March 18, 2010
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETINGS 
Attend the Town Council Meetings the first and third Tuesday at 7 p.m. of every month. Or watch them on HSTV-11 on on the town website.

>>Click here to view the meetings on the town website
 

Artistic Abodes 


Meet artists and peek into their creative spaces during the Western Wake Artists' Studio Tour the weekend of April 17-18
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 Noteworthy Art 
 
Ian Sands transforms Post-it notes into creative art. Visit the Cultural Center during March to see his exhibit.
Behind the Scenes Look at Town Hall
Get a new perspective on Town government operations during a series of daytime sessions designed to promote effective government and citizen participation.
 
LEAD  Academy LogoApplications are due March 19 for the second annual L.E.A.D. Academy. It's our version of the citizen academies that some towns offer regarding local government.
 
Our academy includes six Wednesday sessions beginning in April and ending in June. Hours are 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The $125 cost includes lunch each session plus all materials.
 
Participants will learn first-hand about Town roles, services and resources. They'll also find out how to go about volunteering for Town boards and commissions. Among the topics are public safety, growth management and public infrastructure.
 
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Spring Fling Yard Sale and Egg Hunt 

Come out to the Community Wide Yard Sale and Egg Hunt on March 27, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

egg_huntThe yard sale will begin at 8 a.m. and run until 12 p.m.
Fun activities (games, inflatables, music, and more) will run from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. near the band shell at Womble Park.
 
At 12 p.m. there will be an Egg Hunt (for ages 0-8) on the baseball fields. 
 
You won't want to miss this fun family event! For more information call Julie Tew at 919.557.9603. 
Stormwater_LogoStormwater Survey
The Engineering Department is surveying Town residents on stormwater issues. Residents are invited to take the survey online or return the paper version that was mailed with utility bills.
 
Find us on Facebook 
Many Town of Holly Springs departments and services have a presence on Facebook. Be sure to look up HSTV-11, the Holly Springs Police Department, the Holly Springs Cultural Arts Center, and the Holly Springs Farmer's Market!
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The Importance of Being Counted
Census Logo Did you know that over 15 percent of the Town budget comes from revenues that are based on population?

In mid-March every household in Holly Springs and the nation will receive their census forms in the mail. These forms are to be filled out completely and returned by April 1. The questionnaire has 10 questions and  takes only about 10 minutes to complete. Responses are confidential and protected by law.

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