Hello Fuquay-Varina!
Here we are, post Labor Day, when things are supposed to slow down. The reality is things are just kicking up! Registration for winter youth sports is next Monday! This week there are multiple festivals in the downtowns, loads of food trucks, and open houses.
If you or your organization are putting together an event, festival, open house, or even just an updated, let us know and we’ll share it out!.
Check out our Facebook and Instagram accounts throughout the week for day to day updates, reminders, and activities!
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Trivia: When did the name “Fuquay” officially get added into the town(s) name?
(Check your answer at the bottom of this email)
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🌤️ Weather
Day | Weather | High Temperature | Low Temperature |
|---|---|---|---|
Monday, Sept 7 | Mostly Sunny | High: 83 | Low: 59 |
Tuesday, Sept 8 | Partly Sunny | High: 86 | Low: 60 |
Wed, Sept 9 | Partly Sunny | High: 87 | Low: 66 |
Thursday, Sept 10 | Partly Sunny (⛈️) | High: 89 | Low: 70 |
Friday, Sept 11 | Mostly Cloudy (⛈️) | High: 87 | Low: 70 |
Saturday, Sept 12 | Mostly Cloudy (⛈️) | High: 85 | Low: 66 |
Sunday, Sept 13 | Cloudy w/ ⛈️⛈️ | High: 87 | Low: 65 |
It looks like it will finally start to feel seasonal! The days will be warm (but not too warm) and the evenings and nights will cool to manageable levels. Do watch out for thunderstorms in the second half of the week should the Fuquay-Varina no t-storm vortex allow. (Weather from Accuweather, commentary is original).
🚶➡️ Around Town
9/11 Day of Remembrance
This is the 25th anniversary of the Sept 11 terrorist attacks that affected so many of us so deeply. Fuquay-Varina will be hosting a ceremony at the Fuquay-Varina arts center to commemorate those who were lost and to honor those how responded so valiantly.
Wastewater Treatment Annual Report
Every year the town publishes a report covering wastewater treatment, sewage management, facilities, and more that affect your drinking water. It’s a very interesting read and you will learn quite a bit. I, for one, learned and now wonder why “Terrible Creek” was chosen as the name for a treatment facility? Every time I read something about it, it seems judgmental.
Downtown Fuquay, looking north.
🤔 Planning Ahead
Final Deadline for Submission - Fuquay Film Festival
The final deadline for ALL submissions to the Fuquay Film Festival is this week on Sept 15. All appropriate genres are accepted and all film makers are welcome to submit. There is even a specific category for high school and college students so don’t hold back!
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:
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♻️Recycling This Week is for Blue routes.♻️
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Festival in downtown Fuquay.
🗓️ the Week Ahead
Labor Day has passed, the weather is cooling (but not too much!), and being outside is so much more pleasant and the event calendar shows it!
Check out below and let us know what else is happening!
Follow Me 2 Fuquay-Varina Returns
Head to downtown Fuquay as the town’s concern series restarts for the nice weather. Enjoy the Band of Oz while hanging with friends and neighbors and enjoying local beer, food trucks, desserts, and more!
Thursday, Sept 10
6:00 - 9:00 pm
102 N Main St
More information on the town site.
Open House at Flowers on Broad St.
Kick off the fall season surrounded by nature’s finest! Flowers on Broad St is hosting an all-day open house to explore the varietals and options available for fall!
Friday, Sept 11
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
More information on Facebook.
International Culture Festival
Join Fuquay-Varina’s annual celebration of community diversity through performances, food, workshops, cultural booths, kids’ activities and more! Spend the whole time shifting from culture to culture or drop in to experience new ones, this is an amazing, free opportunity to learn more about our neighbor near and far.
Saturday, September 12
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Find more details here.
Food Truck Rodeo
Bring a chair and set up a spot and taste your way through local food trucks, beer, and other tasty treats! Plus a live DJ, activities for kids, touch a truck (with town fire trucks, police cars, garbage trucks, and more).
Sunday, September 13
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Varina Parking Lot
More information here.
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Pine trees off Carpenter Road.
FV Trivia Answer: In 1902, residents of Sippihaw officially changed the name of the town to Fuquay Springs.
Till next week!
John + Alyse
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