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| Oct. 2, 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 37 |
| 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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2009 TASTE OF FUQUAY-VARINA
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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More than 2500 people came to Historic Broad Street on Saturday, September 26th to experience "Sweet Things, Chicken Wings and a Whole Lot More," this year's theme of the Taste of Fuquay-Varina hosted by the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association. "We're thrilled to have so many wonderful bakers and restaurants in Fuquay-Varina willing to share their talents with the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association and the community," said Kathy Barnes, Vice Chairman or the association. "We are also very thankful to Stephen's Hardware for allowing us to take over their store for judging and serving cakes."  The winner of the Best Chicken Wings in Fuquay-Varina Contest was Monte's Sports Grille located at 525 E. Broad Street. Approximately 350 people voted in the contest after tasting a sample at each participating restaurant's tent located across from Stephen's on Broad Street. "We are very proud of Monte's and extremely honored that each of the restaurants would enter the contest especially since it is a first year venture," said Barnes. In addition to Monte's, the following restaurants participated in the wings contest: Assaggio's, Cooley's Restaurants and Pub, Golden Corral, and Ruby Tuesday's.
There were 45 cake entries in six cake categories and each cake was judged by a set of five judges from the community. After the judging, hundreds of folks tasted the cakes and everyone was delighted with the day. Congratulations to these winners! You'll find the kind of cake they made in parenthesis.
BEST CHOCOLATE CAKE
1ST PLACE: Linda Nobbs (Knock Your Socks Off Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake)
2ND PLACE: Virginia Wallace (White Chocolate Raspberry Cake)
3RD PLACE: Virginia Wallace (ChocoRaz Cake)
BEST POUND CAKE
1ST PLACE: Margaret Howard (Praline)
2ND PLACE: Traci Lease (Triple Chocolate)
3RD PLACE: Terressa Yeakle Best (Lemonlicious)
FAMILY FAVORITE RECIPE CAKE
1ST PLACE: Paula Pittman (Aunt Allyis Ho Ho Cake)
2ND PLACE: Virginia Wallace (Summerlicious Strawberry Lemonade)
3RD PLACE: Arlene Strickland (Berry Topped NY Cheesecake)
 BEST DECORATED CAKE - PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
1ST PLACE: Donna Cawthon (Fuquay-Varina's Oldest Building)
2ND PLACE: Stephen James (Celebration of Fuquay-Varina)
BEST DECORATE CUPCAKES - AGE 16 AND UNDER 16
1ST PLACE: Laura Shinn(Pandas)
2ND PLACE: Jillian Fortmuller (NCFlag)
3RD PLACE: Deja Essence Best (Halloween Theme)
HONORABLE MENTION: Samantha Whipple (Mineral Spring)
 BEST DECORATED CAKE - AMATEUR DIVISION
1ST PLACE: Victoria Tormenti (Celebrate Fuquay-Varina at Mineral Springs)
2ND PLACE: Ronda Minor (The Garden at Fuquay Mineral Springs Inn)
3RD PLACE: Michelle Malach (Fall for Fuquay-Varina)
HONORABLE MENTION: Diane Zeuner (Petite Three Scroll Cake)
The Taste of Fuquay-Varina was made possible by many generous Fuquay-Varina sponsors. Platinum Stephens Hardware was the only Platinum Sponsor. The Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association organized the event. Gold Sponsors included Akins Properties LLC, Andy's Tents & Events, Carillion Assisted Living, Four Oaks Bank, Fuquay-Varina Arts Council, South Lakes in Fuquay-Varina, and Thomas Funeral Home.
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Jovita's Place Birthday Blowout Bargain Bonanza |
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Oct 4th is my birthday and you get the presents!
4 Days Only
40% Off all Regular priced merchandise in the store!
Sale begins Oct 1 - 5.
Pay "CASH" and receive an additional 5% OFF your purchase
Come early to get the best bargains!
All sales final! Sale merchandise not included in promotion.
Located in the Varina Merchantile Building
601 Broad Street
Fuquay Varina, NC
Jovita's Place "Where Style & Variety Meet"
Those with discriminating taste, always shop at Jovita's Place
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| Sale Going on at Padoodles Trendy Kids & Mom's Boutique |
Kick off fall with 20% off your purchase at Padoodles Trendy Kids & Mom's Boutique!
Cooler temperatures are here, so stop by Padoodles and see what's new for fall. Or visit the website at www.padoodles.com. We have new arrivals from KEEDO, CR Kids, Kash Ten, Corky & Company, and Zaza Couture.
Take 20% off any items in the NEW ARRIVALS category now through Saturday, OCTOBER 4. On-line shoppers use code FALL. www.padoodles.com
For mom's we have cashmere scarves and hats and cute clutch wallets and necklaces.
Padoodles Trendy Kids Boutique | 508 E. Broad St. | Varina Station | Fuquay-Varina | NC | 27526
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| Antique Automobile Club of America Vintage Brass Nickel Tour Wednesday, October 28 from 5-9 pm on Main Street |
Many of you may remember the Brass Nickel Tour that came to Fuquay-Varina in 1999. The tour will be here again the week of October 26-30 with a display on Main Street the evening of Wednesday, October 28 from 5-9 pm. More than 90 cars manufactured prior to 1931 are part of this Antique Automobile Club of America Vintage Tour which includes registrants from 30 states.
These cars will be on display on Main Street from 5-9 pm on Wednesday, October 28. Main Street will be closed to motor traffic the night of the event. Come take a peek at these beauties from another era and enjoy a great fall evening in downtown Fuquay-Varina.
Let's make our guests feel very welcome! You will know them by the antique cars they drive! For more information, go to www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com. |
| DOWNTOWN CHILI COOK-OFF -ENTRY DEADLINE - 10-22-09
ENTER AND YOU COULD WIN $500 IN CASH |
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SEEKING GREAT CHILI COOKS
DOWNTOWN CHILI COOK-OFF
A Few Spaces Still Available!
ENTRY DEADLINE: October 22 at 5 pm EVENT: Saturday, October 31, 2009
For an applicaton or information on how to enter, go to
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| GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE CENTENNIAL GALA NOW
TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY OCT.5 EVENT IS Saturday, October 10th |
The Fuquay-Varina Centennial Commission &
The Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman's Club
Co-host
The Fuquay-Varina Centennial Gala
Date:Saturday, October 10, 2009
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: 4800 Old Powell Road at Highway 55
Former location of Watkins Johnson and Quality Cable Assembly, Inc.
Attire:Black Tie Optional Cost:$65 per person Checks payable to Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman's Club Mailed to Fuquay-Varina Centennial Gala, PO Box 635, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 or Accepted by Members of the Centennial Gala Committee or the Junior Woman's Club Payment by credit card can be made at www.F-VCentennialGala.com
At time of purchase, please indicate: · Name(s) of individual(s) attending the Gala · If a Vegetarian Entrée is preferred · Group Affiliation affecting table assignment (like class reunion or civic organization) Note: Actual printed tickets will not be issued for the Gala. Guests will check-in by name at the door. (Guests of sponsors might be an exception.) Admission must be paid in advance; walk-ins cannot be accepted. Charities: Proceeds will Benefit: Interact's Pass It On Girls on the Run Fuquay-Varina History Museum Events Include:5:30 pm Reception & Silent Auction Paolantonio Jazz Trio performs (during reception & dinner) Hors d'Ouevres Served Cash Bar offers wine, beer, mixed drinks & non-alcoholic beverages 6:45 pm Guests Seated & Served Dinner Entrée includes both Chicken & Filet of Beef; vegetarian option available 7:45 pm Master of Ceremonies Charlie Gaddy begins the gala program Presentation of the Centennial Birthday Cake Baritone Chuck Ragsdale performs with Paul Loesel, piano 9:00 pm Band of Oz - Dancing 'til Midnight |
| What's a Hootycreek Cookie? Find Out at Stick Boy Bread Company! |
What's a "hootycreek"? It's a heck of a fine cookie with a very rich flavor profile. It's loaded with oatmeal, white chocolate chips, pecans, and cranberries! It's delicious and it's one of our most popular products.
This week, we've put our Cranberry Hootycreek cookies on sale. That's right, they're on sale! So, stop in this week and pick up one, or two, or even a dozen. Share them with your friends and family or keep them for yourself (we won't tell!). Buy one Hootycreek cookie, get one 50% off!
Stick Boy Bread Company is located at 127 S. Main Street. www.stickboyfuquay.com |
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BU Beautiful Gold Party - Oct. 24 from 4-8 pm |
Thanks to all who came out to see BU at the PWLA FASHION SHOW!
Come in and see our NEW Merchandise!
Coming up... GOLD PARTY & SHOPPING SPREE SELL YOUR GOLD WHILE YOU SHOP at BU Beautiful
Saturday Oct 24th, 2009 from 4pm - 8pm
Wine and H'orderves provided!!! Free Drawing for $50 BU Gift Certificate
PleasePLEASE JOIN US FOR A FUN EVENING!
Golden Girls will be on site to buy your Gold!
Bring all your old unwanted GOLD Jewelry - old necklaces, broken earrings, & leftovers. Watch as a licensed and registered gold buyer tests and weighs your gold and pays you on the spot! And, Golden Girls will give a portion of their proceeds to BU's favorite charity, Breast Cancer Awareness. This donation will not affect how much money you'll receive for your gold. Golden Girls is extremely competitive in their pricing and pays fair market value consistent with jewelry stores and on line gold buyer sites. Golden Girls: www.GoldDoesGood.com Deborah Christopher (919) 637-8337 Trendy Breast Cancer Awareness T-shirts have arrived! Varina Merchantile Building 601 E Broad Street Fuquay- Varnina, NC 27526 Phone: (919) 552-3235 Check out our Website - www.bubeautiful.net & at http://www.theshopsofvarinamerchantile.com/BU_Beautiful.html Hours: M-F 10-6 & Sat 10-5 |
| Art After Dark 2nd Friday - October 9 from 6-8 pm |
~ Free art walk in Holly Spring & Fuquay-Varina. Opening receptions at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs Art Council, Java Divine Italian Café, The Nature of Art, and the Shops of Varina Merchantile in Fuquay-Varina. Special live music at Java Divine by Cherie Lassiter with Ed Williams from 8 to 10pm . Details (919) 387-9448, www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com |
| My Back Porch Has Your Size
Try Yours at the Taste of Fuquay-Varina |
My Back Porch
515 Broad Street
Historic Varina
919-552-9344
www.mybackporch.us
Mon - Fri: 11 to 6 Sat: 10 to 5
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Attention Bargainista's: new Fall clothing items and accessories are now arriving at My Back Porch. Come see our latest arrivals.
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Don't forget: My Back Porch carries sizes 0 through 28. Important Fact: Did you know that the average women's size is 14, the size at which 'plus-sized' clothing begins?
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Recent Purse Arrivals: Louis Vuitton, Dooney & Bourke, Coach, Kate Landry, Jessica Simpson, Guess, Alexander Bartlett, Vera Bradley and many more! Come see our latest collection before they are gone.
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Inventory Sale at J&D Decor Continues |
Time is running out to take advantage of our Huge Inventory Sale at J&D Décor, located in The Shoppes On Main. This includes all merchandise in our newly opened Christmas Shoppe. Enjoy discounts of 50% on all Christmas and Fall and Winter seasonal inventory. We have a large selection of ornaments and gifts, many hand painted by Dina, as well as decorations. We have a large selection of unpainted wood items for you to paint your own unique gifts and decorations. We also have a variety of Fall and Christmas Silk Floral arrangements and Wreaths.
Our non-seasonal inventory is still on sale. We have paintings, gifts, home decor, jewelry, a large selection of loose silk flowers, and lots of vases.
Dina is still teaching Decorative Art Classes, to help you paint those unique gifts and decorations. And we are continuing to stock the Americana Paints.
J&D Decor
The Shoppes On Main
212 S. Main St.
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Tel: 919-557-2003
Website: www.jddecor.com
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| Rent Space at the Mitchell Building - Downtown Fuquay's Premiere
Retail Space |
The Mitchell Building at 101 South Main Street has three fantastic retail / restaurant spaces still available for lease. These spaces are at what is arguably the busiest corner in Southern Wake County - the corner of South Main and Academy Streets. A 2,082 sf space is located right on the corner with fantastic store window space and visibility. A 1,977 sf space is available toward the rear of the building off of Academy Street . This space has four huge (low-e energy efficient windows) that wash over the space with natural light. Both of these spaces feature towering 26 ft exposed ceilings and Bethlehem steel trusses supporting the unique bow-string roof. In the lower level is a 3,024 sf space that would be perfect for a piano bar, rathskellar or any tenant that desires to go 'underground'. On the roof is downtown Fuquay-Varina's first solar panel installation, a 10kw PV system that will begin converting sunlight into energy next week !
Ample parking is available in the new Town parking lot and commons right across the street.
Contact Mary or Eric at 919-577-9835 if your interested in being a part of this exciting renovation of the old Mitchell Chevrolet building in downtown Fuquay. Or you can check us out at www.themitchellfv.com. |
| Chamber to Host Town Candidates' Forum |
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The Fuquay-Varina Area Chamber of Commerce will host a forum of those running for positions on the Town's Board of Commissioners on Thursday, October 8, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The forum will be held in the Commission's Chambers in Town Hall located at 401 Old Honeycutt Road.
The forum will consist of short opening and closing statements by the candidates. Rounds of questions will fill the remaining time. The Chamber will prepare an initial list of questions for the candidates, but those attending will be invited to submit questions in writing for use during the forum.
Invited to attend are Mayoral candidates, incumbent John W. Byrne and challenger Robin Jackson Gray. Incumbent Commissioners William H. Harris and Cynthia Y. Sheldon are expected to be joined by James H. Abernathy and Christopher Wrenn.
The forum is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. No level of government so directly touches a person as their local elected officials. From tax rate setting, to local ordinances, their actions affect us on a day-to-day basis. Take advantage of one of the few opportunities you will have to hear their views directly from them. You may call the Chamber with any questions, (919) 552-4947.
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| 100 Years On Parade During the Brass Nickel Tour |
Let us see what Fuquay-Varina's people have worn over the 100 years of the town's history! Search your attic and your closets and find clothing from any of the decades from 1900 to 2000. Don't mix decades for you will need to register in one.
Categories:
1. Family/Couple
2. Parent/Child or Grandparent/Grandchild
3. Individual
4. Groups (cheerleaders, teens, hippies, seniors etc.)
5. Man with BEARD & dress for era
On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009 celebrate with the Brass Nickel Touring Cars visiting Fuquay-Varina. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. in front of Fidelity Bank. Entries will be given a number for the judges. All entries will be presented from the steps of Fidelity Bank at 6:45 p.m. Judges decisions will be announced from the stage later that night.
Prizes will be awarded!
"100 Years on Parade" will take place with the touring cars parked for viewing and streets closed to traffic. Entries will be "parading" along the street after presentation for benefit of the judges and the public.
The Centennial Commission encourages families to come as a unit. Grandparents will enjoy enlisting the grandchildren in an earlier time. Men, this is your opportunity to sport that "GREAT BEARD." Maybe you have grandma's wedding dress, or that prom dress from your senior year, or even your favorite flapper outfit! Maybe all the grandchildren in your family can get "decked out" from your old trunks.
Start Planning now!
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| Get Your Tickets for Fish Fry to Benefit Habitat for Humanity - 10-2-09 |
Fish Fry - October 2, 2009 from 11 am - 7pm at the First United Methodist Church on Main Street sponsored by the Men - Power of 7 Group. Proceeds to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Call Kathy at 552-8274 to get your tickets at $7.00 per plate. |
| Help Military Missions In Action |
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Military Missions In Action is currently collecting items to send to the troops. Recently we received a request from a unit who do not receive basic amenities. Care packages are a great source of motivation for the troops.
These items may be dropped off at the following locations.
MMIA Office 411-B North Judd Pkwy, NE, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Patriot State Bank 210 N Main St., Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
First United Methodist Church 402 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
The following items are being collected from now through the end of October.
Baby wipes, Tooth brushes, Toothpaste, Gold Bond Foot powder, Hand sanitizer, Sunscreen, Chapstick, Bubble gum, Beef jerky, Trail mix or nuts, Also, used magazines (cars, sports, guns) or DVDs would also be put to good use.
Thank you again for your continued support. |
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Everyone's Invited to Oktoberfest Celebration |
"Oktoberfest 2009" will be held at the American Legion Post 116 in Fuquay Varina, NC on Saturday, October the 10th starting at 3:30pm. Come ready to listen to German music, eat some traditional fare, play some games, and drink some draft beer.
A souvenir mug, two raffle drawings, German Music, and lots of Brats, Kielbasa, and Draft Beer will be included in your admission. Plan to stay til the food and beer is all gone. All are welcome to stay for Karaoke starting at 7pm.
So do a little research and dress up in your favorite hat, lederhosen, dermal or fancy Bavarian outfit.
If you have any German memorabilia, pictures, or memories you want to share, bring them along too. Cover dishes are welcome, but they have to be as close to traditional German food as possible.
Fifty (50) advanced tickets will be available at the Social Quarters or by phone at 919- 552-0278 for $25.00 per person and $5.00 per child starting October 1st, 2009. Cash or Credit Card is needed to make the reservations. Tickets are limited. Designated drivers are welcome to enjoy the celebration, À la carte food and beverage will be available. Full cash bar is also available. | |
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Thanks for making the Taste of Fuquay-Varina an event to remember! There are a few spaces left for the Chili Cook-off! They're going fast. Get you entry form in soon to guarantee a space! Get your Gala ticket THIS WEEK! Tickets are available through October 5th!
For a directory of downtown stores, to www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com.
Sincerely,
Susan Weis
Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association
121 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919-552-0848 |
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