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| Oct. 8, 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 38 |
| 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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| Quick Links |
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www.fuquay-varina.org |
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Check Out the Taste of Fuquay-Varina Video
On YouTube |
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Thanks to James Spidle of Spidle Webs for his hard work on this video! James is the FABULOUS web designer that designed and hosts the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association website!
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Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association is on Facebook |
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Become a fan of the Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association on Facebook! Get up to the minute information at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fuquay-Varina-NC/Fuquay-Varina-Revitalization-Association/147432987842
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| Looking for Youth Volunteers for FUN Project! |
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The FVRA is looking for a youth group in search of a project! We have one for your group!
We need help the week of Oct. 26th putting together Chili Taste Test packets. It's easy and fun and shouldn't take a group of young people more than a few hours to do! If you're looking for a service project and would like to help, please call Susan at 552-0848 or email me at [email protected]
Project must be completed by Friday, Oct. 30th. |
| DEAL OF THE WEEK AT Padoodles Trendy Kids & Mom's Boutique |
DEAL OF THE WEEK AT PADOODLES TRENDY KIDS BOUTIQUE ~ TAKE 30% OFF ALL KEEDO CLOTHING. IF YOU LIKE INDYGO, YOU WILL LOVE KEEDO. IT HAS A SIMILAR LOOK (FROM SOUTH AFRICA), SUPERIOR QUALITY AND AFFORABLE PRICES. DON'T MISS IT! Offer expires October 9, 2009.
USE THE CODE KEEDO IN THE COUPON CODE FIELD TO GET YOUR DISCOUNT.
SHOP KEEDO NOW - www.padoodles.com
Check out the new rain gear by KIDORABLES! Take 10% off any Kidorable purchase by using the code KID. See our home page for more details.
Padoodles Trendy Kids Boutique | 508 E. Broad St. | Varina Station | Fuquay-Varina | NC | 27526
VISIT PADOODLES WEBSITE www.padoodles.com |
| 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.
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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| Happy 100th Fuquay-Varina From Elliotts Pharmacy |
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Elliotts Pharmacy, Fuquay-Varina's second or third longest continuously operating business (since 1914), congratulates ALL OF US for 100 years as the Town of Fuquay-Varina. We truly have a GREAT place to live, work, shop, and play. A wonderful celebration is planned for Saturday the 10th, and we hope everyone has a wonderful time at the Fuquay-Varina Centennial Gala. We have enjoyed the many visits by Mrs. Simmons, Russ, and Kathy as they have worked to make this celebration possible. Many thanks go out to ALL who have helped throughout the year, especially the Centennial Commission Members and the Centennial Gala Committee Members.
Elliotts Pharmacy still has the Fuquay-Varina Centennial Calendar, the book, A History of Fuquay-Varina, and the Fuquay-Varina Woman's Club Cookbook, The Club's Choice Centennial Edition, available for purchase. These are great items about the history of Fuquay-Varina. We also have the schedule and contact information for the Squire Ballentine School House, the Fuquay Springs Post Office, and the Centennial Museum, which are located on South Fuquay Avenue. Our Soda Fountain has received a new shipment of Elliotts Pharmacy t-shirts, in a wide variety of colors with sizes from Youth XS through Adult 2XL. We invite you in for a sandwich and milkshake at our 1950's-era Soda Fountain.
HAPPY 100th FUQUAY-VARINA!
Elliotts Pharmacy is located in historic downtown at 202 South Main Street, and we are available at 919-552-2277 to answer your questions or for more information. |
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Classy Cat Boutique - 25% Off - October 7-14 |
One week only: 25% off all dress and casual pants!
Starting Oct.7th thru Oct.14th.
Fall merchandise arriving daily!!!!!!
Classy Cat is located in Varina Station at 506 E. Broad Street.
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| My Back Porch - Fun Fall Merchandise |
My Back Porch
515 Broad StreetHistoric Varina 919-552-9344 www.mybackporch.us Mon - Fri: 11 to 6 Sat: 10 to 5 *************************************************************************************************************** Fun little hair bows for your daughters have arrived. They are all festively decorated and have arrived just in time for the upcoming holidays. *************************************************************************************************************** Chocolate covered sunflower seeds are now back in stock at My Back Porch. We have Halloween, Christmas, Fall and pastel colors for the discriminating palate
*************************************************************************************************************** Fall clothing now arriving at My Back Porch! We recently have been getting lots of plus size clothing for this season stating at 1x. Come by to see what is arriving. *************************************************************************************************************** |
| Downtown Fuquay-Varina Scaring Up Halloween Fun
Friday, October 30 from 2-5 pm |
 The Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association is pleased to announce that the merchants on Main and Broad Streets in the historic shopping district will sponsor a Trick or Treat event on Friday, October 30th from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Last year, this event was a tremendous success because it provided a friendly, safe environment for the little ones to enjoy the holiday. It's easy to participate! Dress-up your lil' ghosts and goblins, grab a bag and visit the merchants on Main and Broad Streets that display the sign, "Trick or Treat Here!" The merchants on Main and Broad Streets promise to scare-up lots of treats and fun for your family, so make sure to visit them on October 30th between 2:00 - 5:00 pm. The event will be held rain or shine.
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| Chamber to Host Candidates Forum THIS THURSDAY, OCT. 8 |
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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| Provisions Boutique LLC Grand Opening! |
Provisions Boutique located at 601 E Broad Street in the Varina Merchantile Building will be having a GRAND OPENING event on October 10th from 4-7 p.m.
Free Admission, Free Wine, Free Appetizers
Simply Radiant,LLC will provide make-up demonstrations and massages! Provisions Boutique specializes in natural aromatheraphy, bath and body, candles, and spa at home products that have been created to relieve anxiety, stress, tension and pain; promote natural healing, provide relaxation and enhance intent. All our natural aromatheraphy products are enviromentally friendly and cruelty free.
RELAX- RENEW-ENJOY
Provisions Boutique
[email protected] 919-394-9655 |
| Winners of the Chocolate Bean Eating Contest Winners |
We had a great time at the 2nd Annual Taste of Fuquay Varina! Thanks to all who stopped by. A special thanks to Tom Ray who won the Truffle Eating contest with 20 truffles in 5 minutes (breaking last year's record of 16) and Cody Braxton took the Gelato Eating contest downing a pint of Tahitian Vanilla in 3 minutes and 23 seconds. Half price peanut butter and Jelly gelato! Valid thru Oct. 10th The Chocolate Bean Varina Station 512 E. Broad Street www.thechocolatebean.com 552-0021 |
| Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones On Sale This Week at Stick Boy |
Our Pumpkin Chocolate Chip scones are a perfect combination of real pumpkin and delectable chocolate chips. This week, we've put our Pumpkin Chocolate Chip scones 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!). $0.50 OFF a Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scone! Expires 10-10-09
Stick Boy Bread Company is located at 127 S. Main Street. www.stickboyfuquay.com |
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This Week - Buy One Item & Get the 2nd Item 1/2 off at BU Beautiful |
Come in this week and....
BUY One ITEM at Regular Price
& Get the 2nd ITEM 1/2 OFF!
*excludes Jewelry and purses
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
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
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 Caf�, 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 |
| 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. |
| Fuquay-Varina Coin Club Meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 13 |
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FUQUAY-VARINA COIN CLUB
CLUB MEETING
WHERE: Fuquay-Varina Community Center
820 South Main Street
Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 (Located by South Park on S. Main St. U.S. 401)
WHEN: Tuesday October 13th at 7:00 p.m.
We had a very good meeting this month with four new persons in attendance. At our next meeting we will have a short video on The Pioneer Gold Coins of the West. This should be an interesting video with a short discussion following. We will have a drawing as usual. Each junior attendee will receive a door prize as well. We invite all to attend who have an interest in coin, currency, and token collecting. We thank all of you that help us within the club to promote the hobby, to educate one another and to make it so much fun.
For further information attend our club meeting, call Fuquay Coins at 919-557-1302 |
| 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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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, � la carte food and beverage will be available. Full cash bar is also available. | |
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The Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association has finally hit the Internet Age! Check us out on YouTube and Facebook (see the first two articles).
Do you make the best chili in Fuquay-Varina? If so, consider entering your best batch in the Downtown Chili Contest being held on Saturday, Oct. 31st! Entry forms are due Thursday, October 22 at 5 pm. There are a few spaces still left so get your entry forms in today. If you need an entry form at www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com
Our downtown Halloween event is Friday, October 30th from 2-5 pm. Bring the kids downtown for some old fashioned (and safe!) trick or treating in the Historic District. Just look for a sign in the window that says, "Trick or Treat Here!"
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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