Fuquay Feast + Frolic

Presented by the Fuquay-Varina Downtown Association, Fuquay Feast and Frolic is back for a week-long event celebrating local breweries, resturants, and bars! There are lots of special touches going into Fuquay Feast and Frolic and we promise you do not want to miss out! WAIT, WHAT?! All five local breweries collaborated to give us a limited release beer (!!!) and the name? Well of course, “Fuquay Famous”! Specials will be found at some of your favorite local resturants as well!

Check them out below —

Coffee With A Cop

Mark your calendars! Coffee with a cop is happening HERE at our office! Front Porch Realty welcomes the community to stop by for a meet and greet with our Fuquay-Varina Police Department!

DATE: September 6, 2023

TIME: 9am – 10:30am

WHERE: 604 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina, 27526

Coworkers, entrepreneurs, designers, telecommuters, mompreneurs, retirees, business owners, citizens, friends, and family are encouraged to come out and get the opportunity to meet and greet your local Fuquay-Varina Police Department Officers, Investigators, and others. There’s no better opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, make new connections, or just chat with the officers than participating in Coffee With a Cop.

Fuquay-Varina Middle School

Fuquay-Varina Middle School Traditional School

“The FVMS community will empower students to contribute to a dynamic society by meeting their unique needs through ever-evolving and meaningful learning, enhanced with technology, while providing a positive, nurturing environment.”

BENGAL PRIDE

Home of the Bengals!

Mission: We will ensure that every student is Celebrated, Challenged, and Connected at Fuquay-Varina Middle School.

Main Office: 919-557-2727

School Hours: 8:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Office Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Kris Clark, Principal

Fuquay-Varina Middle School, formally known as Fuquay Springs High School or “The Old Red Building”, was constructed around 1918 on the corner of Ennis and N Academy Street. Fuquay-Varina Middle School has ample amounts of History behind it’s construction. One interesting artifact that still resides inside of the since re-constructed Middle School is the School Bell that was used back when the school first opened.

Although still uncertain, these are the most up-to-date dates found for the School up until the new High School was built on Bengal Blvd.

Fuquay Springs High School 1918 (first graduating class 1922)
Fuquay-Varina High School 1967 (first graduating class)
Fuquay-Varina Junior High School 1975 (with move of high school grades 10-12 that year)
Fuquay-Varina Middle School 1977
Ninth grade left the campus for Bengal Blvd in 1977.

Right Meow Cat Cafe

Looking for a spot you can get your cat fix, coffee fix, and bubble tea fix all in one?

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!

Check out their latest menu HERE!

Click HERE to book your cat play date! 📍913 S. Main St, Fuquay-Varina, NC, 27526📍

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!

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

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

B&J Heating and Air Services

With the hot months upon us, many of us forget how important it can be to have your HVAC system serviced regularly to ensure you are getting the best performance from your system. Regular HVAC maintenance can help improve the efficiency of your system, extend the lifespan, and reduce energy costs on your bill. Your LOCAL Fuquay-Varina HVAC experts at B&J Heating and Air Services are ready to help keep you cool this Summer season! Providing excellent Customer Service for over 20 years!

Being a homeowner is one of the most rewarding feelings however, at times being a homeowner can be slightly tricky. Maintaining your home as a whole is top priority and though you may be top of your game regarding this, there will almost always be a situation where you need an experienced professional. How do you know when it’s time to call a licensed professional? Here are some of the top signs your HVAC needs servicing –

Your system is not cooling your home effectively or efficiently.
Your system is making unusual noises (high pitched squealing, banging, clicking, buzzing, hissing, rattling, or other unusually loud sounds).
Your system is leaking water (or some other substance).
Your system is tripping the circuit breaker

You can easily set up an appointment with B&J Heating and Air Services by filling out their online contact form, calling their one of TWO lines to speak with someone about getting on schedule, or send them an over an email and they will reach out to you. Be sure you have all of your information regarding your HVAC system ready and available for use (system brand, year, warranty if applicable) for a more speedy scheduling!

“I personally can say that B&J Heating and Air Services exceeded by expectations. I have been experiencing issues with cooling my home the past couple of summers however this summer it was clear I needed a professional to pinpoint the issues. I had one business come out assess the problem, thinking it was a simple fix I followed instructions and still, NO cold air coming from my vents. A trusted source mentioned I need to reach out to B&J Heating & Air to help me and sure enough, Ben came out about 2 hours after our first call and was able to figure the problem and offered solutions and would be back that following Monday (SLOW freon leak causing NO cold air and a sky rocketing bill). Once the weekend passed Ben was back with a fix to my problem and I had my unit back up and running in no time and all at a great price! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND BEN AND HIS TEAM AT B&J Heating and Air.” -Haylee Kinlaw (Front Porch Realty Marketing Manager)

Don’t ignore any potential maintenance problems with your unit like I did! Contact B&J Heating & Air Services today whether you are having issues, your system needs a good clean, or any other service seen fit to keep your system in good health!