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A monthly digest of news, events, and other updates from The Peak of Good Living!
April 2025
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Event Spotlight: EarthFest
Apex EarthFest is an engaging, interactive festival that offers ways to learn about, participate in, and celebrate our planet.
š”š²š š³š¼šæ š®š¬š®š±! Reimagine your ride and earn a free treat! The first 50 attendees who take an alternative form of transportation to EarthFest earn a coupon for Everbowl. Alternative types of transportation include riding the GoApex Bus, biking, and walking.
An organized bike ride to EarthFest begins at 11 am at the Bicycle Chain of Apex! Riders under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Learn more and sign up for the bike ride at www.apexnc.org/earthfest
This yearās celebration features:
- Live and roving performances by the Asheville Mountain Boys, "the Bubble Man", Ryan Dial from the Triangle Native American Society, and Poetry Fox
- Tinker CafƩ where attendees watch demonstrations on how to repair common household items
- Tree Planting Demonstration with Apex Electricās Phillip Barnes and members of TreeCAP
- Clothing Swap with 416 Clothing Trade where you can bring your gently used, clean clothing to swap with your neighbors and find a new piece for your own closet! No money required to participate. Any clothing left over will be donated to local non-profits.
- Low waste food truck rodeo offering BPI-certified product containers: St. Paul's Baklava Sundaes, Arepa Culture, Presti Pizza, and Colieolie's Sweet Treats
- Vendors Marketplace showcasing Apex-based and regional information and resources (including demonstrations on stormwater, turning grass into fertilizer, how to recycle grease, and more!)
- Live animals from Piedmont Wildlife Center
- Interactive art activity hosted by greenway artist, Autumn Cobeland
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Reminders from Last Month's Issue:
- Property tax relief programs are available from Wake County for seniors, veterans, and disabled residents. Learn more...
Service Change for Memorial Day
Trash and Recycling collection will be delayed by one day for all routes during the week of May 26th (Friday's route will be collected Saturday).
Yard Waste collection will run Tuesday through Friday, with crews collecting as many routes as possible during the shortened work week. Any remaining yard waste will be collected the following week.
All Town facilities and offices will be closed on Monday, May 26th.
Sign up to receive notifications when changes to solid waste collection schedules are made.
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Spring Shred Day Helps Keep Identity Theft Away
Do you have paperwork that needs to be shred? Join the Apex Police Department on April 5th at 105 Upchurch Street from 8 am to 11 am (or until the trucks are full). We suggest arriving early to get your items onto the truck.
Hereās what you need to know:
- Only documents containing personal identifying information will be accepted (i.e. bills, bank statements, old check).
- Do not bring books, magazines or newspapers and other recyclables.
- Staples and paper clips do not need to be removed.
- Remove all metal from hanging file folder and spiral bound notebooks.
- Limit the amount of items to be shred to 2 small boxes/bags.
Learn more...
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Reminders from Last Month's Issue
- Now through April 15th, the Town of Apex Electric Utilities Department is conducting a customer satisfaction survey to understand customer priorities, gather feedback on electric service, and identify areas for improvement. Learn more...
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Seeking Your Feedback for the Housing Plan Update
Did you know? Many of our local workforce (like teachers, first responders, and healthcare workers) cannot afford to live in Apex. In fact, for some of those workers, the difference between their salary and the median cost of buying a home is over $300,000.
We're making a plan to help address these issues and we need your help! Join us for two opportunities where your voice can shape the future of housing in Apex:
April 9th - Resident Roundtables (registration required)
2:00 - 3:30 PM & 5:30 - 7:00 PM | Apex United Methodist Church (100 S. Hughes Street)
Engage in thoughtful discussions with your community and share your insights!
April 10th - Education & Aspirations Workshop (registration requested)
Drop in anytime between 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Apex Senior Center (63 Hunter Street)
Explore interactive stations and provide feedback on housing in Apex. Your ideas will help guide our next steps!
Learn more and register...
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Advisory Board Applications Accepted through April 21st
Are you passionate about shaping the future of our community? Do you want to be a voice for your neighbors and help guide important decisions? Serving on a Town Advisory Board or Committee is a great way to get involved, collaborate with local leaders, and make a real impact.
Apex has six active resident advisory boards and committees that play a vital role in providing recommendations on key policies, programs, and initiatives that affect our community. The application period is now open!
Learn more and apply...
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Volunteer Spots Remain for Think Apex Day
Think Apex Day, our annual day of community service, will be held on Saturday, April 26th. This year weāre hosting eight ways for you to give back:
- Think Clean @ Pleasant Park: Plant shrubs and grass to enhance the natural beauty of the park.
- Think Life @ Apex United Methodist Church: Donate blood to help save a life!
- Think Refresh @ Apex Community Park: Make your mark by trailblazing (literally) or refreshing paint around the park.
- Think Revitalize @ the Justice Heights neighborhood: Help your neighbor by completing yard work and assisting with essential home repairs and improvements.
- Think Create @ John M. Brown Community Center: Decorate and fill canvas bags to help senior adults transition into life at an assisted living facility.
- Think Golden Games @ Cambridge Village Senior Living or Spring Arbor of Apex: Play games with the residents and spend the morning making memories.
- Think ReUse @ Apex ReStore: Assist staff by taking donations, working the sales floor, and completing projects throughout the day.
- Think Unity @ Western Wake Crisis Ministry: Show your support for a local non-profit by sprucing up their space with a fresh coat of paint.
Thereās something for everyone! Register now to secure your spot as we spend the day serving our community together.
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Spring Road Maintenance Projects Begin Soon
Maintaining safe and reliable roadways is a top priority for the Town. With over 248 miles of town-owned streets in our transportation system, our team coordinates a Pavement Condition Survey every three years to help prioritize future resurfacing projects. Several street maintenance projects are planned for 2025, including asphalt rejuvenation, microsurfacing, and resurfacing work.
Is your neighborhood included in the maintenance schedule this year? Take a look at our Peak Pavement Management map, and learn more about each maintenance method at www.apexnc.org/resurfacing.
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Pleasant Park Water Storage Tank Now Under Construction
The Town of Apex owns and maintains three elevated water storage tanks (also called water 'towers') designed to provide adequate water storage and water pressure. The townās fourth tank is now under construction, located just inside the entrance to Pleasant Park. There are no anticipated impacts to park operations (events, athletics, etc.) during this project.
Learn moreā¦
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Pleasant Plains Road Stoplight Safety
Join Traffic Safety Officer Meyers as he explains the proper way to safely and legally move through the intersection of Pleasant Plains Road and Old US 1 (as you exit Pleasant Park).
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More Parking on Moore
Having a hard time finding parking in downtown Apex? Try the Moore Street Lot, just a five-minute walk from the heart of downtown! The town expanded this parking area of about 10 spaces into a larger lot with 72 spaces last year, in preparation for the Saunders Lot reconstruction project.
Youāll find this public parking lot at the end of E. Moore St (near Hollandās Jewelers). Itās a great option for a longer stay, since the parking spaces have no time restrictions. Check it out the next time you visit downtown!
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Apex Town Hall
73 Hunter Street (physical) | PO Box 250 (mailing)
Apex, NC 27502
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