Hello Fuquay-Varina!
It would seem that the bitter cold is behind us! Knock on wood… Not a moment too soon as activities are beginning to pick up, starting with voting and Valentine’s Day! Find details for both below.
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🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Feb 9 | Partly Sunny | High: 45 | Low: 27 |
Tuesday, Feb 10 | Partly Sunny | High: 65 | Low: 45 |
Wednesday, Feb 11 | Rain | High: 62 | Low: 29 |
Thursday, Feb 12 | Partly Sunny | High: 54 | Low: 30 |
Friday, Feb 13 | Mostly Sunny | High: 41 | Low: 24 |
Saturday, Feb 14 | Rain | High: 45 | Low: 28 |
Sunday, Feb 15 | Mostly Cloudy | High: 46 | Low: 31 |
via Accuweather
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🚶➡️ Around Town
Early Voting Feb 12-28, Primary Election on March 3
Primary elections are being held for Federal, State, and County elections. You can vote early through Feb 28 with the main event 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:
New Town Commissioner: Larry Smith
Fuquay-Varina has no elections this year but last year Bill Harris was elected Mayor. This left a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners that has been filled by Larry Smith. The town is fantastic about being transparent and sharing information.
🌳 Parks + Outdoors
Featured Park: South Park
South Park is located at 900 South Main Street..
South Park hosts many town events, such as fireworks in the summer, and the South Park Community Center.
When it gets warm, definitely check out the splash pad and playgrounds.
From softball and baseball fields to a jogging track to a large soccer field to the trailhead for the Jeff Wells Trail, South Park is a great place to visit!
🔍 Local Favorite: One Question, Many Answers
One question to dive deep into Fuquay-Varina answered by the many.
This Week: Breakfast
Brunch, breakfast, is always a popular topic, doubly so on the weekend. It was a recent topic of conversation between friends and I and it felt like a question that should go to the masses.
Off the cuff, what is your favorite place to grab breakfast in Fuquay-Varina?
The upshot seems to be that while our breakfast/brunch places are well loved - we want more! This is even more the sentiment at the moment as we’ve recently lost Brews on Main, the Morning Hanger is being repaired, and Egg’s Up is being renovated. Still, newcomers like Lucci Blue’s Cafe and Deli on Main Street have been making an impression and are becoming quick favorites. This is definitely a space to watch!
Here is a very non-exhaustive list of places to grab breakfast and/or brunch ordered by responses.
Eggs Up - 1436 N Main St
Lucci Blue’s - 209 Fayetteville St
Bluegrass Bagels - 100 Dickens Rd
Deli on Main - 604 N Main St
Mason Jar Tavern (weekend brunch!) - 305 S Main St
Honorable Mention: Biscuitville - 605 Stellata Dr
Respond to this email or DM us on social with your own favorites or if you think somewhere needs more love!
🗓️ the Week Ahead
Economic Development Summit
Learn about projects and growth throughout Fuquay-Varina and the broader area while hearing from and meeting with local leaders.
Tues Feb 10 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
More information here.
Galentine’s Book Exchange
Join with other readers in a cozy evening of discussing and swapping your favorite reads.
Tickets are $24.89
Thurs Feb 12 6:30 - 9:00 pm
More information and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Daddy Daughter Sneaker Ball
A night of dancing for daddy’s and daughters!
Tickets are $15/person for residents and $19/person for non-residents.
Friday Feb 13 6:00 - 8:30 pm
More info and tickets here.
Derina Harvey Band
A high-energy Celtic rock group with original takes on traditional folk songs and off the cuff humor.
Tickets are $30 for adults, $26 for seniors and students.
Friday, Feb 13 7:30 - 9:30 pm
More info and tickets here.
Valentine’s Day Market
Local vendors of all kinds, food trucks, dessert trucks, and music!
Sat Feb 14 12 pm - 4 pm
More info and tickets on Facebook.
Ties and Tiaras Winter Ball
Any adult/child couple (not just Dad + Daughters!) can dress up and join in the winter festivities.
$30 for first adult/child couple, then $10 for additional couples.
Saturday, Feb 14 4:00 - 6:00 pm
More info and tickets here.
🤔 Advanced Planning
Summer Camps
It may still be cold but 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. and
Links here for applications:
Did You Know? John W. Byrne was mayor of Fuquay-Varina from 2000 - 2020 and saw the town grow from roughly 8,000 people to over 40,000!
Till next week!
John + Alyse
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