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| February 12, 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 6 |
What's Happening This Week
in Downtown Fuquay-Varina | |
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| What's Happening in Downtown |
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What's Happening This Week in Downtown Fuquay-Varina is a weekly e-mail newsletter sent to people interested in what's happening in downtown Fuquay-Varina. Read on to learn what you'll be missing if you don't visit downtown Fuquay-Varina this week! |
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www.fuquay-varina.org |
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| Don't Forget the Sweets for Your Sweetheart at the Chocolate Bean, Located at Varina Station |
Valentine's Day is right around the corner! Don't forget the sweets for your Sweetheart. The Chocolate Bean, your local Chocolatier and Espresso Bar, is the only place to get your handmade chocolate favorites with truffle boxes and gifts starting at only $6! Feeling a little naughty? New adult novelty chocolates available, but you have to ask to see them...too racy for the display case! Didn't order strawberries in time? We'll try to keep some in stock the 14th, but only while they last.
Movie night Fri Feb 13th at our Cary store location. Showing 'Chocolat'. Only $25/couple gets you coffee, wine, a fabulous dessert tasting and take home gifts. Private showing, only 4 of 8 tables available. Advanced reservations required so do it today!
Join our VIP club to receive our most exclusive offers, promotions and events. Visit www.thechocolatebean.com/mOPTIN_TCB.htm to join.
On the go but need a Chocolate Bean fix? Coupons, Events, Directions...now you can access us on your web-enabled cell phone www.chocobean.param.mobi. Or follow us on Twitter (@ChocolateBean) for tidbits of humor, knowledge and other musings.
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| There's Still Time to Order Valentine's Gift Baskets at Your Gift Solutions in Varina Merchantile |
There is still time to special order a Valentine gift for your loved one. We also have many ready made items available at the shop. There are gifts for friends, teachers, children and romantic gifts for that very special person in your life. Your Gift Solutions always has free delivery to Fuquay Varina and some of the surrounding areas.
As our way of showing we love our customers, for each purchase made between now and Valentine's Day, we will include a token of our appreciation with your purchase. Stop by the shop or visit our website to view a selection of our product offerings: http://www.yourgiftsolutionsinc.com
Your Gift Solutions
@The Varina Merchantile
601 E. Broad St.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
919-639-8645
Email: customerservice@yourgiftsolutionsinc.com |
| Fuquay-Varina 100th Anniversary Festivities for March 6th Announced |
On March 6 Fuquay-Varina, will be 100 years old and to celebrate this milestone many activities have been planned for the actual date, as well as throughout 2009.
In order of their founding, local churches will toll their bells twenty times each in fifteen-minute intervals beginning at 11:00 am on Friday, March 6. Since Piney Grove Baptist Church is the oldest church in the area, their bells will toll first, followed by Wake Chapel Christian Church, First United Methodist Church and Fuquay-Varina United Methodist Church. The final bell tolls will be led by the Fuquay-Varina Presbyterian Church but rung simultaneously by all the above churches including St. Bernadette's Catholic Church. School children and local citizens with hand bells will chime in for the last bell ringing at noon, so you should hear them all over Fuquay-Varina!
Town Officials will meet for a ceremony at noon at Centennial Square, the new parking lot and park located at the corner of Main and Academy Street. Everyone is invited to attend.
Businesses in the historic downtown areas on and around Main and Broad Streets will have historic displays in their windows, stores and lobbies. Make sure to stop in and see a bit of Fuquay-Varina's 100 years of history. While you are there, make sure to have a piece of birthday cake. Most stores and businesses in the downtown area will serve birthday cake on Friday, March 6 to customers in celebration of this momentous occasion that happens only every 100 years!
Even our Fuquay-Varina schools will be celebrating our Town's birthday on Friday, March 6. Classes will be participating in local history study, hosting guest speakers, viewing historic photos and enjoying birthday cake for lunch. When you send your child off to school on March 6, make sure they know it is a special day in our Town's history!
On March 13-28, the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association will host the Hunt 100, a historical scavenger hunt. The clues will lead you to historical photos placed throughout downtown Fuquay-Varina. Answer the clues, collect the stamps and be entered to win one of three $100 downtown gift certificates. You may just have a lot of fun and in the process learn a lot about Fuquay-Varina's history! Look for a full page ad in the Fuquay-Varina Independent on March 11. Game pieces will be available on www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.
Make sure you participate in some small way on March 6 or in 2009 in the Town's 100th Birthday Celebration.
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| Stick Boy Bread Company has Got Your Valentine's Day Treats |
| Are you looking for the perfect gift for that special someone in your life? Do you want to give a good friend just a little something to let them know that you care? Stick Boy has a variety of sweet treats! They are just what you are looking for. If something grabs your attention, give us a quick call at (919) 557-2237 so we can reserve it.
Valentine's Day Specials
(available Monday, Feb. 9th thru Saturday, Feb. 14th)
Chocolate Covered Strawberries ....................$3.00/box
Cupcakes .................................................. $3.50 each
Heart Shaped Sugar Cookies............... .........$1.50 each or $15.00/doz.
Red Velvet Cake ......................................... $25.00
Red Velvet Cake Slice ................................ $3.00/slice
St. Valentine's Blend Coffee ........................ $10.99/Ib.
Truffles ..................................................... .$1.25 each
ˇ Chambord (Raspberry Liqueur) rolled in Cocoa
ˇ Amaretto rolled in toasted Almonds
ˇ Plain Chocolate rolled in toasted Walnuts
ˇ Orange Liqueur rolled in toasted Coconut
Valentine's Bread ......................................... $5.75/loaf
Our Chocolate Cherry Sourdough & our White Chocolate Baguette twisted together and shaped into a heart
Mention this ad and get 6 Truffles for $6.00!
Getting Married? Stick Boy Bread Co. is now able to create the wedding cake of your dreams! Your wedding day is as unique as you are, and a wedding cake from Stick Boy Bread Company can express your one-of-a-kind style. Our cake flavors and fillings are delicious and available in a wide variety of combinations to suit every taste.
Stop by the bakery at 127 S. Main Street or call (919) 557-2237 www.stickboyfuquay.com
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Stylish Valentine's Gifts at My Back Porch |
My Back Porch
515 Broad Street
Historic Varina
919-552-9344
Mon - Fri: 11 to 6 Sat: 10 to 5
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Spring has arrived: Lots of jewelry, belts, purses and shoes are arriving this week!
*************************************************************************************************************** Spring color selection of Flat Wallets now available. We have 4 different sizes starting at $11.99!
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All furs 50% off through the end of February. We need to make room for our Spring consignments.
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Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, February 14th from 11 to 5
Come to see what Scentsy wickless products are all about.
Scentsy-the safest way to scent your home! No Soot, flame, smoke or wick!
Scentsy Candles are leadless, wickless, flameless & smokeless. The Scentsy candle bar is warmed in one of our unique warmers, by a 25 watt bulb, for hours of fragrance. Scentsy Wickless Candles are safer, stronger, less expensive and longer lasting than wicked candles. Each candle bar will last up to 50-80 hours and never evaporates which can lead to fire!! They work great as nightlights for the kids too.
Lots of warmers and fragrances will be available for purchase. They will make great Valentine's Day gifts too!
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| Keeping An Eye on Family Optical |
Family Optical
504 Broad St
(919)567-0059
Tu-Th 9-5, Fr 11-6, Sat 10-3
~ Cupid Strikes Again!
Oh Yes, Cupid has done it again! He's been in our shop and taken 30% off select frames including our Jones New York designer collection for men and women! Stop in now through February 14th and save on all of our specially marked frames!
~ Sunny Days are Here Again!
We've got a great selection of men's sunglasses by Carerra and Chesterfield featuring polarized sun lenses! Ladies, we have beautiful new Lacoste, Elle and Vera Bradley sunglasses, designed with your fashion needs in mind, great colors and styles!
And we can't forget our four-legged friends, we also offer Doggles brand sunglasses for your pampered pooch!!
~New Arrivals from the Show!
New frames are here now! We ordered some "SPECS-tacular" new frames for men and women duing our continuing education conference...stop in and check them out! The newest styles include gem-stones and beautiful details for ladies and clean, classic frame features for men.
** Fun Vision Fact ** Did you know that dogs have a third eyelid on each eye, sometimes called the "haw." This is a membrane that is mainly hidden under the lower lid and just a small part of the edge is visible in the corner of the eye close to the nose. The membrane acts like a windshield wiper for the eye -- a defense mechanism to sweep away foreign bodies. |
| Happy Valentine's Day from Padoodles! |
Don't miss out on extra savings! Shop now for an additional 15% off any items in our clearance section! Use the code "EXTRA" at checkout to receive your additional discount.
Offer expires Feb. 15, 2009.
PaddyCake Prints will be at Padoodles on Sat. Feb. 21, 2009 from 10am-1pm. PaddyCake offers the opportunity for lasting ceramic impressions of your little ones' hands and/or feet. Each print is hand-finished and kiln-fired to provide you with a beautiful keepsake to last a lifetime. Call or stop by to sign up!
Offer Expires: February 15, 2009
Padoodles Trendy Kids Boutique
508 E. Broad St.
Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina 27526
919-342-4639 www.padoodles.com
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| Gourd Painting Workshop at J&D Decor located in Shoppes on Main |
J&D Décor, in The Shoppes On Main
212 S. Main St. Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Tel: 919-557-2003 www.jddecor.com
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2009
10:00 am to 1:00pm
ˇ Have a festive time painting Gourds for home or garden decoration.
ˇ Fun for the whole family!
ˇ There will be a selection of Gourds, and designs, to choose from.
ˇ Some have holes so you can paint them as a birdhouse, or holes may be drilled in others of your choice.
Cost:
ˇ From $15 to $40, depending on the shape and size of the Gourd.
ˇ Call, or come in, to Sign-up Now!
Also, join A Decorative Art Painting Class
Inexpensive fun for young and old.
Decorative Art Classes are held during Daytime or Evenings.
Learn to paint with Acrylics, Oils or Watercolor.
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| Valentine's Day Jewelry Trunk Show-Shops of Varina Merchantile-THIS WEEK |
Ladies tell your husbands, boyfriends, and significant others about our Jewelry Trunk Show THIS WEEK at the Shops of Varina Merchantile.
DeJesu Designs will be featured on February 12th from 11 to 5 and Deborah Lee Jeweler Designs will be featured on February 13th & 14th from 11 to 5. Don't miss this unique opportunity to make your Valentine's Day a memorable occasion. Visit this week to experience our jewelry trunk shows! The Shops Of Varina Merchantile 601 E Broad Street Fuquay Varina NC 27526 919-557-7225 www.theshopsofvarinamerchantile.com |
| Ashley's Art Gallery Reception - Art After Dark - Feb. 13th at 5 pm |
| Enjoy an evening of local art, music, food, and friends during the Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina art walk on the 2nd Friday each month. Free.
Details www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com or (919) 387-9448. Venues: Ashley's Art Gallery, The Holly Springs Cultural Center, the Holly Springs Art Council, The Nature of Art, Java Divine, La Dolce Vita and Rudino's Pizza & Grinders.
Ashley's Art Gallery features North Carolina Pottery, which will be on sale. Informal Wine Tasting until 8pm, no charge.
Ashley's is located at 701 N. Main St in Fuquay-Varina. (919) 552-7533 ext 3, www.ashleyart.com
Support Local Arts & Your Community |
| Valentine Sale at Ann's Diamonds - Entire Stock Now 20-50% OFF |
Get your loved one something that sparkles and shines for Valentine's Day!! Visit Ann's Diamond Center at 201 S. Main Street in Downtown Fuquay-Varina before Valentine's Day to take advantage of the store's Valentine's Day's Sale. Entire Stock is reduce by 20-50% off! Ann's Diamond Center is a full service jewelery store
Visit the knowledgeable staff at 201 S. Main Street ~ 552-3548. |
| Give Your Special Someone a Day of Pampering At Merle Norman Cosmetics in Downtown Fuquay-Varina |
Merle Norman cosmetics in downtown Fuquay is offering our famous sweetheart special through Saturday, February 14th. Our $100 Sweetheart Package includes a therapeutic manicure, therapeutic spa pedicure, facial, makeover and infared sauna visit. Congratulations to Delores Callier, the winner of our New Year, New You Promotion. She received her choice of full-sized cleanser, toner and moisturizer. A complete skin care set valued at over $100.
February's focus is on lips, beautiful lips. Everyone who pampers themselves with a complimentary facial and/or makeover in the month of February will be registered for the lip set to be given away on March 1st. We have just received an amazing selection of spring and summer jewelry. Some of our previous seasons' jewelry has been reduced by 50%. All quilted bags are also reduced by 50%.
Merle Norman is located at 208 S. Main Street. For more information, call Cindy or Aimee at 552-3751. |
| Regal Gifts & Interiors Can Help With Your Design Needs |
Regal Gifts & Interiors hopes everyone enjoyed the snow! While you were shut in your home, did you observe an area or room that needs tweaking? If so, Ann, who is an IDS Associate Interior Design Society, will be happy to help with the project. Ann offers all phases of interior design ~ from in-home consultations to entire projects. Not only does she offer full spectrum interior design but if you only have a question that needs to be answered or just need some advice, bring your pictures into the store to ask a question! Ann is always happy to help.
New shipments arrive every week with new treasures: Furniture, Art, Mirrors,
Florals, Decorative Accessories, Lamps, Gifts, Fashion Handbags & Jewelry. Now featuring Cupid Crunch and Red Chocolate Covered Heart Pretzels as well as many other special gifts for your Valentine. Free gift wrapping is also available. "Unique Accessories for You & Your Home!"
Regal Gifts & Interiors is located in Varina Station at 502 E. Broad Street. For a consultation call 552-9251. www.regaldesignsinc.com. |
| Free 8 lb Carpet Pad With Purchase of Select Mohawk Carpets At Rainbow Home Interiors |
| FREE 8 lb Carpet Pad with the purchase of select Mohawk carpets at Rainbow Home Interiors. This special runs until Feb 28, 2009. Rainbow Home Interiors offer free carpet estimates. Family run business with local owners.
Rainbow Home Interiors has a great selection and great prices on all your floor needs. Call Gail H. Taylor at Rainbow Home Interiors at 552-6666. Our showroom is located at 202 N. Main Street in Fuquay-Varina in Downtown |
| Celebration of the Arts - Call for Artists |
The 6th annual Celebration of the Arts will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 in Historic Downtown Fuquay-Varina and attracts more than 4000 visitors during the one-day event. The festival is open to all artists and fine crafts people producing original work.
To download an application, go to www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com. Please call 919-552-0848 if you prefer an application be mailed to you. Applications are due no later than April 1, 2009. |
| Linda F. Johnson of Senter, Stephenson & Johnson LLP Attends University of Miami, School of Law, Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning |
Board Certified Estate Planning Specialist, Linda F. Johnson, JD CPA, attended the 43rd Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning held in Orlando, Fl. last month. As the nation's leading conference for estate planning professionals, the seminar offers a wide variety of workshops, panel discussions and case studies along with practical guidance on complex estate planning techniques.
Ms. Johnson is Managing Partner with the law office of Senter, Stephenson & Johnson, LLP which is located in downtown Fuquay-Varina. The firm specializes estate planning, corporate law, business transactions, and dispute resolution. |
| Fuquay-Varina Calendar of Events for 2009 |
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FOR A 2009 FUQUAY-VARINA EVENTS CALENDAR, PLEASE GO TO:
We're always looking for event sponsors and volunteers. To get involved call 552-0848. | |
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Don't let the winter blues get you down. Get out of the house and get to downtown Fuquay-Varina! There's lots of sales and lots to do! Valentine's Day is just around the corner. You'll find special gifts for your special loved ones right here in downtown Fuquay-Varina!
Sincerely,
Susan Weis
Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association
121 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919-552-0848
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