Local events

Published 1:29 pm Tuesday, November 15, 2022

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Nov. 19

Breakfast, Wesley Chapel Methodist, Pino Road, Mocksville, 6:30-10 a.m. Country ham, sausage, eggs, grits, gravies, biscuits, baked apple,s coffee, juice, jellies. Donations. Bagged nuts also for sale.

Religion

Sunday, Nov. 20

Community Thanksgiving Service sponsored by Mocksville Ministerial Alliance, 6 p.m., St. John AME Zion Church, Martin Luther King Jr. Rd., Mocksville. Choir from various churchs directred by Lou Wilson, Mcoksville First Methodist.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Christmas Gathering, Fork Baptist, 5 p.m., 3140 US 64 E., Mocksville. Children’s Christmas program, live nativity, crafts for kids, meal, hot chocolate bar, letters to Santa, special guest. 336-998-8306.

Saturday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Lord’s Supper service, 5 p.m., Fork Baptist, 3140 US 64 E., Mocksville. 336-998-8306.

Ongoing

AWANA, youth meetings, Victory Baptist, 160 Midway St., Cooleemee, Sundays 5:30 p.m.

Special Events

Thursday, Nov. 17

Bluegrass Church, Eatons Baptist, 6 p.m., 430 Eatons Church Rd., Mocksville. Destination Bluegrass Band, followed by jam session. Food, message. Donations accepted to help provide Thanksgiving meals to needy.

Friday, Nov. 18

‘Twas the Night Before Bed Races, 6 p.m., Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Nov. 19

Toys for Tots at Frozen Day, The Station, Downtown Mocksville, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Bring new toys, stuffed animals, donations.

Chili Bowl, flag football games and chili cookoff, 11 a.m., Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville. Drop off chili for judging beginning at 11 a.m., judging at noon. 336-909-8228.

Sunday, Nov. 20

Toys for Tots Vendor Fair, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Pudding Ridge Golf Club. Donate new books. Potential vendors call 860-518-4916.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Thanksgiving & Christmas dinner, awards banquet, WoodmenLife, 6 p.m., Salem Methodist. RSVP Joey Anderson at 336-642-0066 by Nov. 23. Catered BBQ meal.

Sunday, Dec. 4

Christmas in Bermuda Run, 2-5 p.m., The Gazebo Town Square, Kindertokn Blvd. Santa and Mrs. Claus, elves, letters to Santa, games for all ages, crafts, music, carriage rides, lighting of town tree and more.

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

Ongoing

Sheffield-Calahaln Vol. Fire Dept., Monday nights at 7.

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.

Thursdays

Davie County Singing Seniors rehearsals, 10 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 18

Intermediate Pickleball Clinic, 1-3 p.m., Brock Campus, with Don Hankins.

Crafternoon: Wine Cork Board, 2 p.m. at public library, with Rachel Nelson. Make cork boards to use for pinning up photos or notes.

Monday, Nov. 21

Monthly movie, 1 p.m., with popcorn.

Tuesday, Nov. 22

Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner. Discuss performances to attend as a group.

Monday, Nov. 28

What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m. Demos, tips, gadgets and more.

Tuesday, Nov. 29

Senior Tarheel Legislative Update, 10 a.m., from Allison Brown, Davie rep.

Thursday, Dec. 1

Senior Writing Group, 2 p.m. with Marie Craig.

Friday, Dec. 2

Bunco, 1 p.m., game with dice.

Tuesday, Dec. 6

Blood Pressure Screening, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 8

Christmas Party, 2 p.m., refreshments and performance by Davie High Vocal Ensemble.

Friday, Dec. 9

Crafternoon – Wreaths, 2 p.m. at public library. Rachel Nelson to lead group in making wreaths while listening to holiday music.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Overview of Bariatric Medicines and Treatment Options, 10 a.m. with Dr. Kawanta Durham, Novant Health. Learn causes and treatment for obesity.

Through Dec. 7

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment questions answered by appointment with SHIPP counselors at Brock Campus.336-753-6230.

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, Nov. 17

Jack of Diamonds, 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Saturday, Nov. 19

E180, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Nov. 26

The Midnight Whistlers, 11 a.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Nov. 26

The Midnight Whistlers, 11 a.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Karaoke, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Thursday, Dec. 1

Darrell Hoots, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Whiskey Mic, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Saturday, Dec. 3

SoundKraft, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, Dec. 8

James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Saturday, Dec. 10

James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, Dec. 15

Ea$y Money, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Saturday, Dec. 17

Karaoke, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Thursday, Dec. 22

Michael Chaney Music, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Thursday, Dec. 29

SoundKraft, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.