Hello Fuquay-Varina!
There is a ton happening this week so read carefully! Capstone is Run the Quay this Saturday, following closely by the Library’s summer reading launch!
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Trivia: What or who inspired J.D. Ballentine to name his post office station “Varina Station?”
(Check your answer at the bottom of this email)
What’s Inside? TL:DR
🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, June 1 | Mostly Cloudy | High: 83 | Low: 61 |
Tuesday, June 2 | Sunny | High: 74 | Low: 51 |
Wednesday, June 3 | Sunny | High: 80 | Low: 55 |
Thursday, June 4 | “Crystal Clear” | High: 85 | Low: 59 |
Friday, June 5 | Mostly Sunny | High: 89 | Low: 62 |
Saturday, June 6 | Partly Cloudy | High: 91 | Low: 66 |
Sunday, June 7 | Possible Rain | High: 90 | Low: 65 |
Looking like quite a bit of sun with some solid temperatures, time to get outside! (from Accuweather).
🚶➡️ Around Town
🏃♂️🏃♀️Run the Quay
Put on by the Chamber of Commerce, Fuquay-Varina’s annual run event is back this year and better than ever. Sign up for a 5k, 10k, or both (joining in the 15-Quay Challenge event)!
You do need to register so hit up the button below!
Kids can get involved too with the WakeMed Children’s Twinkle Dash which includes a 50 yard event and a 100-yard event, led by WakeMed Children’s mascot, Twinkle!
For those not running, there will also be vendors and more to make it a full morning!
Summer Reading Kickoff
The Fuquay-Varina Library’s summer reading kickoff is right after Run the Quay!
Unearth a Story this summer with reading challenges, raffles, and prizes, for kids of all ages.
🤔 Advanced Planning
RecTrac - New Registration System
The Arts Center and Parks and Recreation departments are moving to a new registration system called RecTrac. Accounts on the old system are usable over the summer but you will need to make a new account for fall registration by July 1. Good news is that you only need one account across departments.
This edition of FV Dash is sponsored by:
Sunless Society NC is a mobile spray tanning business owned locally by two amazing Fuquay-Varina moms!
Get in touch for the best, customized spray tan experience, in your home, at your office, or wherever works best for you!
Recycling this week is for Blue routes.
Check your address here.
🌳 Parks + Outdoors
Featuring: Fleming Loop Recreational Park
Located at 503 Fleming Loop Road
With such gorgeous weather coming in next week, we felt it made sense to highlight a park with awesome trails, massive fields, and a seriously great playground.
Bring a picnic and set up shop at the shelters while the kids run and play, Fleming Loop can certainly become a day trip!
Our kids love the playground and I must admit, I really wish I’d had one of those climbing spheres when I was younger!
Paved walking paths make it an easy place to walk (run?) with a stroller or simply have an easy afternoon walk.
🗓️ the Week Ahead
Oaklyn Originals
We love local music and local musicians and think you should check out the line up at Oaklyn Springs on Wednesday. Hosted by Joe’s Cousin, you’ll get to hear a line-up of local talent.
Wednesday, June 3
6:00 pm
More info on Facebook.
Pasta Making Class
Learn the magic of making fettuccine and ravioli from scratch, as well as, two sauces to go with them!
Tiramisu to cap the night plus recipes to go home with.
Thurs, June 4
6:30 pm - Close
More info and buy tickets here.
Tickets are $100/person and spaces are limited.
Post-Race Family Fun Day
Wiped out from Running the Quay? Tired from watching others run? Just want a place to hang with the family? Then, head over to Mason Jar Saturday afternoon for bounce houses, food trucks, new beer releases, and good vibes.
Sat, June 6
9:30 am - all day.
More info on Facebook.
Live Comedy!
If you like to laugh and enjoy great drinks, then, Saturday night, check out Hoppy Tales as comedian Kiki Wynns and a lineup of local comedians grace Fuquay-Varina with classic (and amazing) stand-up comedy.
Saturday, June 6
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Info on Instagram.
🔍Who is Fuquay-Varina?🔎
The same five questions with someone from around the town who helps make Fuquay-Varina what it is today.
This Week: Rebecca Rathe
Tell us a bit about yourself, including, how long have you been in Fuquay-Varina, and what first brought you here?
My family and I first came to Fuquay in 2019 because of the (at the time) very affordable housing and we wanted a family-friendly area to raise our kids. We really love the small-town community vibe and have loved raising our family here.
What’s one local place, event, or activity you think deserves more love?
I really wish the town and community as a whole embraced an inclusive initiative the way some surrounding towns have, but I am VERY proud of our little town's PRIDE celebration. I've proudly taken part in sponsoring the event, "strutting" downtown, and enjoying the vendor market and event every year since it started. We also really look forward to the downtown festivals like the tree lighting and Celebrate Fuquay events.
If you had a free afternoon in Fuquay-Varina, how would you spend it?
If it's not too hot, a nice drink and a sticky bun from Stick Boy and a walk around Mineral Springs Park is absolutely lovely. We also have some really fun stuff downtown that my kids love, most especially Yellow Bird Comics. Our favorite place to eat in town as a family is Fiesta Time, the owners and staff are SO friendly and always treat us like great friends. Nils is a personal favorite of mine also. And we also love, love, love spending time at the library!
What’s something about Fuquay-Varina you didn’t fully appreciate at first - but do now?
As much as I loved the small-town community vibe for raising our kids, there was some trepidation about moving to a (at the time) more rural small town in NC as a more liberal-minded queer person. But I've found a lot of support and friendship in this community that proves we can overcome our differences by being open and friendly with one another.
What would you tell someone who just moved here last month?
Wherever you're going, leave early. Our little town has outgrown itself and you'll notice traffic is a bit crazy. But it's worth it. And don't overlook the many locally-owned small businesses. There's a lot of great spots to eat and shop no matter where your interests lie.
FV Trivia Answer: Virginia “Varina” Arey was J.D.’s pen pal during the Civil War and, yes, they married, lived happily ever after, and had a massive impact on our town.
Till next week!
John + Alyse
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