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| Nov. 26, 2009 |
Vol 2, Issue 45
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What's Happening This Week
In Downtown Fuquay-Varina
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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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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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Downtown for the Holidays .....
Yule Love It!
Important Dates to Add to Your Calendar....
Photo by : Thomas Babb |
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This
holiday season you'll find lots to do and the merchants in the historic district
are betting that Yule Love It!
With great shopping so close to home and family-friendly events, you'll
want to make sure to mark your calendar and take advantage of all the fun
that's happening in downtown Fuquay-Varina this holiday season.
The
Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association will host free Holiday Sleigh Rides
sponsored by Patriot State Bank on Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00 - 8:00
pm during the
Town Christmas Tree Lighting. The
sleigh rides will be located at Ashworth's BP Station (120 S. Main Street) in
downtown Fuquay-Varina.
This year,
a ticket is required to ride. A
limited number of free sleigh tickets will be distributed beginning at 5:00 pm
the day of the event at the Raleigh Street Parking Lot which is located at the
corner of Raleigh and S. Main Streets (next to Joyce & Family Restaurant). There is a limit of four tickets per
adult. All others riders must be
present to get single tickets.
Children age 2 and under do not need a ticket if they are sitting on an
adult's lap during the sleigh ride.
Tickets will be distributed until they run out. The last ride of the evening will be at
7:55 pm.
The Christmas Tree lighting, sponsored
by the Town of Fuquay-Varina's Parks and Recreation Department will take place
at 7:00 pm at 233 S. Main Street (large parking lot across from Cooley's
Restaurant). The tree lighting and sleigh rides are the official
kick-off to the holiday season. Don't
miss it! This is small-town
America at its best. Norman
Rockwell had this in mind when he was painting!
The
merchants on historic Main and Broad Streets will be hosting a Holiday Open
House on
Friday, December4th and Saturday, December 5th
during regular business hours.
Downtown has everything you need to complete your
holiday shopping. The selection is
great. The price is right. You can't beat the drive. Enjoy a bit of Fuquay-Varina
hospitality at the Downtown Holiday Open House. Find unique gifts, great shopping, close to home - Yule
love it!
When you're
shopping in downtown, don't forget to register to win a $500 gift certificate
to be given away on December 18th to one lucky shopper! Approximately 25
merchants are participating in the "Cash for Christmas" promotion in downtown
this holiday season. Simply
register every time you shop between November 20 and December 17 and you could
get an extra surprise in your stocking -
a $500 in gift certificate to be used at participating merchants in
downtown. For a list of
participating merchants, log onto www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com
A traditional home town Christmas
parade will be held on
Sunday, December 6th at 3:00 pm. This event, hosted by
the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce ushers Santa into Fuquay-Varina with true
holiday razzle dazzle. The kids
will love it and you'll love seeing your children filled with holiday wonder as
they greet Santa's Sleigh and reindeer!
While
you're in downtown - day or night - remember to check out the great holiday
decorations! The merchants in
downtown and the Town of Fuquay-Varina have worked extra hard to make downtown
Fuquay-Varina a winter wonderland.
Downtown Fuquay-Varina is truly a magical place to be for the
holidays! Grab some magic for your
family and make holiday memories that will last a lifetime. In downtown Fuquay-Varina, you'll find,
unique gifts, great shopping, family-fun events - all close to home - YULE love
it!
For more information, log onto
www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com.
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Stick Boy gearing up for Thanksgiving!
127 South Main Street
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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
Bread of the Week
Panettone is a traditional Italian holiday bread. It is a lofty, tangy dough, that is sweetened with raisins, golden raisins, cranberries and candied orange peel. It is a beautiful bread that is served in a presentable gold paper package.
Panettone will be available every day this week for $10.75/loaf. Stop in and pick up a loaf, or call us at (919) 557-2237 and place your order!
As always, we mix our breads from scratch, shape them by hand, and bake them in our big German oven right here on Main Street. We bake with only unbleached and unbromated flour and never use any additives or preservatives. Come and taste!
Stick Boy Bread Co. | 127 South Main Street | Fuquay-Varina | NC | 27526
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David Anthony's - For all your Christmas and Gift Giving Needs
New Items arriving DAILY
542 North Main Street
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Christmas is fast approaching and DAVID ANTHONY'S is getting ready! We are getting in new items daily so you must come by often to see what's new. Just to let you know, the Elf on the Shelf is watching to make sure Santa knows who has been naughty or nice. Come check him out for yourself.
Remember the song "I'll Have A Blue Christmas Without You"? Well, DAVID ANTHONY'S is going to have a Blue and White sale before Christmas! For a limited time, our blue and white porcelain dishes will be on sale for 25% off regular price. You must come in and see what a great value this is and just in time for that person who loves blue and white. Sale will start Thursday so don't delay coming in to get the best selection. This includes Johnson Brothers' Blue Willow and Blue Canton by Mottahedeh. Don't miss this opportunity right before Christmas.
You must come and see our music boxes by Mr. Christmas. "Magical Maestro Mouse" is taking requests and will play your favorite Christmas carol if ask him.
For more information go to our website www.davidanthonys.com
542 North Main Street . Fuquay-Varina . NC . 27526 . (919) 552-9827
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Padoodles Trendy Kids Boutique
508 E. Broad Street
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Friday and Saturday only ~ Outfits from Greggy Girl and CR Kids are on sale at 30% off. Price is already marked on the website at $30 - $48.00. This is a great deal!
Socks and tights are Buy 1, Get 1, half off. Use code SOCKS to receive the discount.
We also have new outfits from Luna Luna Copenhagen!
SANTA will be at Padoodles on Saturday, December 5th from 12 - 1:15
Stop by and get your picture taken with him. $5.00 gets you a 4 X 6 picture printed while you wait!!
Padoodles and BU Beautiful women's boutique will be hosting a Holiday Fashion Show and Shopping Spree, Sunday, Dec. 13th from 2 - 5 at the Currin Complex. Call us for more details or to reserve a ticket. Tickets are $10 and will not be sold at the door. All ticket proceeds will go to helping 4 needy families in the Fuquay area.
www.padoodles.com
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Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden
333 South Main Street
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Here's an extra-special gift for the cook in your life! Cooking classes at the Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn! Gift Certificates are NOW Available!
Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6 - 8 pm at the Fuquay Mineral Spring. Chef Sharon Ricks teaches these wonderful and FUN classes. Chef Sharon earned an Associate Degree in Culinary Arts from Wake Technical Community. Her culinary style combines elegance with simplicity, together providing each student with a truly memorable event. Chef Sharon believes in a hands-on approach to teaching customers of any age. "It's the only way to build confidence in cooking," says Chef Sharon. The classes are fun and interactive, while being educational. It's all about turning the ordinary into something extraordinary.
The cost is $45 per person per class or $200 per person for 5 classes. Each class discusses healthy cooking tips for each dish and in general what one can do to cook healthier each day. Classes have no more than 10 people per class so individual attention is assured! Classes will begin in January.
Call the Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn at 552-3782 to get a gift certificate for cooking classes for your special cook! They will love the unique and thoughtful holiday gift!
www.fuquayinn.com
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My Back Porch
515 East Broad Street
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Christmas is fast approaching! Please come in and see our large selection of soy candles made right here in Fuquay. They smell great!! We also have a great selection of fur coats for those cold days coming!
Come in today and get your Christmas wardrobe put together at a GREAT price!
www.mybackporch.us
My Back Porch . 515 E. Broad Street . 552-9344
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K'n B's Brew & Browse Coffee & Consignment Shoppe
120 Raleigh Street
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Black Friday @ KNB'S Marketplace 120 Raleigh St.
Shop with us for sales up to 75% off on Black Friday.
Store will be opening @ 8:00.
First 50 people get free coffee and register for door prizes.
Enjoy cider & cookies all day.
K'nB's . 120 Raleigh Street . 557-8155
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The Chocolate Bean
512 E. Broad Street
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Happy Thanksgiving!
The holidays are upon us, and your hometown chocolatier is ready to help sweeten your festivities and keep you going with caffeine-fueled java drinks that will warm you up and put a smile on your face.
Holiday Orders/Coporate Orders Due Dec 11
Keep us in mind for your holiday gift needs, but remember we make everything by hand so give us enough time to get yours done! Custom chocolate boxes and gift baskets, truffle trees, chocolate covered caramel apples and cookie/brownie trays are just a sample of what we can do. We ship UPS so let us handle your gifting for out of town friends and family.
Corporate orders receive $10 for every $100 ordered. Everyone gets $5 gift card for every $25 in gift cards purchased. Keep the bonus to treat yourself or use it to check even more people off your gift list. Your Welcome!
www.thechocolatebean.com
The Chocolate Bean . 512 East Broad Street . 552-0021
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Thomas Babb Photography - "Picture This! Christmas Portrait Special"
216 Raleigh Street
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Thomas Babb Photography is running a
50% off Regular Price promotion!
Promotion good for studio, in home or location sessions....
5x7 Color Prints ----Regular Price $30.00 ---------------- Promo Price $15.00
8x10 Color Prints ----Regular Price $42.00 ---------------- Promo Price $21.00
11x14 Color Prints ---Regular Price $294.00 ---------------- Promo Price $147.00
20x16 Color Prints ---Regular Price $494.00 --------------- Promo Price $247.00
Walletts -----------------Regular Price 8 for $42.00 -----------Promo Price 8 for $21.00
Thomas Babb Photography
BusinessPortraitsnc.com
216 Raleigh Street
Post Office Box 250
Holly Springs, NC 27540
919.795.4747
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Experience Christmas at The Shoppes on Main With These Great Events
212 South Main Street
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The Shoppes on Main would like to invite one and all to join
us in the month of December for an old time Christmas Gathering. The three Saturday's before Christmas
the Shoppes will be presenting Christmas music and dance for your
enjoyment. Please mark your calendar
and join us for these special events:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5:
1:00 pm - Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Hand Bells
2:00 pm - Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Youth Choir
3:00 pm- Harnett Central High School Vocal Ensemble
4:00 pm - Fuquay-Varina High School Chamber Choir
5:00 pm - Fuquay-Varina Women's Choir
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12:
1:00 pm -Center Stage Dance
2:00 pm -Fuquay Voices of Pride Middle School
3:00 pm - Fuquay Voices of Pride Middle School
4:00 pm- TBA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19:
1:00-3:00 pm - Open House
These events are free to the public, but we would like to
ask each person to bring 3 cans or boxes of food for the Fuquay-Varina Food
Pantry. We are collecting food for
those in great need.
If you have any questions about the events, please call Judy
Montague, Marketing Diretor of the Shoppes on Main at 919-669-5411.
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Calling All Little Princesses for a Royal Tea Party at Shoppes on Main
Saturday, December 12th
212 South Main Street
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The Shoppes on Main is calling all princesses to join us for
a Royal Tea at the Shoppes on Main in downtown Fuquay. Come in your finest gown and be
prepared to spend the morning with the royalty of the area. Princess Phobie and Princess Tillie of
Princess Parties, Inc will be there to entertain you. Balloon art and additional princess attire will be
available. Local royalty, the
Little Miss Garner court will be joining in on the fun. A time for royal pictures and
autographs will also be held.
The party will be held in the Royal Courtyard of the Shoppes
on Main on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10 am -12 noon. To enter the kingdom, we ask that you
bring 3 cans or boxes of food for those less fortunate. We are collecting for the Fuquay Food
Bank. You must register for
this event. Please call Judy
Montague at 669-5411.
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Your Gift Solutions - In Newly Renovated Shoppes on Main
212 South Main Street
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Your Gift Solutions is now located in the newly renovated Shoppes on Main, 212 S. Main St., Fuquay Varina. Stop by and see our selection of Christmas gifts and visit the many other new shops now located at The Shoppes on Main.
Open Mon - Fri, 10 am to 5 pm, Sat, 10 am to 3 pm.
Your Gift Solutions
The Shoppes on Main
212 S. Main St.
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
919-639-8645
http://www.yourgiftsolutionsinc.com
info@yourgiftsolutionsinc.com
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Cellar 101 - Upcoming Classes
101 South Main Street
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Thanksgiving Schedule
We will have some stuff open on Wednesday (for you last minute folks) 4-7PM
Friday 5-8
We will have some really high end wines open by the glass. (while they last)
Silver Oak Cabernet
Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet
Come by unwind after your crazy shopping day and try a glass
Saturday 12-5
We will pop some staff Favs to try !
Drop by to say hello and have a glass of wine
Ports & Sherry
December 1st 7PM
Our annual dessert wine tasting gets fortified this year with a triple whammy of classic after dinner sips. Port, Sherry and Madeira have a fascinating history. Plus, with a wide range of wine styles, there is something for everyone. From dry and nutty to sweetly unctuous, these after-dinner wines will finish your holiday meal in style.
Holiday Food Pairing
December 7th 7PM (Monday)
If you'd like some rules of thumb to help you sort out the possibilities, here are two that have stood the test of time. Rule One: Drink red wine with meat, and white wine with fish and poultry. Rule Two: Forget about Rule One and marry any food with any wine you wish; when it comes to personal preferences, there are no rights and wrongs.
Traditional holiday fare presents the ultimate in food and wine pairing challenges. If you're up for the challenge, we have just the class for you. First, we'll taste and evaluate two distinct styles of wine along with a sampling of each course of a delicious holiday dinner. Then, we'll talk about what makes these wines work so well. Additionally, you'll discover how much wine you need for your number of guests, the type and number of glasses you'll need, proper serving temperatures for the wines, and valuable do-it-ahead techniques to make life simpler the day of the event. Sign up today, and take your holiday dinner to a whole new level.
Call the store for details & Reservations
919-285-3416
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BU Beautiful
Out with the Old and In with the New!
601 East Broad Street
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The New Year is coming...
and New Merchandise is IN and Old styles are reduced!!
NEW! IT JEANS ARE IN!! Sizes 26-32
Milano Trouser (Fits all body types, modern class that is for all body types)
Star Style (Straight body type, High Rise Slim Boot, perfect for contemporary customer offering a sleek and sophisticated fit.
New Lepoard Boots are Here!!
Look at my NEW TRENDY Merchandise at
www.bubeautiful.net/What_We_Sell
Purses
Belts
Hats
Teen Handbags
Holiday Party at Salon Bliss!
Come see BU at The Holiday Party at Salon Bliss!
Spend the Evening with us and Get all of your Holiday Shopping Done!
Tuesday, December 8th at 6:30PM-9:00PM
2213 N. Grassland Dr. Fuquay-Varina
Also, Come see BU at The Fashion Show!
Currin Complex
1203 North Carolina Hwy (off of 42 West)
Dec 13th 2Pm-5pm
601 East Broad Street . Fuquay-Varina . NC . 27526 . (919) 552-3235
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Fuquay Coins & Jewelry - 2009 Bars and Rounds in stock NOW!
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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Fuquay Varina Coin Club Meeting
December 8th - 7:00 pm - Golden Corral
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Where: Golden Corral Restaurant
1420 Broad Street
Fuquay Varina, NC 27526
(919) 552-7604
When: Tuesday, December 8th at 7:00 pm
We will be getting together for a meet and eat at Golden Corral in Fuquay Varina in the large room. We welcome all members to attend and bring your family members as well. Anyone is invited to attend this social event and a very brief meeting. As always we invite any new persons to come and take part that have an interest in collecting coins, currency or tokens. Each person pays for his or her own meal. We will have a $10.00 Gift Exchange if you wish to participate. We will also have a free Christmas door prize drawing for all in attendance.
For further information attend our club meeting, visit the Fuquay Varina web site
www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com
or call Fuquay Coins at 919-557-1302.
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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)
· A "Friends" certificate to proudly display your support of downtown revitalization (Value: $5.00)
· One free Chili Cook-Off ticket at Day in Downtown Saturday, October 31 ( $5.00 value) · 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)
· A cloth shopping bag to use in downtown Fuquay-Varina! (Value: $8.00)
· Weekly email newsletter regarding our upcoming events, promotions and sales. · Listing on www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com as a Friend of Downtown. · Listing on event programs as a Friend of Downtown.
Downtown Retail & Service Package ($150)· Individual Investor benefits plus, · Electronic decal for your website. · 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!) · 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) · 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
· 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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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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The holidays are just around the corner and downtown is
planning to celebrate in grand fashion.
Cash for Christmas starts this Friday, November 20th. Make sure to come downtown and visit
your favorite stores to register for a chance to win a $500 gift
certificate. The drawing will be
December 18th! For a
list of participating stores, go to www.Fuquay-VarinaDowntown.com.
The tree lighting and sleigh rides are Thursday, December 3rd. Make sure to read the article about how
tickets will be given out this year.
The tickets system is a function of managing crowds, curbing
disappointment and humanely working the horses within a short two-hour
period. We hope you will
understand. Also, mark your
calendar for the Holiday Open House on Dec. 4th and 5th
and the Holiday Parade on Dec. 6th. The newsletter is jam-packed with fun events in
downtown!
Downtown Fuquay-Varina -
Yule Love It!
Sincerely,
Susan Weis
Fuquay-Varina Revitalization Association
121 N. Main Street, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
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