Hello Fuquay-Varina!
Yup, this is late this week but, hey, its how you know we’re human!
Spring feels like its on its way (maybe, sorta, eventually)! More and more is happening all around town. Despite some chill, it’s definitely time to get up and explore!
I’m going to shout out to the Wake County Music playlist again because it’s a blast. Here’s the link to pick a platform and get to listening: https://hyperfollow.com/wakecountymusic.
We are working on another edition to come out in the middle of the week with a more comprehensive list of live music, trivia, and food trucks. Let us know what you’d like to see!
We would love to feature local photographers in each edition so send us your pictures! If you’d like to partner with us or advertise on here, please reach out to [email protected]
🚶➡️ Around Town
Early Voting Feb 12-28, Primary Election on March 3
Primary elections continue for Federal, State, and County elections. You can vote early through Feb 28 with the main primary taking place on March 3.
The two early voting sites closest to Fuquay-Varina are at the Hilltop Needmore Town Park and the W.E. Hunt Recreation Center (in Holly Springs).
More information at link below:
Water Disinfection Process
If you’ve been around for awhile, you’ll know that there’s a period of time in the spring when the water tastes different. That’s a good thing as its a stated mandated disinfection process designed to clear out sediments and build up in our water.
The process involves suspending use of ammonia from Feb 26 through April 15 and flushing the system. You may notice the water tastes different or even looks different but it remains safe to drink, per those who know more than I!
More information at link below:
🤔 Advanced Planning
Coaches Needed for Youth Soccer
Soccer coaches are needed for youth sports. All coaches need to apply and be reviewed and submit to background checks.
Application and more information here.
Summer Camps
Fuquay-Varina Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources (“PRCR”) is hiring counselors for the summer! F-V has nine weeks of summer camps with all kinds of activities.
Links here for applications:
This edition of FV Dash is sponsored by:
Recycling this week is for blue routes.
Check your address here.
🌳 Parks + Outdoors
Featured Park: Old Honeycutt Road Park
Located at 101 Fitness Drive.
A massive park with plenty of room for just about any activity you can think of, including soccer, on the laid fields.
For the pickleball aficionados, this is a great place with four courts as well as an additional two tennis courts.
Go for a picnic, stay for a game, and walk off a victory around the path.
🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Feb 23 | Partly Sunny | High: 45 | Low: 26 |
Tuesday, Feb 24 | Partly Sunny | High: 47 | Low: 37 |
Wednesday, Feb 25 | Mostly Cloudy | High: 60 | Low: 47 |
Thursday, Feb 26 | Rain | High: 63 | Low: 50 |
Friday, Feb 27 | Mostly Sunny | High: 60 | Low: 35 |
Saturday, Feb 28 | Mostly Sunny | High: 67 | Low: 41 |
Sunday, Mar 1 | Rain | High: 71 | Low: 44 |
via Accuweather
🗓️ the Week Ahead
Mardi Gras Dinner
Chef Kelly DeLaire brings a themed, four course meal to Cellar 55 to celebrate Mardi Gras!
Tickets are $99 / person
Little Women: The Musical
Based on Louisa May Alcott’s book, Little Women, which itself is based on Louisa’s life, this musical threads the story with songs and dance.
Three showings to choose from!
Tickets= $15 adults, $13 for seniors and students
Friday, Feb 27 7:30 pm
Saturday, Feb 28 7:30 pm
Sunday, Mar 1 2:00 pm
Qigong with Peter Laiosa
Explore this classical Chinese health practice along with instructor PEter Laiosa.
Tickets = $25/person.
Sat Feb 28 12 pm - 1:30 pm
Lucci Blues
More information and tickets here.
TCB Chili Cook - Off
Bring a chili to join in the cook-off, a side to participate, or your appetite to just enjoy the time.
Likely to be very competitive (and tasty!).
Saturday, Feb 28 3:00 - 5:00 pm
More information on Facebook.
🔍 If I Had a Daytime Date in Fuquay-Varina
It's not often that we get a whole day to ourselves these days, but we don't have to go far to enjoy it! There are so many options, we'll focus on Varina today, with the goal of as little driving as possible!
This Week: A Walking Date in Varina
Breakfast: Stuf’d Donuts with Bolt. Very new to the Fuquay-Varina scene, if you have not tried Stuf-’d donuts, then I’m telling you that your missing out! Grab some caffeination for the day ahead with Bolt’s tea, coffee, energy drinks, and more options.
Morning: Window shop! Flowers on Broad Street is a good place for a date to head (hint, hint!). There’s also jewelry at Samantha's Jewelry Design, tea at Fuquay Spice and Tea, RC Hobby for any number of interests. (Bonus points if you find records to peruse with Fuq'n Vinyl)
Lunch: Nil's Mediterranean. Eat outside if its nice or inside if its not and grab some Mediterranean treats or fusion (personal favorite is the Pita Pocket Burger) to lunch on.
Afternoon: Mason Jar Lager Co. Grab a pint and enjoy the swings. When the weather is nice there is often music, food trucks, and more going.
Dinner: Lucci Blues. Great food, bite sized and meal sized. We love the charcuterie options! Fantastic wine, excellent cocktails, and plenty of coffee options to keep the conversation going.
Post Dinner/ Evening: Moonlight Liquor Lounge Relax with some incredible cocktails and an excellent selection of whiskey (and everything else). They even have some incredible mocktails and alcohol-less options to help you wile away the evening.
For the record, none of this is sponsored, simply some of our favorite places.
Where would you go?
Did You Know? Ballentine Elementary school was named after Lynton Yates “Stag” Ballentine who was born right in Varina and served as the NC Lieutenant Governor and state senate.
Till next week!
John + Alyse
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