Hello Fuquay-Varina!
While we may all be a little extra tired from losing an hour of sleep, activities throughout town have officially kicked off with the Chili Cook-Off and Car Show this past Saturday in Varina. The town was busy! If you didn’t make it out, no worries, there’s tons more coming soon!
FVDash is working on a second weekly edition to come out on Wednesdays with a comprehensive calendar of live music, trivia, food trucks, and more! Let us know what you’d like to see!
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🚶➡️ Around Town
State of the Town - Monday March 9
New mayor, long time Councilman, and life long Fuquay-Varina resident, William H Harris, will discuss 2025 and look ahead to 2026.
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
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 its free! Check out more information here.
Coaches Needed for Youth Sports
Coaches are needed for youth sports across a variety of 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: Willow Lakes Park
Located at 1770 Fuquay-Varina Parkway
Willow Lakes Park is really all about youth sports.
Boasting more fields than I can remember, a Saturday in this park is full of kids running, parents in foldable chairs, water bottles scattered everywhere, and the air full of shouts, whistles, and laughter.
While it does not actually have a Willow Lake(s), this field is right next door to South Lakes Elementary School and has some ponds surrounding it with walking trails.
Pro tip: directions will take you to the area of South Lakes Elementary, turn as if you’re going into the school parking lot, then, keep to the left.
🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Mar 9 | Partly Cloudy | High: 76 | Low: 52 |
Tuesday, Mar 10 | Partly Sunny | High: 83 | Low: 59 |
Wednesday, Mar 11 | Mostly Sunny | High: 83 | Low: 59 |
Thursday, Mar 12 | Mostly Cloudy | High: 67 | Low: 33 |
Friday, Mar 13 | Partly Cloudy | High: 63 | Low: 41 |
Saturday, Mar 14 | Partly Sunny | High: 72 | Low: 45 |
Sunday, Mar 15 | Mostly Cloudy | High: 76 | Low: 57 |
via Accuweather
🗓️ the Week Ahead
Topsy-Turvy Cinderella
Put on by the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, enjoy a very different and very fun version of this classic.
Tickets = $5
Wed Mar 11
10:00 am - 11:00 am
More information and tickets here.
New Kid
The Children’s Theatre of Charlotte’s second show, focuses on Nick and his family as he navigates being the “new kid.”
Tickets = $5
Thurs Mar 12
10:00 - 11:00 am
More information and tickets here.
Geek and Grub Pi - K Walk
Take on this 3.14 k challenge with multiple stops, including pie, savory bites, and other treats. This looks like an amazing way to celebrate Pi day!
Sat Mar 14
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
More information and tickets here.
Sip n’ Shop Market
Check out 14 local artisans, pour your own beer, Mr. Puebla’s excellent tacos, and live music at Hoppy Tales! (All indoors, so rain or shine!
Saturday, Mar 14
11:00 am - ?
Hoppy Tales (inside Quaint Plaza)
More information on Facebook.
🔍 Who is Fuquay-Varina?
Five questions with someone who helps make Fuquay-Varina what it is today.
This Week: Tyler Conrad
Tell us a bit about yourself, including, how long have you been in Fuquay-Varina, and what first brought you here?
I grew up in the Raleigh area, but just recently moved to Fuquay-Varina with my wife 3 years ago. We were attracted to the blend of new development and small town charm within close proximity to many of our favorite spots in the Raleigh area.
What’s one local place, event, or activity you think deserves more love?
Right Meow Cat Cafe is a great family friendly activity! They take good care of the cats and have so many fun drinks to try.
If you had a free afternoon in Fuquay-Varina, how would you spend it?
We like to spend the afternoon walking around the South Park trails and grabbing a few drinks from Mason Jar Brewery before heading to our favorite local Mexican restaurant Casa Amigos.
What’s something about Fuquay-Varina you didn’t fully appreciate at first - but do now?
When we first moved to Fuquay-Varina, we didn’t fully appreciate the fact that we have TWO downtowns. We feel lucky to have so many local places to check out close by.
What would you tell someone who just moved here last month?
Book the Brewquay Prowler with some friends this summer!
Did You Know? Former (and long-time) Fuquay-Varina mayor John Byrne’s dad, Tommy, played for the New York Yankees.
Till next week!
John + Alyse
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