Dec. 31st,  2009 Vol 2, Issue 50
What's Happening This Week
In Downtown Fuquay-Varina  

What's Happening in Downtown
  
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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Cash for Christmas Winner!
Lou Jean Peace

Congratulations, Lou Jean and thanks to all who participated!


Become a Friend of Downtown Fuquay-Varina!

These folks have already become Friends of Downtown Fuquay-Varina!
Won't You Join Them?

Thanks to the following FRIENDS OF DOWNTOWN who contributed this past month:

Ann's Diamond Center
Ashworth's Clothing
Bostic & Wilson Antiques
BU Beautiful Boutique
Butterfield Interiors
Cellar 101
Chocolate Bean
Classy Cat Boutique
Colonial Barbershop
Cooley's Restaurant
Mona and Michael Creech
David Anthony Gifts
Dennis Duke P.A.
Edward Jones Investments
Elliotts Pharmacy
Elmo's Clothing
Susan Eppers
Family Optical
Four Oaks Bank
Fuquay Coins & Jewelry
Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn
Fuquay Sports Shop
Diane Godfrey
H H & H Mini Storage
J. Davis Architects
Jazzercise
Jenkins Real Property
Joseph C. Ogburn, PLLC
K'n'B's Marketplace
Merle Norman Cosmetics
My Back Porch
Not Afraid of Color
Pass It On Resale
Patriot State Bank
Rainbow Home Interiors

It's EASY to become a friend!  Individuals can become a friend for $100 and businesses can become a friend for as little as $150.  There are tons of benefits.  Pay by check or credit card BUT PAY BY THE END OF THE YEAR FOR A TAX DEDUCTION! 

Learn about all the benefits AND HELP YOUR DOWNTOWN by going to:
www.fuquay-varinadowntown.com
Your Gift Solutions - Shoppes on Main
Supporting Fuquay-Varina in 2010!
212 South Main Street

Your Gift Solutions wishes everyone a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!  We look forward to supporting Fuquay-Varina in 2010 and making it the best town to shop and do business in!!
 
All of our Christmas merchandise is 50% off through January 2, 2010.


Your Gift Solutions  .  212 S. Main Street  .  (919) 639-8645
Stick Boy
127 South Main Street

We hope that all of you had a happy holiday and that you were able to spend time celebrating the joy of Christmas with your friends and family.

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Here is a quick (and friendly!) reminder: Stick Boy will re-open at 6am on Wednesday, December 30th.

Let us know what you need for your New Year's Eve celebration. We'd love to help you ring in the New Year!


Be sure to visit the Stick Boy Bread Company website!

Stick Boy Bread Company . 127 S. Main Street  .  (919) 557-2237 
Cellar 101
Come check out our new Art-o-Mat!  
101 South Main Street

Six Under $60! Starting 12/31/2009
 
In these crazy economic times we face , Cellar 101 is  excited to introduce our new 6 under $60 !  Every month we'll select 6 wines that will be ready to go for only $59.99*

January's selection has a retail value of over $70 and showcases some excellent wines you may not have tried before!!! Great as a gift or just to enjoy on a random Tuesday night!! See details below:

New Age White NV $12.99
Best selling Argentine white wine!!  Slightly sweet and effervescent! Try it on the rocks with a lime wedge!

Trambusti Orvieto  Classico $9.99
A characteristic lingering bouquet and a smooth, dry flavor- fine & delicate.

Casale del Grillo Frascati $10.99
A great value wine!!!  This is the wine of Rome!  It is a fresh, pale colored, dry wine. Enjoy the racy crisp fruit as an aperitif or with a light seafood dish!

Elsa Malbec $11.99
Ripe plum and violets with some vanilla. From the Argentina's oldest winery!  Excellent with grilled meat!

Al Verdi Sangiovese $9.99
Stainless steel Sangiovese from the Rubicone for everyday drinking.

Hyperion Syrah (2005 Oregon)  $19.99
This complex wine is one of the numerous outstanding examples from talented winemaker Michael Beckley, whose Quercus Winery markets under the Hyperion, Harmonia and Theia labels. Unfolding layers of roses, licorice, pepper, chocolate and juicy blackberries tantalize, treat and persist from aroma to palate to finish. Soft tannins and firm acidity balance the total impression. This is among the very last releases from Beckley, who is leaving the wine business. So grab some while you can.

Our Price for all six: Only $59.99!!
List Price: $75.94
*No further discounts apply, no substitutions allowed

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Beer Taps  
Our Beer Taps are being installed on Wednesday the 30th. We will be offering three hard to find micro brews on tap every weekend. Come Try it out on Wednesday!


Celllar 101  .  101 South Main Street  .  Fuquay Varina  .  (919) 285-3416
The Chocolate Bean
512 E. Broad Street

Here's to the New Year

Whether your 2009 was good, great or you just survived, we join with you in looking forward to the new year with great expectations. Thank you for your patronage throughout this tumultuous year, your loyalty has kept us going as we head into our third year. 

God bless and celebrate carefully but intensely!

Holiday Hours: Dec 28-Dec 31 6:30a-2:00p
Jan1 Closed; Jan 2 9a-8p

The Chocolate Bean  .  512 East Broad Street  .  (919) 552-0021
www.thechocolatebean.com

Art After Dark
January 8th
6:00 to 8:00 pm

Art After Dark 2nd Friday ~ January 8 from 6 to 8 pm

Enjoy a free, relaxing evening of art, refreshments and friends during the monthly Holly Springs & Fuquay-Varina art walk on Friday, January 8 from 6 to 8 p.m.  Venues:  The Holly Springs Art Council, Java Divine Italian Café, The Nature of Art, and Ashley's Art Gallery and Cellar 101 in Fuquay-Varina.  Rudino's Pizza & Grinders in Holly Springs offers dinner specials. 

Details (919) 387-9448 or www.TheNatureOfArtFrameShop.com 

Jovita's Place
December Sale!  12/10 - 12/31
601 Broad Street - Varina Merchantile Building

Jovita's Place

All your Christmas decorating needs at 50% OFF
Some clearance items are up to 70% OFF regular pricing.
Shop early to get the best bargains. New merchandise added weekly!

Jovita's Place "Where Style & Variety Meet"

Those with discriminating taste, always shop at Jovita's Place

Jovita's Place  .  Varina Merchantile Building  .  601 Broad Street
Fuquay Varina  .  557-0105

Fuquay Mineral Spring Inn and Garden
Cooking Classes Now Available
333 South Main Street

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 Morf 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!

Fuquay Mineral Springs Inn and Garden  .  333 South Main Street  .  FV
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.

OR
 
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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http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fuquay-Varina-NC/Fuquay-Varina-Revitalization-Association/147432987842