Local events

Published 12:47 pm Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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Fundraisers

Friday, Nov. 10

Indoor Yard Sale, Concord UM Church, 161 Cherry Hill Rd., Mocksville. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Community breakfast, Mocks Church, Mocks Church/Beauchamp roads, Advance, 6:30-10 a.m. $8, pork tenderloin, country ham, eggs, grits sausage gravy, biscuits, beverages. Sponsored by Mocks Men to support mission projects.

Community breakfast supporting Just HOPE, 7:30-10 a.m., First Presbyterian, S. Main St., Mocksville. County ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, apples, biscuits, gravies, beverages. Donations accepted.

Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist, 1939 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, apples, hash brown casserole, biscuits, fresh fruit, beverages. Donations accepted.

Community breakfast honor veterans, Oak Grove Methodist, US 158, Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Veterans eat for free. Donations accepted.

Saturday, Nov. 18

Community breakfast, Fulton Methodist, 3689 NC 801 S., Advance, 7-10 a.m. Country ham, tenderloin, sausage, bacon, grits, eggs, biscuits, gravy, beverages. Take outs available. Donations accepted with portion to missions.

Benefit breakfast for Savannah Wooten, young girl needing heart transplant, Center Methodist Church, 7-10 a.m., 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville.

Religion

Nov. 10-12

NewFound Grace Church 2nd pastoral and church anniversary. Nov. 10 at 7:30 with Apostle D. McCoy of United Believers Fellowship of Charlotte; Nov. 11, Apostle D. Mock of Thirdwind Ministries of Mocksville; Nov. 12, 4 p.m., gospel singing. 775 Greenhill Rd., Mocksville.

Sunday, Nov. 12

New Jerusalem Apostolic Church guest speaker, Bishop A.L. Jinwright from GAP International Church in Charlotte, 5 p.m. Visitors welcome.

Ongoing

KidZone, Mocks Church, Wednesday nights, 5:30-7. Dinner, games, worship. Ages 4-18. Kickoff with water party on Sept. 6. Fall session continues through October. 523 Beauchamp Road, Advance.

Special Events

Tuesday, Nov. 28

WoodmenLife Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, 6 p.m., Salem Methodist, Salem Church Rd., Mocksville. Catered by Deano’s. Non-members welcome, call Joey Anderson at 336-642-0066.

Ongoing

Scout Troop 9555G, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W.

Tech Tuesdays/Thursdays, Davie County Public Library, 371 N.Main St., Mocksville. Get assistance with tech devices, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Contact rnelson@daviecountync.gov, 336-753-6033.

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.

Disabled American Veterans Davie Chapter 75, first Monday of each month, 6 p.m., DAV Building, 1958 US 601 S., Mocksville. 336-749-8347.

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.

Through Dec. 7

Medicare Open Enrollment, SHIIP at Brock campus. Appointment only.

Monday, Nov. 13

Diabetes Awareness Seminar, 10 a.m. with Kathy Crotts of Kidney Nutrition Center.

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Puzzle Frenzy, 1 p.m., random teams drawn to complete jigsaw puzzles.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

Christmas Cookie Cutter Wreath Class, 1 p.m. with Susan Connors. $10.

Thursday, Nov. 16

Cornhole Singles Tourney, noon, Brock Campus. For adults age 55 and older.

Senior Book Club, 2 p.m with Genny Hinkle at public library.

Friday, Nov. 17

Foot Care, 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Brock Campus with Kathy Najdek. Appointment only, not a pedicure.

Crafternoon: Rock Painting, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Monday, Nov. 20

What To Do When the Lights Go Out, 10 a.m. with Fire Marshall Cameron Webb and EMS Director Joseph Ashburn. Learn to be prepared.

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Tuesday, Nov. 21

Tech Tuesday with Rachel Nelson, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring devices and questions.

Monday, Nov. 27

What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads  & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner, discussion of theater trip options.

Thursday, Nov. 30

Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Eaton Funeral Service.

Dec. 1-29

12 Days of Fitmas, Brock Campus. Complete progressive exercises for prizes.

Friday, Dec. 1

Gandparents & Me, 10 a.m., fun activities for those with or without grandchildren.

Bunco, 1 p.m.

Crafternoon: Pinecone Trees, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Decorate a pine cone tree.

Monday, Dec. 4

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. with Crista Ellis of Parkinson’s Foundation, topic Christmas Party and Mindfulness Techniques.

Ongoing

Brock Senior Steppers, s Brock Gym, open 8-10 each morning and other times with no programs. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.

Coffee & Caregiving, Tuesdays 10 a.m. via Zoom. Interact with other caregivers, ask staff member Kelly Sloan questions. Open to caregivers of all ages.

Quilting, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring own supplies

Crocheting, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. with Theresa Manak and Sara Cioffi. Bring own supplies.

Woodcarving, Wednesdays, 9-noon with Tim Trudgeon, $8.75 for new students to cover initial supplies.

Live Music

Thursday, Nov. 9

Mark Cooper, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

COIA, 6-8 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville. Celebration of 23rd year.

Saturday, Nov. 11

Whiskey Mic, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, Nov. 16

Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Nov. 18

DTM, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.