Welcome to "The Pine Needler," your go-to source for all things happening in the Central Pines Region! We're here to keep you in the loop with our bi-monthly updates on upcoming events and regional news. Stay connected with us as we bring you the latest happenings and stories that will surely make your day pine-tastic! | |
- CPRC Year in Review
- FY25-26 CPRC Board Officers
- Annual Member Survey
- National Senior Citizens Day
- Source to Sea Project
- Duke Family Caregiver Conference
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- Popular Links & Resources
- Career Opportunities
- Upcoming Events
| | | | FY25-26 CPRC Board Officers | Central Pines Regional Council is pleased to announce our Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. |
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Chair: Byron McAllister, Town of Selma
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1st Vice Chair: Susan Evans, Wake County
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2nd Vice Chair: Sheveil Harmon, Town of Angier
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Secretary/Treasurer: Chris Deshazor, Town of Holly Springs
| We extend our gratitude to Brett Gantt, Town of Apex, for his leadership as Chair during FY24-25, guiding us closer to 100% membership, and to Randee Haven O'Donnell, Town of Carrboro, for her dedicated service as 1st Vice Chair. The first meeting of the new Board Officers is scheduled for Wednesday, August 27 at 6:00 pm at the CPRC Office. | | | National Senior Citizens Day - August 21 | Do you have an elderly person in your life that you love and appreciate? National Senior Citizens Day, August 21, is the day to let them know how much you care and it's an opportunity to recognize their accomplishments. In 1988, Ronald Reagan proclaimed this holiday to raise awareness about issues that affect senior citizens and their quality of life. | Today, seniors are still active in their communities as well as continuing to have a strong presence in the workforce. For all they do and have achieved for the good of their communities, senior citizens deserve our thanks! | |  | Duke Community Caregiver Conference | Are you a caregiver providing support to a loved one? The Duke Caregiver Community Event offers insights from experts and ways to connect with services and support systems. Find answers and resources that can help you navigate this journey. |
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Date: Sept. 3 or Sept. 4 (choose the best date for you)
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Time: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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Cost: $15 for Family Caregivers; $75 for Professionals
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Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel, RTP
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Source to Sea Project - Technical Assistance Sessions | |
Are you working to reduce flooding in your community or interested in nature-based solutions to flooding? CPRC, in partnership with Mid-Carolina Regional Council, is launching the Source to Sea Project - a new initiative supported by The Nature Conservancy, American Rivers, and Triangle Land Conservancy, and funded through a grant from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
Photo Courtesy of Skip Pudney
| This effort supports communities in the Cape Fear River Basin with planning and implementing wetland and stream restoration projects that reduce flood risks, improve water quality, and strengthen ecosystems. | While the grant does not fund project implementation directly, it provides technical assistance to help identify and develop eligible projects, engage community stakeholders, find/apply for funding opportunities, and learn how to accomplish restoration implementation. | |
Interested? Let's talk. If you'd like to learn more or explore a project idea, join one of our upcoming technical assistance sessions via Teams. Each session includes:
- A brief presentation introducing the Source to Sea Project
- A demonstration of our mapping tool
- Dedicated time for Q&A with restoration and funding experts
To register, please contact Tara Nattress at tnattress@centralpinesnc.gov. Unable to make a session or prefer to talk one on one? Feel free to contact Tara to schedule an appointment.
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Upcoming Session Dates:
- Tuesday, September 9 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Tuesday, September 23 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Wednesday, October 8 | 2:00 - 4:00 pm
- Thursday, October 23 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Not sure if you're in the Cape Fear River Basin? Click here to find out.
| | | | | | Work Local in the Central Pines Region | |
There are so many amazing career opportunities to serve your community and work for local government in the Central Pines Region. Check out the most recent job postings here!
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