Local events
Published 9:42 am Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Fundraisers
Reunions
Friday, Sept. 23
Davie High Class of ‘72 50th-year reunion, The Farmhouse at Gemini Branch, 3320 NC 801 N., Mocksville, social 4:30-6:30, photo, 6:45, meal, 7. Casual. $35 per person before Aug. 31, $45 after. Contact Dwayne Smith, 336-940-8125.
Saturday, Sept. 24
Davie High Class of ‘62, The Farm at Oak Hill, Mocksville, social hour at noon, lunch at 1. Call Larry Smith, 336-905-9015.
Friday, Sept. 30
Davie High Dancing Boots reunion celebrating 51 years, home football game. Dinner on Oct. 1. Contact Beverly@burton.net, or Shanna.romani@cravenk12.org, or check Facebook at Davie High Dancing Boots 1972-present.
Saturday, Oct. 1
Davie High School Class of ‘66 reunion, 5 p.m., Eaton’s Baptist fellowship hall, Eatons & Richie roads, Mocksville.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Davie High School Class of 1982, 40th-year reunion, 7-11 p.m., The Farm at Oak Hill, 186 Kent Lane, Mocksville. $40 per couple, $25 per person, paid to DHS Class of ‘82, c/o Shelia Walker Stanley, PO Box 601, Mocksville. Details to be on class Facebook page. Religion
Sunday, Aug. 21
Homecoming, Eatons Baptist, 430 Eatons Church Rd., Mocksville. 11 a.m. worship with Rev. Larry Gilbreath, pastor at Stallings Memorial Baptist in Salisbury. Adult choir. Memorial for those who haved died in the faith this past year. Covered-dish lunch in fellowship hall.
Sunday, Aug. 28
Homecoming, Bixby Presbyterian. Guest preacher: Dr. Worth Green, retired pastor of New Philadelphia Moravian in Winston-Salem. Covered dish dinner.
Special Events
Saturday, Aug. 20
Free outdoor movie, Jurassic World, Main Street Park, Downtown Mocksville, 8:30 p.m. Bring refreshments or purchase downtown, chairs. Children must be attended.
Ongoing
Smith Grove Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Smith Grove Methodist, 3492 US 158, Mocksville. Local produce, eggs, metas, honey, plants, baked goods, handcrafted gifts, food vendors, kids activities, music, non-profit booths. Visit Facebook or Instagram.
Tech Tuesdays, Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville. Get assistance with tech devices, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Register for appointment: http://bit.ly/DCPLTECHJAZ. Learn more by calling 336-753-6033 or emailing jbaylor@daviecountync.gov.
BoTyme Jam, country, bluegrass and gospel music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Farmington Community Center, Farmington Road, Mocksville. $3, musicians admitted free.
Meetings
Tuesday, Aug. 23
Davie County Planning Board, 3 p.m., 2nd floor commissioner’s room, Davie Administration Bldg., 123 S. Main St., Mocksville. Blackwelder Investments applied to rezone 105.5 acres from R-20 and R-A to general industrial.
Ongoing
NAMI family support group for confidential support for families with persons with diagnosed mental illness. Via Zoom second and fourth Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. missjulieysl@gmail.com.
Seniors
All events are sponsored by Davie Senior Services. For more information or to register, call 336-753-6230. The main campus at 278 Meroney St. is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. The health and fitness center at the Brock Recreation Center at 644 N. Main St. is open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays.
Mondays
Afternoon card games, new program, 1 p.m. First Monday, Uno; second, Skipbo; third, Rook; fourth, Rummy; fifth, Crazy Eights.
Tuesdays
Email, computer basics, 10-11 a.m. With Davie Public Library.
Thursday, Aug. 18
Senior Book Club with Genny Hinkle, 2 p.m., Davie County Public Library.
Evening Cornhole, 5:30-7 p.m., Brock Campus. Partners will be drawn.Will be regular event if enough interest.
Monday, Aug. 22
What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m., demonstrations, helpful home tips, kitchen and home gadgets.
Tuesday, Aug. 23
Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner. To discuss options of plays and performances to attend as a group.
Thursday, Aug. 25
Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Souther, nutrition program coordinator. Learn helthy eating tips, share recipes, light exercises.
Monday, Aug. 29
Meet Me Where I Am: How to Help Caregivers and People with Dementia, 10 a.m. with Karen Phoenix of Project Care. Learn tips on how to accept rather than fight condition.
Tuesday, Aug. 30
Dog Days of Summer Party, 5:30 p.m. Hotdog supper, ice cream, skit written by Ina Beavers.
Thursday, Sept. 1
Senior Writing Group, 2 p.m. with Marie Craig. Improve writing skills.
Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Lambert Funeral Home and Cremation Service.
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 8
Armchair Adventures: New York, 1-3 p.m., learn about and enjoy some tastes of the big city.
Monday, Sept. 12
Cheerleading Interest Meeting, 4 p.m., learn about the Davie Dazzlers.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
Importance of Exercise and Physical Health for Seniors, 10 a.m. with Shannon Kimel, Novant physical therapist.
Coffee & Caregiving, 10 a.m., interact with other caregivers.
Wednesday, Sept. 14
Got Plans? Advance Care Planning Workshop with rep from hospice/palliative care, learn how to be sure your last wishes are honored.
Papercrafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction.
Thursday, Sept. 15
Q&A with Department of Transportation, town and county officials, 10 a.m. Brought back by request.
Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. with Genny Hinkle, public library.
Monday, Sept. 19
Monthly Movie, 1 p.m., Popcorn, Call on Tuesday prior to get movie title.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
How to Create My Social Security and My Medicare Accounts, noon with Michelle Ellis, SHIIP coordinator. Learn to create online account.
Thursday, Sept. 22
Fall Prevention Seminar with Dr. Megan Collins, learn how to make falls less likely.
Good Health Club, 1 p.m., with Stacey Southern, nutrition site coordinator. Learn eating tips, share recipes, light exercises.
Friday, Sept. 23
End of Summer Dance, 1-3 p.m., Brock Campus, with music by DJ Carrie.
Monday, Sept. 26
What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m., learn home tips, gadgets, see demonstrations.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner, discuss productions.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
Basketball & softball team interest meeting, 2 p.m., Brock Campus. Age appropriate teams available for men and women.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Bocce Clinic, 9:30 a.m., Davie Community Park. Learn rules, tips.
Friday, Sept. 30
Senior Center Month Showcase Party, 2 p.m., Interactive with refreshments.
Ongoing
Brock Senior Steppers, starts Jan. 3 at Brock Gym, open 8-10 each morning and other times with no programs. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.
Line dancing via Zoom, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. with Vickie Spivey. 55 and older.
Yoga class via Zoom, Mondays, 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. with Kim Crawford. 55 and older.
Coffee & Caregiving, Tuesdays 10 a.m. via Zoom. Interact with other caregivers, ask staff member Kelly Sloan questions. Open to caregivers of all ages.
Live Music
Thursday, Aug. 18
Whiskey Mic, 6 p.m., James Vincent Carroll, 7 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.
Friday, Aug. 19
Colin Allured, 5:30 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.
Saturday, Aug. 20
Hawthorne Curve, 6 p.m. for Thrive benefit at Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Friday, Aug. 26
COIA and Ralph Butcher, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
Saturday, Aug. 27
North Tower Band, 7 p.m., Town Center Kinderton Blvd. off US 158, Bermuda Run.
SoundKraft, noon, RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.
Thursday, Sept. 1
SoundKraft, 601 Burgers & Brews, 6 p.m., US 601 N., Mocksville.
Saturday, Sept. 3
Exit 180, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Hard Rock Reunion, Gump Fiction, 6-9:30 p.m., Davie County Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville.
Saturday, Sept. 10
Tess & The Black and Blues, 7-10 p.m., outdoors on the square, Downtown Mocksville.
James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Karaoke, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.
Thursday, Sept. 15
Michael Chaney Music, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.
Friday, Sept. 16
End of Summer Jam, Megan Doss from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jukebox Rehab from 7-9 p.m. RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.
Saturday, Sept. 17
Summer Beach Concert, 4-8 p.m., outdoors, Downtown Mocksville.
Thursday, Sept. 22
James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.