avenue and Lyon Park neighborhoods. |
| Phone: | (919) 490 - 0063 |
| Website: | www.dclt.org |
Corbinton
| Description: | Corbinton Location: Hwy. 70, south and east of the center of Hillsborough Style: Age-restricted community for age 55 and older; single-family homes, number of units to be determined |
| Phone: | (919) 256 - 3370 |
| Website: | www.corbinton.com/ |
News of Orange
| Description: | The News of Orange County has served Hillsborough and Orange County, North Carolina, since 1893. A Womack publication, the newspaper's offices are at 109 East King Street in historic downtown Hillsborough. |
| Phone: | (919) 732 - 2171 |
| Website: | www.aconews.com/noc/ |
Triangle SportsPlex
| Description: | Triangle SportsPlex Where Family, Fun, & Fitness Meet... Ice Arena, Aquatics, Fitness, KidsPlex, and more |
| Phone: | (919) 644 - 0339 |
| Website: | www.trianglesportsplex.com/ |