Hello Fuquay-Varina!
We’re looking at the official start of Fall next week but sign ups for Winter youth sports start Monday. Be sure to check them out!
We’ve got chess and puzzles, fishing and painting, car shows, concerts, markets, and more, Fuquay-Varina is in full swing so be sure to check out what’s happening so you can plan your week!
If you or your organization is planning anything coming soon or have any major announcements, we’d love to work with you to get the word out!
We are also building out our socials so be sure to join us on your favorites!
Likes? Dislikes? Ideas or questions? Reply directly to this newsletter or email [email protected]
Trivia: You may know that Varina is named for the nickname J.D. Ballentine gave his wife, but do you know her real name?
(Check your answer at the bottom of this email)
Table of Contents
🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Sept 14 | Partly Cloudy | High: 91 | Low: 63 |
Tuesday, Sept 15 | Partly Cloudy | High: 83 | Low: 57 |
Wed, Sept 16 | Mostly Sunny | High: 86 | Low: 58 |
Thursday, Sept 17 | Partly Cloudy | High: 86 | Low: 63 |
Friday, Sept 18 | Partly Cloudy | High: 86 | Low: 64 |
Saturday, Sept 19 | Mostly Cloudy (⛈️) | High: 85 | Low: 66 |
Sunday, Sept 20 | Cloudy w/ Rain + ⛈️ | High: 83 | Low: 62 |
Monday, Sept 21 | Cloudy w/ Rain | High: 77 | Low: 60 |
Frankly, this next week looks pretty nice by me, all things considered! No more blistering heat, some nice clear days, and some generous rain predictions. Now, let’s see if it comes true or if we just get more heat! (Weather from Accuweather, commentary is my own).
🚶➡️ Around Town
Follow Me 2 Fuquay-Varina Continues
The party continues this Thursday, September 18 as downtown Fuquay hosts, North Tower, party band extraordinaire! Head downtown for music, food trucks, beer trucks, ice cream, bounce houses, activities, and general frivolity and relaxation.
New “Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB’s for the cool kids)” have been added at four crosswalks around town to improve pedestrian safety. (Image props to Town of Fuquay-Varina)
🤔 Planning Ahead
Winter Sport Sign Ups
You know the drill and, if you don’t, the limited spots for youth activities go FAST! Sign ups for residents open Monday, September 14
Save the links, do your research ahead of time, and double check your RecTrac account - here are the options and signups.
Celebrate Fuquay-Varina Festival on October 3
Don’t worry, October is still a ways away (though the Spirit store is now open, just FYI), but it’s never too early to start planning good times. The Celebrate festival does just that, celebrates Fuquay-Varina, it’s the town, our history, our growth, and the people! If you’re interested, there are still sponsor and vendor spots available.
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 Green routes.♻️
Check your address here.
Follow Me 2 Fuquay-Varina Concert Series.(Image props to Town of Fuquay-Varina)
🗓️ the Week Ahead
There is always a ton going on around town, here are some highlights to be sure to check out!
Peruse below, plan out your week, and let us know if there is anything else we missed and we’ll be sure to highlight it on our social channels.
Chess Nutz Club
Love the game of chess? Want to love the game of chess? Join chess lovers of all skill levels each Monday at the Mill to learn the game, improve your tactics, and dive into the competition. If you have a set bring it along so there’s never a moment down!
Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange
Worked through all of your current jigsaw puzzles? The Fuquay-Varina library is hosting a great way to swap your old ones for new ones as well as meet some new friends amongst fellow jigsaw aficionados!
Wednesday, September 16
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fuquay-Varina Library
Details on the library website.
National Night Out (Rescheduled)
Focused on building positive connections between the community and local law enforcement, head to the Target parking lot to meet the Fuquay-Varina police department, check out their vehicles, enjoy some munchies, and listen to some tunes.(Rumors of a visit by McGruff the Crime Dog!)
Friday, September 18
5:00 - 8:00 pm
3200 Gold Ring Rd
(Target Parking Lot)
More details here.
Cars and Coffee
Love all things automotive? Aviator Brewing is hosting Cars & Coffee this Saturday at the Hanger Bar parking lot. Coffee starts at 7am and breakfast starts at 8 and it all runs till 11. Bring your own or just come out to hang out with other car lovers!
Saturday, September 19
7:00 am - 11:am
More information on Aviator’s event page.
CASF-V Vendor Fair
The Cultural Arts Society of Fuquay-Varina is hosting their annual Fall Vendor Fair! Vendors will be offering suncatchers, permanent and handmade jewelry, candles, sublimated items, crafts, and more. Food trucks will feature chocolate covered strawberries and flavored drinks from coffee to lemonade. Start your holiday shopping early!
Saturday, September 19
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Across from Town Hall
More information on Facebook.
Paint Party - Fall Florals
Ever want to learn to paint? Learn to paint with your friends on Saturday. Joyful Paintings NC is teaching out to paint fall florals and everything you need will be provided. Perfect opportunity to learn, relax, and connect!
Saturday, September 19
Starts at 11:00 am
Tickets are $35 which includes all needed supplies.
More information on Facebook.
Partner with FVDash!
🔍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: Bob Wehle
Tell us a bit about yourself, including, how long have you been in Fuquay-Varina, and what first brought you here?
I am a retired Financial Planner. I spent 40 years of my life helping others accumulate wealth and plan for their retirement. Now I am enjoying my retirement here in Fuquay Varina. My wife and I moved here to be close family and our little grandson.
What’s one local place, event, or activity you think deserves more love?
One of my favorite places to enjoy good Italian food and especially the pizza is J&S New York Pizza right here in the Varina part of Fuquay. The Sicilian pizza is fantastic.
If you had a free afternoon in Fuquay-Varina, how would you spend it?
I do enjoy bass fishing and there is nothing like spending an afternoon of fishing at Bass Lake as well as enjoy everything Bass Lake offers.
What’s something about Fuquay-Varina you didn’t fully appreciate at first - but do now?
One thing that I have come to appreciate is how nice and welcoming the people are here. I have lived in 5 States and by far I feel the most at home here.
What would you tell someone who just moved here last month?
If I were to run into anyone who just moved here I would share with them some of my favorite places like Stick Boy Bread Co. or The Mill Coffee Shop and Pub where my meet-up Chess Club meets to play chess while also enjoying a cold beer on a Monday night. (Editor’s note: See the “Chess Nutz Club” above!)
Ponds and waterways abound throughout Fuquay-Varina. (Image props to Guidesly.com)
FV Trivia Answer: Her name was Virginia Avery and while the two did not know each other before one of her letters of encouragement ended up in his hands, their continuing correspondence has since become legendary (at least around here!).
Till next week!
John + Alyse
Interested in advertising on or partnering with FVDash?
Reply to this email or reach out to [email protected].
We’d love to work with you!