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Think Apex Day

Date: Saturday, Sep 12

Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Venue: Apex, NC, Apex

Price: Free

Category: Family

Think Apex Day is a day dedicated to giving back to the Apex community by volunteering in ways that positively impact the town and the people who live here. Check the schedule on the website to see how you can get involved! Register per individual event: Think Litter-Free Apex First Baptist Church, 419 S Salem St 8:30 am – 11 am Think Hunger-Free White Oak Foundation, Inc., 1624 White Oak Church Rd. 9 am – 1 pm Think Clean Pleasant Park, 3400 Pleasant Plains Rd 9 am - 11 am Think Refresh Apex Nature Park, 2600 Evans Rd 9 am - 11 am Register here! Think Green - 2 Opportunities! Garden Refresh Cambridge Village of Apex, 10000 Cambridge Village Loop 9 am - 11 am Recycling Roundup Cambridge Village of Apex, 10000 Cambridge Village Loop 9 am - 11 am Think Create John M. Brown Community Center, 53 Hunter St 10 am - 12 pm Think Welcome Home White Oak Foundation, Inc., 1624 White Oak Church Rd. Shift 1: 10 am – 12 pm Shift 2: 12 pm – 2 pm Think ReUse Apex ReStore, 826 E. Williams St 10 am - 12 pm Think Golden Games Spring Arbor of Apex, 901 Spring Arbor Ct 2 pm – 3 pm

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Think Apex Day

“Sign up for the Pleasant Park cleanup if you are volunteering with toddlers.”

When
Tomorrow
Saturday, Sep 12
8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Where
Apex, NC
Apex, NC
Ages
Check ages with the venue
Price
Free
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Think Apex Day is an annual day of service dedicated to improving the town of Apex through coordinated volunteer projects. Residents can sign up for specific shifts to clean up local parks, sort food pantry donations, or assist with community art projects. To participate, you must register online for each specific project ahead of time. Opportunities are spread across several locations, including Pleasant Park, the White Oak Foundation, and the John M. Brown Community Center. While all projects are free to join, age appropriateness varies by task, with park cleanups being the easiest option for younger children. Wear closed-toe shoes, bring work gloves, and pack water bottles for outdoor shifts. This event is an excellent weekend choice because it offers a structured, accessible way to introduce children to community service. It allows your family to work side-by-side with neighbors to make a visible difference in the parks and facilities you use every day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do we need to register in advance for Think Apex Day?
Yes, registration is required for each individual volunteer project. Spots are limited for each site, so you should sign up online ahead of time to secure your preferred location and time slot.
Are these volunteer projects suitable for young children?
Park cleanups at Pleasant Park and Apex Nature Park are best for younger children, while tasks like the recycling roundup or food pantry sorting are better suited for older kids and teenagers.

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Think Apex Day runs Saturday, Sep 12, 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.

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