Hello Fuquay-Varina!
Spring is finally, officially here! With the caution that March is very much acting like March. Always check the weather before you head out! Still, the weather is improving and its time to get out and about!
This coming Saturday, there’s the Town Easter Egg Hunt (open to all) and, after, head to downtown and meet local businesses in the Candy Hop! Our family loves events like these and its great to get to know the town!
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🚶➡️ Around Town
Scam Alert
In its excellent, weekly email, the Town is advising of ongoing scams that claim to be the town Planning Department. It is emphasized that the Town will NOT asking for payment or sensitive information in unexpected emails or phone calls. If you receive unexpected notes or otherwise suspicious messages, reach out to the town Planning Department.
Traffic Congestion
If you’ve just about anywhere around Fuquay-Varina or the surrounding towns, then you know what traffic has been like. Fuquay-Varina has a website that breaks down ongoing road work, traffic projects, and future plans to manage congestion, with an interactive map. It won’t alleviate merge time but it helps.
🤔 Advanced Planning
Follow Me 2 Fuquay Spring Concerts
If you don’t know, now you do, there is live music and a full on mini fest of food trucks, beer stands, and neighbors in downtown Fuquay. Spring concert series is going to feature The Chairmen of the Board (4/9), The Embers (4/16), Crush (4/30), and Heads Up Penny (5/14)!
Oh, and they’re free! Check out more information here.
This edition of FV Dash is sponsored by:
Recycling this week is for blue routes.
Check your address here.
🌳 Parks + Outdoors
Featuring: …
Located at: 1651 N McLaurin Lane
Nestled just inside Ballentine, right next to Ballentine Elementary School, is a young baseball player’s dream.
Includes multiple baseball fields (plus restrooms and a snack stand), a multi-purpose field, and just open grass.
This is a great place for town sports or to just hit the ball around!
🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Mar 23 | Chance of rain | High: 80 | Low: 38 |
Tuesday, Mar 24 | Partly Cloudy | High: 57 | Low: 36 |
Wednesday, Mar 25 | Mostly Cloudy | High: 69 | Low: 46 |
Thursday, Mar 26 | Mostly Sunny | High: 78 | Low: 55 |
Friday, Mar 27 | Chance of T-Storm | High: 82 | Low: 44 |
Saturday, Mar 28 | Mostly Sunny | High: 58 | Low: 32 |
Sunday, Mar 29 | Mostly Cloudy | High: 62 | Low: |
via Accuweather
🗓️ the Week Ahead
The Magic of Kevin Spencer
Not only is there the opportunity this week to enjoy the magical performance of Kevin Spencer but you can also meet him in person!
Meet and Greet (Free)
Mon Mar 23
6:30 pm
Magic Show! (Free)
Wed Mar 25
7:30 pm
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
More information here.
Town Easter Egg Hunt
Join the Easter Bunny and let your kids go wild searching for easter eggs across the Park. Hunt starts at 10:00 sharp. Everyone is excited so the park will be crowded, plan to arrive early!
Sat Mar 28
10:00 AM
More information here.
Downtown Candy Hop
Bring your Easter baskets and visit downtown, participating merchants for tasty treats! Organized by the FV Downtown Association, the Candy Hop is a great way to explore and meet new businesses!
Sat Mar 28
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Fuquay-Varina
More information here.
Porcelain and Petals
Afternoon tea in teacup and saucer, lovely little treats to go with such tea, and workshop in flowers. Enough said.
Sat Mar 28
12:00 pm
Tickets $60
More information and tickets here.
🚸A Morning out with Little Ones
As the days grow longer and warmer, everyone wants to get out and about and that includes the kids. But where to go? Not everywhere or everyone welcomes the nuttiness that kids can bring. Here’s to a day out with the little ones that will entertain young and old.
Start your day with breakfast (and coffee!) at Eggs Up Grill, delicious food in a relaxed, kid friendly setting.
Afterward, head to Piney Town Playhouse for a fun filled indoor play session. Kids can explore little cottages, themed stations, dress up areas, and even a jungle gym! There’s also a low stimulation space for quieter play.
For lunch, grab sandwiches from Deli on Main Street and enjoy a picnic at Falcon Park. With swings, a sandbox, playgrounds, and a picnic shelter, it’s perfect for little ones to run and play.
Enjoy a beautiful, fun-filled day in Fuquay-Varina!
Did You Know? William Joseph (Mr. Joe) and Lizzie Barham, his wife, were major investors in early Fuquay, helping to start the Ballentine Service Station, the Ballentine Drug Store, and Proctor and Barbour, among many others!
Till next week!
John + Alyse
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