Hello Fuquay-Varina!
I hope everyone is having a wonderful fall and enjoying this finally seasonal weather! I’ve been dealing with a rather nasty cold (all better now, thank you!) which has delayed this publication. Still, the town moves around me and there’s plenty of ways to enjoy this fantastic weather!
Along with some fantastic Halloween events this week, including loads of extra trick or treating, I would also remind everyone that it is early Voting through the end of the month. Given the lines and crowds on Election Day, I am a strong proponent of voting early as it is much simpler.
Hope everyone has a fantastic week! Get a load of what’s happening and get out and about!
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Trivia: The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center is the heart of F-V’s cultural center, showcasing talent from around the town in art, dance, and more, but it is not that old. When was the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center officially opened?
(Check your answer at the bottom of this email)
The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center.
🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Oct 19 | Clear + Windy | High: 67 | Low: 44 |
Tuesday, Oct 20 | Pleasantly Sunny | High: 74 | Low: 45 |
Wed, Oct 21 | Sunny | High: 72 | Low: 41 |
Thursday, Oct 22 | Sunny | High: 72 | Low: 41 |
Friday, Oct 23 | Sunny | High: 68 | Low: 42 |
Saturday, Oct 24 | Sunny | High: 65 | Low: 40 |
Sunday, Oct 25 | Sunny | High: 68 | Low: 42 |
Monday, Oct 26 | Sunny | High: 69 | Low: 44 |
We will see the sun this week and loads of it! Even if our state’s weather is notoriously difficult to predict, you can bet we will get some sun this week! Frankly, looks awesome. I certainly plan on spending as much of it outdoors as possible! (Predictions from Accuweather, commentary is my own).
the Week Ahead!
Check out below and let us know what else is happening!
Outdoor Movie Night
Mason Jar invites you to a free, outdoor showing of Little Shop of Horrors! Bring a chair or blanket, grab a brew, and enjoy the movie with friends and family under the stars. (Probably also bring a sweatshirt or sweater, temperatures will drop after dark!)
Thursday, Oct 22
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Lucci Blue’s Social Cafe
More information here.
Icons of Jazz: Divine & Dexterous
Looking for something less spooky and more enthralling? Thursday night, Camille Thurman and the Christian Tamburr trio will continue the Icons of Jazz series at the Arts Center. Come listen as this saxophone virtuosa explores and honors the great(s) Sarah Vaughan and Dexter Gordon, while weaving through the bebop and post-bop eras.
Thursday, Oct 22
Starts at 7:30 pm
Fuquay-Varina Arts Center
Tickets are $24.
Trick or Treat Downtown!
The Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association invites you to don your costumes and head downtown to trick or treat! Participating businesses (they will have signs indicating their participation) throughout the town will be sharing treats, candy, and anything else they feel like sharing! This is one of our family’s favorite events all year!
Friday, Oct 23
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Downtown Fuquay-Varina
More information on Facebook.
Trunk or Treat
Get the family dressed up and trunk or treat at Century 21 on Saturday for loads of candy and treats, plus Sybil the Clown and the Fuquay Cruisers! I know my kids look forward to these ahead of Halloween proper and why not? Great way to get out, hang with neighbors, and, of course, get more candy!
Saturday, Oct 24
4:00 - 6:00 pm
More information on Facebook.
Fright Night: Haunted Trail
The F-V Rotary Club, the FV High School Interact Club, and American Legion Post 116 are all teaming up to scare you silly. Head to the Haunted Trail for frights and scares, as well as, candy, food, games, and activities!
Saturday, Oct 24
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tickets on sale ahead of time or at the entrance.
More information on Facebook.
Survivor Glow Walk
Domestic violence has no place in our town. The F-V Police Department and InterAct of Wake County are partnering for survivors of domestic violence by hosting the Survivor Glow Walk at Fleming Loop Park that will have live music, food trucks, and the Glow Walk. Walk with survivors and show them they are not alone.
Sunday, Oct 25
5:00 - 9:00 pm
More information on Facebook
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🚶➡️ Around Town
Early Voting!
Early, in-person voting is in full swing and it will continue until Oct 31. During early voting, you can vote at any open voting locations. Make sure your registration is up to date here.
Fuquay-Varina is Haunted!
FV Ghost Tours takes you on an hour long walk about through Fuquay’s Historic District while your guides, from Fuquay-Varina’s own Sisterhood of Spirits, will tell tales of ghosts, cryptids, true crimes, and F-V’s own deep lore!
October is National Arts and Humanities Month
This October, celebrate the arts and humanities locally by checking out F-V’s town museums, check out the schedule of events or take a class at the Fuquay-Varina Arts Center, .
♻️Recycling This Week is for Blue routes.♻️
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🤔Looking Further Ahead
Ballot Measures
Along with the usual election of office holders, there will be three ballot measures this year. Be sure to dig into them and get informed! Here is a non-partisan breakdown of each.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd!
As you likely know, given the growing number of signs populating every corner or sizeable length of road, this is an election year! Check your voting registration here. Early, in-person voting starts this week and runs Oct 15 to Oct 31 (here are early voting locations). Then, the general election takes place on November 3. You can check your official, election day voting location here.
Town of Fuquay-Varina 2026 Christmas Ornament!
Every year the town puts out a new ornament for Christmas, celebrating a different part of the two and its history. The ornaments cost $15 and need to be manually picked up from the John W. Byrne Municipal Building. Whether you celebrate the holiday or just want a keepsake of the town, check it out at the town online store!
This edition of FV Dash is sponsored by:
As the weather is cooling its tougher to keep that skin glowing. Never fear! Sunless Society NC is a mobile spray tanning business owned locally by two amazing Fuquay-Varina moms!
Schedule an appointment at your home, at your office, or wherever works best, to keep that glow!
Mineral Spring Park in Downtown Fuquay.
FV Trivia Answer: The Fuquay-Varina Arts Center was officially opened in a ceremony on March 18, 2019.
Till next week!
John + Alyse
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