Hello Fuquay-Varina!
Summer's not here yet but it sure feels like it is! With temperature spiking to record levels, we’re pretty happy that the Splash Pad is opening up. But don’t wait till Memorial Day to get out and about, there’s still a ton happening around Fuquay-Varina.
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Trivia: What organization founded Fuquay-Varina’s first library? (Bonus points: when was it founded?)
(Check your answer at the bottom of this email)
🚶➡️ Around Town
Teen Art Exhibit
The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center is featuring the art work of local teenagers in its lobby. It will blow your mind how talented they are (or at least it blew my mind!).
A cool way to get out of the sun for a bit and support local talent. The exhibit will run through July 3.
Water Restrictions Remain in Place
Keep being careful of water usage! As of Sunday, May 17, the town’s water restrictions remain in place and will remain until officially lifted.
Check out the details in the link.
2027 Budget Review Period Until May 19
On May 4, the 2027 budget for Fuquay-Varina was presented at the Board of Commissioners meeting.
The public comment period ends on Tuesday, May 19 so check out the budget and share your thoughts!
🤔 Advanced Planning
📖📖Summer Reading!
The Wake County Library summer reading program is launching June 6 and will run until August 15! This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story” which promises plenty of dinosaurs and surprises! Check out the launch event on June 6!
🚗🛻Traffic + Road Projects 🛻🚗
The town is in the middle of launching a massive roadwork campaign (to the tune of $57 MM) to improve and expand our roads and transportation options around town. The down side to this is loads of road work.
Track the projects and plan your drives with the information on the town page.
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, right in your home!
Recycling this week is for blue routes.
Check your address here.
🌳 Parks + Outdoors
Featuring: South Park Splash Pad
Located at South Park (900 S Main St.)
The Splash Pad opens this weekend!!
Check out the watery fun with loads of activities and many ways to get wet!
The Splash Pad, located in South Park, opens Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, May 23 (and remains open until Labor Day 9/7).
It is free to utilize for residents but residents MUST get a Splash Pad Card which can be picked up at either Community Center.
Community Centers are closed on Memorial Day weekend so go early!
Guests can attend for $3 a person (one parent may enter free).
🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, May 18 | Mostly Sunny | High: 92 | Low: 63 |
Tuesday, May 19 | Mostly Sunny | High: 91 | Low: 64 |
Wednesday, May 20 | Mostly Sunny | High: 93 | Low: 67 |
Thursday, May 21 | Thunderstorm(s) | High: 87 | Low: 60 |
Friday, May 22 | Morning Rain | High: 76 | Low: 60 |
Saturday, May 23 | Mostly Sunny | High: 79 | Low: 63 |
Sunday, May 24 | Mostly Sunny | High: 78 | Low: 64 |
Heading into heat with potential thunderstorms nearly every day. Keep an eye on the sky! (via Accuweather).
🗓️ the Week Ahead
Never Grow Up
The Arts Inspired Dance Academy is have a two day showcase for its drama and dance students. Enjoy the timeless story of Peter Pan and support aspiring artists!
Peter Pan Jr
Tues, May 19
6 - 8 pm
Dance Showcase
Wed, May 20
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Info and tickets here.
Hiking in Our Local Parks
Join Audubon expert Larry Zoller and learn more about hiking in Wake County and how valuable our local parks are to you and our community.
Wed, May 20
11 am - 12 pm
More info here.
Paint Party - Mommy & Me
Still celebrating the Mommy who raised you? (You should be!) On Saturday, you and Mom (or solo if you prefer) can paint connecting canvases. 8+ recommended.
Spots are limited! So sign up below.
DCW Presents: Adrenaline Rush!
Need something a bit more high octane? Shoofly Athletics hosts DCW Wrestling for a night of professional wrestling!
Saturday, May 23
7:00 - 9:30 pm
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☕☕Getting to Know Fuquay-Varina🍵🍵
As our home (or home away from home), we life, work, play, eat, and drive around Fuquay-Varina but how well do we know it? This feature is to introduce you to somewhere you’ve never been to or, perhaps, never even heard of and encourage you to get out to it!
This Week: Guide to F-V’s Coffee
Coffee. If you know, you know. I, for one, or we, for two, are not much use prior to a cup of coffee (or three). One of my favorite quirks of Fuquay-Varina is how many incredible places there are to get coffee! And while some of them are so close you would think they would have a problem, they end up complementing each other instead! So if you love the bean based brew, the vibe of a cool coffee shop, or you’re just curious - read on!
In no particular order,
Downtown Fuquay boasts multiple coffee shops but there is only one artisanal bakery and that’s Stick Boy. Biscuits, croissants, cookies, breads, and pastries I didn’t even know existed are the options to partner with your coffee.
Where Stick Boy serves the early crowd, The Mill is open late. Find amazing coffee and local craft beers at the Mill along with weekly trivia and plenty of space to work, play, or just hang out.
If you’re looking for fresh coffee, Cultivate roasts its own coffee, in house, at each location. You’ll be hard press (get it?) to find a more recently roasted cup of coffee! Pair it with ice cream and loads of space, indoors and outdoors and its a winner.
A relative newcomer, Lucci emphasizes a sophisticated laid back feel with lounge couches, exposed brick, and a lovely outdoor patio (with a wine window!). Not only does it have great coffee, it is also an amazing wine bar, has excellent cocktails, and a full menu of sandwiches and finger foods.
Born out of a genuine passion for coffee, this wife-husband team serves coffee from a classic 1964 Shasta camper on Saturday’s and Sunday’s. This is less a work spot as a destination to seek out.
While other coffee shows pair the brew with other brews, distilled spirits, and fermented grapes, Right Meow pairs it with felines! You need a reservation but grab a spot for some cuddle time where proceeds go to finding cats a home.
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Want a chill, laid back vibe with your coffee? Sip coffee and listen through crates of vinyl records at Track. Check out their events for live DJ curated listening parties.
In Memoriam (but hopefully not)
This delightful coffee shop that was a local favorite is actually up for sale. If you’d like to launch your own coffee experience, reach out to them through social media or directly through email. (serious inquiries only please).
FV Trivia Answer: The Fuquay-Varina Women’s Club founded F-V’s first library in 1954!
Till next week!
John + Alyse
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