Ballentine Elementary School

BALLENTINE ELEMENTARY YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL

“Ready, set, grow, and glow on!”

We are proud of our school and strive to GLOW in everything we do!

Give and Earn Respect

Lead By Example

Own Your Actions

Work Hard Every Day

“Ballentine Elementary is a caring and active school community. We value our students, families and staff and want everyone to feel connected and involved! Our year-round calendar provides for 180 days of instruction, divided into nine-week quarters with an approximately three week break scheduled each quarter. This calendar provides continuous cycles of learning and promotes focused instruction throughout the year.”

Check out Right Meow – Cat Café NOW OPEN in Fuquay-Varina. A unique, cage-free environment for adorable adoptable cats. Adopting families will have the opportunity to meet & greet with available cats while watching their personalities flourish in the safe-space. Even if you are not in the market for adoption, by visiting right meow café you are helping the cats socialize until they find their furever home! Before your visit, PLEASE read over the FAQ as this is more of an experience for most!

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Falcon Park

FALCON PARK

Next up on our Parks & Rec Month highlights, one of Fuquay-Varina’s oldest parks, Falcon Park, sits on 5 acres of multi-purpose land. Back in the day, the population was little so there were no family gathering places which meant no place for kids to gather outside and play. Town residents took action in the 1950’s by organizing and raising enough money to fund the towns first park, Falcon Park, opening in 1953! Since opening, Falcon Park has received numerous updates including the most recent a few years back which gave much-needed new life to the playground and the buildings at Falcon Park.

Features to enjoy: Baseball / SOFTBALL FIELD (WITH LIGHTS) PICNIC SHELTER PLAYGROUND PARKING LOT BUILDINGS TO RENT RESTROOMS

105 Falcon Drive Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526 ENTRY FEE: FREE!

Ashworth Park

Get out and about this summer and explore the history of our town of Fuquay-Varina! What better way to celebrate the Year of the Trail AND National Parks and Recreation Month than by strolling some of Fuquay’s beautiful parks?

FIRST PARK UP?

Ashworth Park, home to significant historical Town treasures while boasting a beautiful shaded, landscaped park area. Around the park find an original tobacco barn, a playhouse from the Johnson House, a caboose, and the sculpture Ghost Farmers! There is much to learn as you walk around the park area.

HISTORY BEHIND THE PARK –

Ashworth Park is the original home place of Rufus and Cornelia Ashworth, who married on January 12, 1918 during World War 1. The couple moved to Fuquay-Varina in 1922 and built their home at 112 Aiken Street around 1927 and expanded it over the years to accommodate their growing family. In 1937 Rufus opened his own clothing store, Ashworth’s Clothing, and operated it until his death in June of 1970. Cornelia continued to live in the Aiken Street home place until her death at the age of 97 on December 16, 1995. The generations of Ashworth’s that followed have contributed significantly to the Town of Fuquay-Varina making it a better community. Ashworth’s Clothing remains on Main Street in Fuquay-Varina. Ashworth Park was dedicated on October 8, 2014.

Fuquay-Varina Independence Day Celebration

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Where? South Park When? Saturday, July 1st, gates open at 6pm Who? Your friends & family! Please leave dogs at home!

The Town of Fuquay invites you and your friends and family to come out to South Park to enjoy an evening of celebration! Enjoy live music featuring Spare Change (starting at 6:30pm), the Splash Pad will be open from 6pm-8pm, food trucks on site all evening, and fireworks starting at sundown (typically 9:15, weather permitting). Coolers are allowed however this is an alcohol free event. Head over at 6pm with your chairs & blankets to be sure you grab a good spot to view the fireworks! We can’t wait to celebrate with our community!

South park : 820 S. Main st, fuquay-varina parking : community center, jones st via south main, or just a short walk from downtown Fuquay!

Flags for Heroes

FLAGS FOR HEROES May 22nd – June 14th 201 N. Main St Fuquay-Varina, NC

It’s hard not to notice the beautiful Red, White, and Blue blowing in the breeze as your driving down Main St as you pass by the Chamber building. Fuquay-Varina continues it’s “Flags for Heroes” tradition put on by the Rotary Club of Fuquay. Recognize someone whose served your family, your community, or your country by sponsoring a flag in memory or in honor of. To sponsor a flag and recognize a hero in your life visit THIS LINK for more information. Your sponsorship will include a 3′ x 5′ American Flag displayed on a 10′ flag pole. The flag you sponsor includes a medallion with your hero’s name that you may take home as a keepsake. Contact FVFlagsforHeroes@gmail.com for more information.

Event Calendar –

May 29th : Memorial Day Ceremony at 10am Join the Rotary Club as they recognize all of our military veterans who lost their lives as a result of service to their country.

June 14th : Closing Ceremony at 12pm Join the Rotary Club as each hero’s name is called. Your presence shows our hero’s and their families how much you appreciate their service.

Aloha Safari Park

Did you know that just a short drive from Fuquay-Varina there is a whole other world to visit?! No seriously, a SAFARI, just a short drive from our town! Check out Aloha Safari park for the perfect way to spend a beautiful day outdoors. Aloha Safari Park is located in Cameron, NC and is open for the season and ready for YOU to visit their variety of different animals including tigers, zebras, monkeys, lemurs, and more!

Current hours of operation are –

MONDAY: 10am-5pm TUESDAY : CLOSED WEDNESDAY: 10am-5pm THURSDAY: 10am-5pm FRIDAY: 10am-5pm SATURDAY: 10am-5pm SUNDAY: 10am-5pm

“Things to Do- The Aloha Safari Zoo has so many exciting things to see. Listed below are some things you should definitely check out during your visit! Stop by our goat and pig field near the zoo entrance to feed our livestock animals some treats that you can purchase at the front entrance. Remember, we ask that you don’t feed the horses or giraffe any food from the feed bag. Head to the Giraffe House to feed Titus the giraffe some snacks! Make sure to keep hats, sunglasses, cell phones, cameras, and umbrellas out of his reach! He likes to take souvenirs from visitors as well! (Opening March 18th) Take a ride through the drive through section of our park to see some of our larger hoof stock animals! They come right up to your vehicle, and you can pet and feed most of them! You will see and feed animals such as bison, zebra, ostriches, antelope, donkeys, llamas, water buffalo, camels, and even some animals you’ve never heard of! Tour our upper section of animals by foot by following the paved walkways! You will come face to face with tigers, lemurs, wolves, monkeys, and other exotic animals! Head to the Reptile Room to see some of our exotic reptiles such as bearded dragons, ball pythons, and Burmese pythons! Head through our indoor animal area of our main building to see exotic birds, iguanas and more! If you have any questions on any of the animals that you see on your visit or on the facility itself, be sure to find someone in a “Zoo Staff” T-Shirt and they will be happy to answer your questions! Stop by the Gift Shop at the entrance to pick up stuffed animals, t-shirts, and other souvenirs at the beginning, in the middle, or at the end of your tour! It’s at the main entrance to the zoo! There are cold drinks and snacks as well.”

Looking for a fun idea for your class this spring/summer? Aloha Safari Park offers Educational Field Trips, perfect for school groups, camps, clubs, and other organizations!

159 Mini Lane, Cameron, NC 28326

Welcome Home : 415 Avery Pond Dr.

Welcome to 415 Avery Pond Dr, Fuquay-Varina. An exquisit, open concept home sitting on a large lot with pond views. Great neighborhood that is just a short distance from Downtown Fuquay and all of it’s amenities!

What first attracted you to your home?

“The open floor plan and the scenic, quiet location with a view of the pond.”

What would you consider your homes best selling point?

Open floor plan. Unobstructed pond view. Large lot/yard.

Anything about the location / neighborhood you would like to share?

Close to Downtown Fuquay. New playground and picnic area. Great neighborhood for walks and outdoor activities! Quiet neighborhood.

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The StoryWalk at Alston Ridge Park

STORYWALK AT ALSTON RIDGE PARK

2023 is known as the Year of the Trail, lucky for you Fuquay-Varina has numerous trails for you to enjoy all year long! The newest interactive addition is presented by the Fuquay-Varina Junior Woman’s Club and is a project created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library; Introducing Storywalk at Alston Ridge Park. Opening to the public recently in Alston Ridge Park, Storywalk is an innovative and immersive way for children (and adults) to get out and enjoy the outdoors while you follow along a children’s storybook. Laminated pages from a children’s story book will be attached to wooden stakes along the pathway for you and your children to read along with as you enjoy the paved pathway. The children’s book will be switched out every 3-months for your enjoyment so be sure to check back for new stories!

6580 Hilltop Needmore Extension, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526

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