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| Nov. 12, 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 43
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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 Downtown Fuquay-Varina on You Tube |
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We have a new video of the Chili Cook-off!
http://www.youtube.com/fvraDowntown
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Art After Dark 2nd Friday - November 13th . 6:00-8:00 pm
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Enjoy a free evening of local photography, paintings, live music and refreshments during the monthly Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina art walk on Friday, November 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Special live music by local African drumming group Rhythmicity at Java Divine from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Venues: The Holly Springs Cultural Center, Holly Springs Art Council, Java Divine Italian Café, The Nature of Art, and Ashley's Art Gallery and The Shops of Varina Merchantile in Fuquay-Varina. La Dolce Vita and Rudino's Pizza & Grinders in Holly Springs offer dinner specials.
Details (919) 387-9448 or www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com
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| Kn'B Marketplace announces their Christmas Preview .... Yuletide Tradition! |
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Tastefully Simple
Thursday, November 12th - 5-8pm
Join us for light refreshments with wine & cider!
Friday, November 13th - 5-8pm
(Pictures with Santa & his sleigh)
Saturday, November 14th - 10-4pm
Sunday, November 15th - 1-4pm
'New' vintage decorations, feather trees, Belsnickle Santas, snowmen, candles, unique gifts, antiques, rugs, accessories, garland and wreaths, and much more! Bring a friend to shop!
Telephone: 919-557-8155
Kn'B's will be open on Sundays 1-5pm December ONLY!
Kn'B Marketplace 120 Raleigh Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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Stick Boy gearing up for Thanksgiving!
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November has arrived and that means it's time to welcome back our Thanksgiving favorites. We love the hustle and bustle of the holidays and are already preparing for Thanksgiving. In fact, we are now taking orders for Thanksgiving. Shoot us an email, stop by the bakery, or give us a call at (919) 557-2237 to place your Turkey Day order.
The following products will be available for special order during the week of Thanksgiving:
Apple Pie - $16.00
Cherry Pie - $16.00
Cran Apple Pumpkin Seed Bread - $4.25
Cranberry Pecan Bread - $4.25
Cranberry Walnut Pie - $16.00
Coconut Cake - $25.00
Molasses Cookie - $1.00 each
Panettone - $10.75
Pecan Pie - $16.00
Pumpkin Cheesecake - $25.00
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scone - $1.80 each
Pumpkin Pie - $13.00
Pumpkin Rosemary Bread - $4.25
Pumpkin Walnut Bread - $6.25
Rolled Sugar Cookie - $1.50
Shaker Squash Bread - $4.25
Soft Yeast Rolls - $6.00/doz.
Stuffing Bread - $5.50
Winter Stollen - $14.50 Whole
$8.00 Half
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Cellar 101 - Ribbon Cutting - November 17th . 12:00 noon
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Please join us for this exciting event!
Cellar 101
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 12Noon - 1:00PM
101 South Main Street, The Mitchell
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This Weekends Events at Cellar 101
AND Upcoming Classes TOO! |
Thursday Tasting
November 12th 2009
4:30 -7PM
Including:
Cotes Du Rhone
Beaujolais Village
Pouilly Fuisse
Sancerre
As always our featured tastings are free, nada, zippo!
Friday Tasting
November 13th 2009
5-8PM
Including:
Drouhin Saint Veran Chardonnay
Drouhin Vero Pinot Noir
Drouin Laforet Pinot Noir
Dopff & Irion Crustaces (the only wine to serve with chilled Shrimp)
Dopff & Irion Riesling
We will have a bit of entertainment playing at our tasting , Willow Springs own "E-Train" will be jamming some tunes as we try the wines.
Saturday Tasting
November 14th 2009
12-5PM
Justin liked us so much he's game to come back. Didn't hurt that Carolina won both Football and B-Ball and he is in a Chipper Mood. So we are glad to have him. Justin will be Sampling
Altos del Cuco Spanish Red Blend
Alverdi Pinot Grigio Molise Italy
Conde du Subirats Cava Rose Spanish Sparkling
New Age White White Blend Argentina
Valentin Bianchi Cabernet Argentina
Fiddlehead 728 Pinot Noir Oregon ( unbelievable Juice and a super duper value)
Upcoming Class
Wine Classes & Education
Tuesday November 17th , 7PM
Almost Sold Out!!!!!
We will be offering a series of wine classes starting with " Wine 101, The Basics"
1. How to read a label
2. Different Varietals
3. How to pick the right glass
4. Basic Food Pairing
5. How to taste
6. To Oak or not to Oak , that is the question?
7. Regions of the world ( What the @+%* is a Rohn?)
8. Dessert Wines mmmm mmmm good
We will have a certified wine educator teaching all of our courses .
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Family Optical Celebrates 2 Years! |
~ Thanking You for 2 Years!! It's that time of year again...time to think about our family and friends and all that we have to be thankful for! Family Optical has many things to be thankful for, everyday! This year, we are celebrating our 2 year anniversary, and we couldn't have done it without the support of the citizens of Fuquay-Varina! We want you to know that you all are appreciated, and will certainly be on our "what we're thankful for" list around the family table on Thanksgiving Day!
**Please join us this Saturday (11/14) and next Saturday (11/21) from 11-2 for light refreshments...it's a small token of our appreciation, to thank you for being part of our family!**
~ New Eyeglass Holders! We have new eyeglass holder pins...What's so different about that, you ask? Well, these terrific eyeglass holders have magnetic fasteners on the back! No more holes in your shirts and jackets! And the best part is, you will always know where your glasses are! Come in when you can and try one on...we think you're going to love them!
~ Contact Lens Ordering Now Available! We are proud to bring you online contact lens ordering on our website! Order your contact lenses online, anytime, at your convenience! ~ Call us for more information or you can take a look under our "Products and Services" section on our website.
~Lion's Club Brooms Are Here! The Lion's Club brooms are back and better than ever! There are 3 different sizes this year, including a whisk broom! While you are here, feel free to drop off your gently used eyeglasses. All eyeglass donations and broom sales proceeds go directly to our local Lion's Club! Stop by or call us for more information.
~ Insightful Quotes:
"Never bend your head. Hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye."
~ Helen Keller
Family Optical
504 Broad St
919)567-0059 .
Tu-Th 9-5, Fr 11-6, Sat 10-3
www.familyopticalfuquay.com |
Fuquay Coins & Jewelry - 125 Raleigh Street
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Come see us for all of your coin and jewelry needs....
We have the largest selection of coin supplies in North Carolina. We are the largest buyers and sellers of estate jewelry in Fuquay-Varina. We also buy and sell all forms of gold, silver and platinum including coins, bars and jewelry as well. WE always buy or sell according to the market price on the day a trade occurs.
We have the new 2009 one ounce Silver Christmas Bars & Rounds in stock now. We also have the 2009 Silver Eagles, Mint Sets and Proof Sets as well.
Fuquay Coins & Jewelry
125 Raleigh Street . Fuquay-Varina . NC . 27526
fuquaycoins@earthlink.net
919-557-1302
919-557-1308 (fax)
Member Jewelers Board of Trade
Lifetime Member ANA , NCNA
Celebrating 9 years in Fuquay-Varina
Licensed Since 1977
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Host a Dress Party Today...Invite Your Family and Friends. |
We use the same concept as the handbag parties... pick your fabrics, pick your monogram and wha laaa.. the perfect one of a kind dress for your little princess. We also have cash and carry inventory available.
As a hostess you will receive:10% of the total sales amount in FREE items - 20% off everything else you wish to purchase that day, - $20 store credit for every guest of yours who ends up hosting their first party with us. Minimum 6 attending guests required to honor incentives. Call or email me today to book your party! www.abovefashions.com
919-557-7225 |
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Luna Luna Copenhagen Holiday Arriving Soon at Padoodles Trendy Kids Boutique
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Take $10 off any Luna Luna purchase now through Nov. 17.
On-Line code LUNA
Elyse Satin and Velvet dress in black - sizes 2T - 6X.
Scarlet Daisy Lounge set - sizes 2T - 6X
Red Velour Bustle dress with ruffles in the back. As seen in Chasing Fireflies catalog. Sizes 2T - 10.
Will be arriving by the end of the week ~ pre-order yours today and save!
www.padoodles.com
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BECOME A FRIEND OF DOWNTOWN FUQUAY-VARINA!
Learn About the Benefits! |
The Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association provides vital services to the community. To learn more about Downtown Revitalization efforts in Fuquay-Varina, go to www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com, click on the "Friends of Downtown Fuquay-Varina" button and download a brochure.
We need your help! Please support Downtown Revitalization efforts with a tax deductible donation and receive these GREAT Benefits!
Individual Investor Package ($100)
ˇ A "Friends" certificate to proudly display your support of downtown revitalization (Value: $5.00)
ˇ One free Chili Cook-Off ticket at Day in Downtown Saturday, October 31 ( $5.00 value) ˇ Two Sleigh Ride Tickets for December 3, 2009. This benefit will be limited to the first 75 individual contributors, so be the first to make a donation! This year, we will use a free ticket system to manage the sleigh rides. We will give out 650 tickets on a first come, first serve basis the day of the event. We are reserving 150 tickets for individual donors. ($10.00 value)
ˇ A cloth shopping bag to use in downtown Fuquay-Varina! (Value: $8.00)
ˇ Weekly email newsletter regarding our upcoming events, promotions and sales. ˇ Listing on www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com as a Friend of Downtown. ˇ Listing on event programs as a Friend of Downtown.
Downtown Retail & Service Package ($150)ˇ Individual Investor benefits plus, ˇ Electronic decal for your website. ˇ Unlimited weekly advertising in the "What's Happening in Downtown this Week" e-mail newsletter published every Thursday and sent to more than 2200 homes in southwest Wake County. (Value: Priceless!) ˇ Participation in the Cash for Christmas Promotion - A Holiday Tradition for more than 5 years, this promotion brings more than 3000 people into stores over a 3 week period prior to the holiday. Your investment at this level pays for your participation. Participation is limited to businesses located in the downtown business district. (Value: $60.00) ˇ Participation in the Spring Sales Promotion. For more than 5 years, downtown merchants have held a spring sales promotion. Your investment at this level pays for your participation. (Value: $10.00)
Sponsorship Level - $250-$5000
ˇ Please call for event sponsorship rates.
Contributions are tax deductible and easy to make! Hurry to reserve your FREE chili cook-off and sleigh ride tickets (they will go fast!!)
It's easy to pay by credit card using PayPal! (A PayPal account is NOT required for your credit card payment.) Go to www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com to pay by credit card.
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Checks payable to FVRA; Mail to PO Box 187, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526 THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT! CALL 552-0848 IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS!
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| Samantha's Jewelry Design & Repair |
Come in and see all the new jewelry that has been added to our selection this month and start your Christmas shopping early. Till Thanksgiving, all in stock jewelry is 20% OFF.
I would like to also like to let everyone know that my husband is going to have a display at the Day in Downtown. He will be showing his woodwork gift items such as vases, bowls, pens, keychains, bracelets, and kaliedoscope eggs. All items can be made to order in different woods and sizes. They can be purchased at the show or ordered and picked up at the store here in Varina.
Samantha's Jewelry is located at Varina Station. 516 E. Broad Street. 567-8990. |
| Pillow Dresses for the Holiday Season at Above Fashions |
Above Fashions is excited to offer dresses for your little princess! All are crafted from high quality Designer Fabric and have a secured coordinating sash that ties at the shoulder.
These are very cute used alone or as a layering piece. They are also very cute paired with tights, leggings or pants! This product is machine washable. It is recommended that you wash with cold in like colors and hang to dry. Get your Holiday dresses in many different colors and prints. Custom orders are available. Whether your little one is "prim or proper" or just a little bit "sassy" you will find the perfect design in our boutique! Sizes range from 3-6 month, 6-9 month, 12-18 month 2T, 3T, 4T, 5, 6, 7 To see a sample of the dresses visit our website www.abovefashions.com |
| Christmas is Coming, Christmas is Coming........YEAH! |
Start your holiday shopping early and get the best products at the best prices. All Christmas merchandise is 50% OFF. Clearance merchandise priced as marked. Great location, great selection, great prices! Jovita's Place
Varina Merchantile Building
601 Broad Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
Jovita's Place "Where Style & Variety Meet" |
Coats for the Children - Saturday . November 14th . 10:00-12:00
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The Salvation Army and FV Elementary PTA will be distributing coats to help families in prepare for the cold weather, on the following date... Please help us spread the word!
Saturday, November 14th, 2008
10 am - 12 pm
Fuquay-Varina Elementary School
6600 Johnson Pond Road
Fuquay-Varina
In order to participate in the program, PARENTS MUST BRING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
- Parent Photo ID
- Parent Social Security Card,
- Tax identification card or Green card
- Proof you are a Wake County Resident
- Social Security Card for every child receiving a coat
(Health Choice or Medicaid Card)
If you cannot provide the necessary identification or have any questions, please call Salvation Army at 834-6733
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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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Next week, we'll have information about the Holiday's in Downtown Fuquay-Varina, - Yule Love It! The Christmas Tree Lighting is Thursday, December 3 and that's when the free sleigh rides are too!
Sincerely,
Susan Weis
Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association
121 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
919-552-0848 |
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