CARRBORO, NC -- The Town of Carrboro together with community partners is hosting Carrboro In Motion events this fall to increase neighbor-to-neighbor participation and engagement with the community.
The events leverage community assets and strengths from public agencies and partners, including Chapel Hill Transit, Orange County Government, Carrboro Fire-Rescue, Carrboro Police, El Centro Hispano, Red Ridge NC Bike Share, Orange County Public Library, and Carrboro Transportation Choices.
The upcoming Carrboro in Motion events are as follows:
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 outside Willow Creek Laundromat at 602 Jones Ferry Road.
- 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 at Fitch Lumber & Hardware parking lot, 309 N. Greensboro St.
Stop by to join the free event - no registration required.
Carrboro In Motion will feature the following:
- Zumba led by Oscar Garcia. Come join in!
- Bike and ped resources including repair for bicycles (during Oct. 12 event only), map and routing resources, and reflective gear and bike lights
- Voter registration information
- Town of Carrboro programs and services
- Orange County services including housing and public health departments
- Recreation Programs: The Town’s Party Trailer will provide games and activities for children
- New Resident packet information
Carrboro In Motion aims to bring people and community assets together to improve lifestyles by:
- Creating awareness and access to available services offered by public and non-profit agencies
- Promoting environmentally friendly habits and lifestyle
- Supporting opportunities for conversation and dialogue
- Increasing neighbor-to-neighbor participation and engagement with local government
- Creating a welcoming spirit of community where everyone belongs
- Inspiring leadership through opportunities to serve
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Carrboro In Motion advances goals of the Inclusive Carrboro Communications and Community Engagement Plan by creating a method for the Town to establish a presence in communities and neighborhoods, build relationships, and offer multiple ways for residents to contribute input and feedback about services and topics.
