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| March 12, 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 10 |
What's Happening This Week
in Downtown Fuquay-Varina
The Hunt 100 Begins | |
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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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| The Hunt 100 - Take the Centennial Challenge
100 Years of History from March 13-28
BEGINS THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 6 IN DOWNTOWN FUQUAY-VARINA |
Fuquay-Varina just celebrated its 100th birthday and the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association has come up with a creative way to celebrate this milestone and educate folks about Fuquay-Varina's past. From March 13-28, The Hunt 100, a scavenger hunt, will use historical photographs placed in downtown businesses to answer eighteen questions about Fuquay-Varina's history. There are also five tie-breaker questions that will really test your knowledge of downtown Fuquay-Varina.
To make it easier to play, a map with all the business locations and hours are on the Hunt 100 game piece. In fact, it is very easy to go from one store to the next using the map and clues and should take about an hour and half to complete. Participants have 15 days to complete their game piece so spread it over several lunch hours or make an afternoon of it.
A game piece with 18 questions, 5 bonus questions and directions on how to play the Hunt 100 is available in a full page in the Fuquay-Varina Independent on March 11.
DOWNLOAD THE GAME PIECE NOW AT www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com.
The game piece is also available at the Fuquay-Varina Community Center, the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce and at these participating stores: Ann's Diamond Center, Ashworth Clothing, Cooley's Restaurant, David Anthony Gifts, Elliotts Pharmacy, Elmo's Clothing, Family Optical, Fuquay Sports Shop, K' n B Brew & Browse, Lazy Lion Books, Merle Norman, My Back Porch, Pass It On Consignment, , Patriot State Bank, Rainbow Home Interior, Stick Boy Bread Company, Toy Town Hobby Shop and the Shoppes of Varina Merchantile.
"I like to call this the Centennial Challenge since there are 100 years of history, 100 shopping hours during the hunt and three $100 prizes that will be given away," said Susan Weis, Executive Director of the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association. "We've worked very closely with the Centennial Committee on this project and we are hoping for lots of participation. The photos are absolutely fabulous and vividly tell the story of Fuquay-Varina. I think people will really enjoy looking at them."
To enter a drawing to win one of the three downtown gift certificates, visit each of the businesses participating in the Hunt 100, answer all eighteen questions and get a stamp at each participating business. There is a limit of one entry per family. Mail or drop your completed game piece form to FVRA at 121 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. Forms can also be dropped at participating merchants. The deadline for returning forms for the gift certificate drawing is 5 pm on March 28.
For more information, go to www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com. |
| Celebration of the Arts - Call for Artists - APPLICATIONS DUE APRIL 1 |
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. |
| Your Gift Solutions Offering 20% Off During Hunt 100 |
Your Gift Solutions is happy to participate in the 100th birthday celebration for Fuquay Varina. We are offering our customers a 20% discount on all items, including ready made and customized. This offer is good through the Scavenger Hunt period, March 13 to March 28. You may 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 |
| Bon Appetite! Cooking Classes at the Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn! Register Now for These Fun Classes! |
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Cooking classes are given at the Fuquay Mineral Spring on Wednesdays (see the schedule below) by talented chef Sharon Ricks, who earned an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Wake Technical Community College and has spent much of her time exploring local food markets and discovering wonderful regional produce and cuisines while also traveling the world to unearth many new tastes. She believes in a hands-on approach to teaching customers of any age. Her culinary style combines elegance with simplicity to turn the ordinary into something extraordinary! You're sure to have fun and learn something in her wonderful classes. Sign up with a friend, your spouse, your sister or mom. This is a great way to spend the evening with a special person.
The cost is $45 per person per class or $200 per person for 5 classes. You must register in advance. Fees are non-refundable. There is a maximum of 10 people per class. Each class will discuss healthy cooking tips for each dish and in general what one can do to cook healthier each day. You will eat the meal you prepare!
Call 552-3782 to register or go to www.fuquayinn.com to learn more about the classes.
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Wednesday, April 1
6- 8 pm
Knife Skills
Guests will learn basic techniques in cutting fruits, vegetables & herbs. Great time saving skills in the kitchen! Confidence will be restored in the following areas: mince, chop, dice, julienne, batonnet, brunoise & chiffonade. Dinner will be provided. *Please bring a chefs knife, paring knife and cutting board. *****
Wednesday, April 8
6-8 pm
Hors d' oeuvres
Learn how to make tasty little treats to serve while entertaining. Here is a list of a few you'll learn. Hot crab melts, California chicken sandwiches, steak quesidillas, asparagus rolls, cheese straws. *****
Wednesday, April 15
6-8 pm
Low country Boil
Learn how to make and serve this New England classic. Each guest will also learn the art of cooking and serving lobster, accompanied by fresh drawn butter.
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Wednesday, April 22
6-8 pm
Grill Skills
Fish and Sauces - Learn how to make marinades, rubs and sauces for a variety of fish, while building confidence in cooking fish.
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Wednesday, April 29
6-8 pm
Working with Puff Pastry
Learn the techniques of rolling out and cutting puff pastry to make classical dishes like Beef Wellington. |
| Fuquay-Varina Centennial Commission Seeking Contacts for High School Classes |
The Fuquay-Varina Centennial Commission would like to be contacted by the person or persons who have headed high school class reunion committees. The Centennial Gala will be a wonderful opportunity tor a class reunion or for a group or groups of classmates
to return to town. We have been contacted by at least two classes who would like to have tables at the gala. The Fuquay-Varina Centennial Gala will be held on Saturday, October 10, 2009.
Right now our CentennialGala Celebration plans are not definite enough to give you details for tickets or for sponsorships. The venue is being decided currently and hours will be set soon.
We are seeking a contact in order to get a mailing list when our materials are available. We will be happy to share any further information with you.
Please respond by calling either of our Co-Chairman: Shirley Simmons: 552-5562 Frances Senter: 552-4427 |
| Update on The Mitchell Building
Check Out the Website and Facebook Page! |
| We have launched a new website for "The Mitchell" at 101 South Main Street, Fuquay Varina , NC .
Check it out at www.themitchellfv.com and become a fan of facebook page "TheMitchellFV". We will be posting blogs, video and pictures as the building progresses during renovation.
Watch for news on the installation of a 10KW solar photovoltaic system that will be added to the roof the week of March 23rd. This system will collect 1500KW hrs of energy from the sun each month.
Our prospective tenant Cellar 101, an upscale wine bar/wine shop will be moving in shortly after renovation. We are also looking for additional retail shops and a restaurant to complete the Tenant list. If you know anyone interested in opening a retail or restaurant establishment, please let us know. 577-9835.
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| Delaney's Delights is Now Located in Varina Merchantile |
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Delaney's Delights Children's Boutique is now open in the Shoppes of Varina Merchantile located at 601 Broad Street. Delaney's Delights specializes in handmade children's clothing and offers free embroidery on their clothing. Call Patricia, the store's owner, at 919-600-9335 or drop by today to check out their beautiful line of children's clothing.
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| HUGE Warehouse Consignment Sale - March 28th and 29th 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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HUGE Warehouse Consignment Sale
Saturday, March 28th 7:00am to 3:00pm
Sunday, March 29th 12:00pm to 4:00pm
609 North Street (just behind My Back Porch)
These home & garden items are all one of a kind handcrafted in the mountains of Honduras for more than twenty years. A local wholesale distributor has contracted My Back Porch to sell off all of their 2008 merchandise to make room for their new catalog products. Available items are made of wood, clay & metal such as pottery, bistro chairs & tables, statues, vases, votives, topiaries, planters, baskets, benches, wall hangings, folding screens, candle holders, wire stands and much more! Come early to get the best selection.
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New Item: My Back Porch has just taken in a number of hand-designed, hand-made birdhouses from the mountains of North Carolina. These items are priced to sell starting at $20 and are all very large! Come early for best selection.
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All watches are 50% off through March 21st! We are clearing out our inventory for new arrivals. Most watches start at $15.99, what a bargain at $7.99!!!!!!!!!
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| New Tyler Glamorous Wash at Regal Gifts & Interiors. |
New Tyler Glamorous Wash just arrived at Regal Gifts & Interiors! This wash give your garments and linens a wonderful fragrance that stays in until the next laundry. The lasting aroma saturates your laundry room for days. This amazing Glamorous Wash is available
in all Tyler's great fragrances.
Make sure to use this coupon: $10 off a purchase of $40 or more!
Regal Gifts and Interiors is located at 502 Broad Street. 552-9251. |
| Find These Specials at Stick Boy Bread Company This Week |
Irish Soda Bread is a type of quick bread in which baking soda is used for leavening rather than yeast. The ingredients of traditional soda bread are bread flour, baking soda, salt, and buttermilk. This week, we will be making Irish Soda Bread with Raisins and Caraway. So, stop in, pick-up a loaf, and enjoy a little Irish tradition. Irish Soda Bread will be available Monday, March 9th - Tuesday, March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) for $3.79 each. Cupcakes - Yep, we've got them again! Our yummy chocolate or vanilla cupcakes are topped with our made-from-scratch buttercream icing and dressed in green. Available March 10th-March 17th only. Order today - they go fast! $3.50/each Cookies - It's our sugar cookie rolled out and cut in the shape of a shamrock. Decorated in fun green sugar. Perfect for the kiddies! Available 3/10 - 3/17 only. $1.50/each To go with your Irish Soda Bread we have an Irish Cream Latte. A rich espresso and milk latte with the wonderful flavor of Irish Cream. Available now. Shamrock Shake. Our Shamrock Shake is simply irresistable. Made with vanilla ice cream and creme de menthe syrup the Shamrock Shake is a blast of good luck. Available now. Stop by the bakery at 127 S. Main Street or call (919) 557-2237 www.stickboyfuquay.com |
| Downtown Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 11 |
The Easter Bunny hops in to downtown on Saturday, April 11th bringing 9000 candy and toy filled eggs and several gold eggs filled with special prizes. Please plan to join us for this family-fun event.
This year, there will be three separate hunts by age group with different start times at the following locations:
10:00 am - Under Age 2, Located behind the Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn
10:15 am - Age 2 - 5, Located on the Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn Lawn
10:30 am - Over Age 5 - Age 10, Located at the Fuquay Mineral Spring Park
The Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn is located at 333 South Main Street (Hwy. 401) just south of historic downtown Fuquay-Varina. The Fuquay Mineral Spring Park is located directly across from the Inn. Volunteers and signs will guide you. Parking is available in the large parking lot across from Cooley's Restaurant and on side streets in downtown Fuquay-Varina.
Parents are strongly encouraged to let their young children hunt for eggs on their own as this makes the adventure more fun for the little ones and fair to all the children involved in the event. Children up to 10 years old are welcome. Each hunt will start on time so please be prompt.
Make sure to bring baskets. Parents will also want to make sure to bring a camera to capture a photo of your little ones with the Easter Bunny.
The Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association, the Town of Fuquay-Varina, Engstrom & Cheek Orthodontics, David Anthony Gifts,the Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn, Jazzercise, Johnson Pond Learning Center, Main Street Dance, Magnolia Custom House Framing, the Masonic Lodge and Patriot State Bank.
For questions, please call Susan at 552-0848 or email at susan@fuquay-varinadowntown.com.
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| Art After Dark 2nd Friday - March 13 from 6-8 pm
In Downtown Fuquay-Varina Check Out
Ashley's Art Gallery and Varina Merchantile |
| Step out for a free evening of art, refreshments and friends during the Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina art walk on Friday, March 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy live music, refreshments and a variety of local art at several stops.
Details (919) 387-9448 or www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com
Support local arts & your community!
Friday, March 13 details:
Ashley's Art Gallery in Fuquay-Varina
will be open till 8 p.m. featuring local artist "Roberto". Enjoy live smooth jazz, a few nice door prizes and an informal wine tasting. Music begins at 6:30.
701 N. Main Street, Fuquay Varina (919) 552-7533, www.ashleyart.com
The Shops of Varina Merchantile features Gesine Noonan
Portraits that tell a story.
601 E Broad Street, Fuquay Varina (919) 557-7225, www.theshopsofvarinamerchantile.com
Holly Springs Cultural Center presents photographer Juliann Butcher
300 West Ballentine St, Holly Springs (919) 567-4000, www.hollyspringsnc.us
Join the Holly Springs Art Council for Pastel Reflections with Kathryn Wilson
Light refreshments and live music.
213 W. Ballentine St. Holly Springs, NC 27540 (919)-557-0158, www.slphotoprint.com
Java Divine Gelato and Coffee Bar opens works of Terry Prichard
Oil, watercolor, and pencil works, in addition, to collages of coffee cups! Free wine reception from 6 to 8 pm.
Java Divine Gelato & Coffee Bar, 128 Bass Lake Rd, Holly Springs, (919) 577-6288, www.javadivine.com
The Nature of Art shows Polymer Clay Creations by Ginnie Parrish
Artist demonstration of the Millefiori technique and refreshments.
Sunset Lake Commons, 5229 Sunset Lake Rd, Holly Springs (919) 387-9448, www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com
La Dolce Vita Pizzeria
15% OFF your order when you present Art Passport.
Mims Towne Square, 301 West Center Street, Holly Springs, (919) 557-5977, www.ladolcevitanc.com
Rudino's Pizza & Grinders
Free Medium Cheese Pizza with purchase for art walkers.
Sunset Lake Commons, 5217 Sunset Lake Road, Holly Springs, (919) 363-8852 www.rudinos.com
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| BU Beautiful Has New Spring Merchandise |
At BU Beautiful, we have LOTS and LOTS of new Spring Merchandise has arrived so please stop by our new location at The Shops Of Varina Merchantile Building 601 E Broad Street Fuquay Varina NC 27526 M-F 10-6 Sat 10-5.
Call 552-3235 for more information. |
| 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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Thanks for shopping locally! It makes a big difference when you shop downtown first! If you're looking for a specific store, look on our website directory at www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.
The Hunt 100, a historical scavenger hunt, begins March 13th, Find a game piece at participating stores, the Chamber, Community Center or on our website www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com. The Hunt 100 should be tons of fun and a great way to honor Fuquay-Varina's heritage. Get the kids or grandkids involved. They'll love finding the clues and its the perfect way to spend time (so very precious these days!) together. While in downtown, make sure to check out the historic window displays!
Sincerely,
Susan Weis
Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association
121 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919-552-0848
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