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A monthly digest of news, events, and other updates from The Peak of Good Living!
September 2022
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| Event Highlight: Explore S'more
Thursday, September 29th | 6 - 7:30 pm | Apex Nature Park
Enjoy an evening of exploring nature and connecting with your Apex neighbors! This free annual event is held the last Thursday in September during Take a Child Outside Week. Take a Child Outside is an international program that encourages children and adults to spend time outdoors doing fun things and learning about nature together.
Explore S’more is hosted by the Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources staff and features nature education sessions with town staff, and a giant S’mores roasting pit with all the supplies!
Graphic: Explore S'more
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Parks Programming for all Ages and Abilities
It’s no secret that our parks, recreation, and cultural resources offerings are a major reason why people love Apex. We’re constantly adding new programs for all ages, interests, and abilities. Check out our programming for the following populations:
Program Guides are published three times a year (in the spring, summer and fall). These guides provide registration deadlines for upcoming sports seasons, trackout camps, and non-athletic programs. Check out the program guides.
New program areas to check out: Cooking & Baking for all ages (youth, teen, adult, seniors), Pottery for all ages (youth, teen, adult, seniors), Mixed Media Art (youth, teen, adult, seniors)
Interested in becoming an instructor? Submit a program proposal here!
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Labor Day Reminders
All Town facilities and offices will be closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day. Trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day for all routes during the week of September 5th – 9th (Friday's route will be collected Saturday). Yard Waste collection will run Tuesday - Friday, with as many homes as possible being collected during those four days. We appreciate your patience as crews work on this condensed schedule.
Remember! You can receive push notifications when collection schedules change due to holidays or inclement weather via the 'Apex Collects' mobile or web app!
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Tour of Frights - New for 2022!
October 15th - November 3rd | Every night 6:00 - 9:00 pm
After the success of our Holiday Tour of Lights comes a new Tour of Frights! This is a chance for homes and businesses to break out their best Halloween or harvest outdoor decorations, and register to be included on our Tour of Frights map.
How it works: Residents and businesses can sign up to join the Tour by September 30th. We’ll create the Tour of Frights map to share with our community beginning Saturday, October 15th.
Learn more at www.apexnc.org/tour
Graphic: Tour of Frights
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Welcoming Week is September 9 - 18
Through Welcoming Week, organizations and communities bring together neighbors of all backgrounds to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places.
During our first ever welcoming week observance, we’re excited to feature a free exhibition called Darshana – A Glimpse into Hindu Civilization. This exhibit will be held from 10 am – 1 pm at the Apex Senior Center (63 Hunter Street) on Saturday, September 10th. It showcases Hindu lifestyles, philosophies, and festivities through poster portrayals and in-person education. Posters include dharma, yoga, pursuits (artha, kama, moksha), symbols, divinity, sacred texts, and more!
All ages are welcome to attend and explore this culture and their traditions with artifacts and other experiences – providing the perfect way to expand horizons.
Image: Darshana Graphic
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Traffic Pattern Changing at Intersection of Hughes & Chatham
The intersection of Chatham Street and Hughes Street will be converted from a two-way stop to a four-way stop. This change is based on 5-year crash data, and addresses a visibility issue with vehicles turning onto Chatham Street from Hughes Street. Stop signs will be installed as well as ‘stop ahead’ warning signs, and stop bars will be painted onto Chatham Street.
Be on the lookout for this change around September 9th.
Fiber Construction Underway Throughout Town
Providers including AT&T, Google, and Spectrum are currently upgrading equipment and running fiber along major roadways, as well as residential streets. The Town of Apex does not complete this work. However, we do hope to help you understand what to expect, and who to contact with concerns.
If you have questions or concerns about fiber construction in your area, look for a phone number on the vehicle of the company performing the work, or check for information provided on a door hanger at your home.
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The Town of Apex is Hiring - Join Our Team!
Not only “The Peak of Good Living”, the Town of Apex is also a great place to work!
We provide competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including 13 paid holidays, longevity pay, tuition assistance, paid parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave, an expansive wellness program, and more!
Our current workforce is comprised of over 540 full-time employees and over 125 part-time/seasonal staff. Here, employees can find their perfect fit through a career catered to their strengths, with loads of growth potential. But don't take our word for it – 96% job satisfaction rating received during the last employee survey speaks for itself!
Apply now and reach your peak!
Photos: Town of Apex Employees
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Copyright © 2022 Town of Apex, All rights reserved.
You can reach us at:
Apex Town Hall
73 Hunter Street (physical) | PO Box 250 (mailing)
Apex, NC 27502
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