Hello Fuquay-Varina!
Thank you everyone for the warm reception to the newsletter that we’ve received! Your comments and encouragement are greatly appreciated!
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🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Jan 12 | Sunny | High of 51 | Low of 27 |
Tuesday, Jan 13 | Mostly Sunny | High of 57 | Low of 35 |
Wednesday, Jan 14 | Mostly Cloudy | High of 57 | Low of 37 |
Thursday, Jan 15 | Mostly Cloudy | High of 47 | Low of 21 |
Friday, Jan 16 | Sunny | High of 43 | Low of 25 |
Saturday, Jan 17 | Mostly Sunny | High of 49 | Low of 28 |
Sunday, Jan 18 | Partly Cloudy | High of 41 | Low of 26 |
via Accuweather
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🗓️ the Week Ahead
Interviews of Applicants for Town Board Commissioner Vacancy
Watch and listen in to the board interview the four applicants vying for the vacant town board seat.
Monday, Jan 12 at 6:00 pm
Learn more about the process here.
Registration for ROX in the New Year Ends!
Register to join in the 4k conditioning event on Saturday at Clubworx!
Science of Sasquatch
Kayla Brady, founder of the Sasquatch Data Project, will lead a dive into the clues, data, and reports that drive the Sasquatch story.
Tuesday, Jan 14 at 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
More Information Here.
Ribbon Cutting: Front Porch Cafe
Celebrate the opening of the Front Porch Cafe and their entrance into the F-V Chamber of Commerce.
Thursday Jan 15, 4 pm- 5pm
More information on Facebook.
Winter Chili Cook Off
Head to Oaklyn Springs to taste and vote for the best local chili. Think you have the best chili? You can still sign up! Check the Facebook link below.
Saturday, Jan 17, starting 2 pm
More information on Facebook.
Finn and Goldie’s Wedding
Join Mason Jar and Rocking JH Farms in celebrating the wonderful nuptials of two highland cows.
Saturday, Jan 17 at 3 pm
More information on Facebook.
🌳 Parks + Outdoors
Featured Park: Ashworh Park f.k.a. Library Park
Located just down the block from Fuquay’s downtown is one of Fuquay-Varina’s historical gems. Find a small town of historical buildings alongside a real train car!
Ashworth Park (formerly Library Park): located at 116 Aiken St.
If I’m being honest, I lived in Fuquay-Varina for years, even walked through this park (granted, at night), before I realized all this park contains!
The train car is the most central part of the park with a great little playground and plenty of space to run around. Beyond that, wander through Fuquay-Varina’s history with life size buildings and statues.
🚶➡️ Around Town
Spring Youth Sports Sign-Ups are Ongoing
Sign ups for spring sports are ongoing through Jan 17. Spots go fast so dive in! Find more information through the button below.
FVDA Wins $25,000 Grant to Support Local, Small Businesses
Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association was awarded a grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to Support Small Businesses. One of twenty non-profit organizations across the state to receive the award, the money will be awarded to individual businesses around the town in $5,000 amounts. Story on Facebook.
The FVDA will announce details for businesses to apply for grants on their website and email lists.
🔍 Who is Fuquay-Varina?
Five questions with someone who helps make Fuquay-Varina what it is today.
This week: Vicky Burnor, resident and my mother!
How long have you been in Fuquay-Varina, and what first brought you here?
My husband and I moved to Fuquay-Varina almost exactly 3 years ago, on January 8. We moved here so that we could live close to one of our sons (me!) who lives here.
What’s one local place, event, or activity you think deserves more love?
Spring Park in December and January is lit up with white globes in the trees. It is truly a magical place in those months.
If you had a free afternoon in Fuquay-Varina, how would you spend it?
I would take my grandchildren to one of the many parks in Fuquay-Varina. There are several to choose from.
What’s something about Fuquay-Varina you didn’t fully appreciate at first - but do now?
Again, I've been impressed by how many parks are in Fuquay-Varina. Some with playgrounds, since with hiking trails, and some which are just peaceful to sit in and watch the birds and squirrels.
What would you tell someone who just moved here last month?
Check out the two community centers, South Park and Hilltop-Needmore! There are loads to do at both!
Did You Know? The Fuquay Spring Historic District is included on the National Register of Historic Places. A five-block area around the Fuquay Mineral Spring it is included for its association with the development of Fuquay Springs and included examples of early-twentieth century architecture.
Till next week!