Local events

Published 11:10 am Tuesday, February 27, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, March 9

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

Saturday, March 23

Boston Butt Sale, Elbaville Church, pickups at noon. Bake sale. Preorder by calling Dennis Livengood at 336-998-8751 or Bobby Minor at 336-998-6812.

Religion

Saturday, March 2

Prayer Breakfast, 9:30 a.m., Mainville AME Zion, 210 Main Church Road, Mocksville, sponsored by Women’s Ministry and the pastor, Rev. Danielle Singletary. Free, but donations accepted.

Saturday, March 23

Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m., Liberty Wesleyan, Sheffield Road, Mocksville.

Friday, March 29

Crosswalk, Good Friday service, 6:30 p.m., Ijames Baptist, Sheffield/Ijames Church roads, Mocksville.

Saturday, March 30

Easter Egg Hunt, 3-4 p.m., Ijames Baptist, Sheffield/Ijames Church roads, Mocksville, for ages 2 years-5th grade.

Sunday, March 31

Sunrise Service, Ijames Baptist, Sheffield/Ijames Church roads, Mocksville, 7 a.m., followed by breakfast at 7:30, Sunday School at 8:30 and Worship at 9:30.

April 10-May 29

KidZone, Mocks Church, Wednesday nights, 5:15-7:10. Dinner, games, music, Bible story. For preschool through middle school. 523 Beauchamp Road, Advance.

Ongoing

Grace Church, a new United Methodist congregation, 164 Webb Way, Advance, Sunday School, 8:45 a.m.; worship at 10 led by Dr. Suzanne G. Michael, UM Davie Emerging Community pastor. GraceChurchDavieCounty.org.

GriefShare, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bear Creek Baptist, for those needing comfort and support after the loss of a loved one. 336-492-7456.

Special Events

Saturday, March 16

Shamrock Run 5K, downtown Mocksville, sponsored by Rotary Club of Mocksville.

Saturday, March 23

Young Entrepreneur Market, 10 a.m.-4p.m., Skyline Bank, Downtown Mocksville. Children under age 18 can sell items. To participate, email Dottie Graham at dgraham@skhylinenationalbank.

Second Thursdays

Senior Services @ The Bridge, 197 Main St., Cooleemee, 10 a.m. Open to adults age 55 and older, game with prizes, program, light snacks.

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

Monday, March 4

Davie Board of  Commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor meeting room, county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

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.

Thursday, Feb. 29

Winter Field Day, 1 p.m. at Brock Campus. Basketball, table tennis, cornhole, football throwing and more.

Friday, March 1

Bunco, 1 p.m.

Monday, March 4

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. with rep from Atrium Health WFB. For those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.

Tuesday, March 5

Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, March 6

Hello: The conversation game for living and aging well, 1-3 p.m. with social worker, Kelly Sloan.

Thursday, March 7

Veterans Social, 8:30 a.m., also sponsored by Trellis and Davie Veterans Services.

Chat With Sr. Tar Heel Delegate, 10 a.m.

Diabetes and Nutrition Class, 1 p.m. with Kathy Crotts of Kidney Nutrition Care Center.

Thursdays,

March 7-28

Genealogy Classes, 1-3 p.m. with Marie Craig. Learn how to trace genealogy.

Friday, March 8

Foot care, by appointment with nurse Kathy Najdek, Brock Campus, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Welcome to Medicare, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with SHIIP Coordinator Michelle Ellis.

Tuesday, March 12

Legal Seminar with attorney Hank Van Hoy, 10 a.m.

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

Wednesday, March 13

Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care.

Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction.

Friday, March 15

Rock-A-Thon – Rockin’ Your Boots Off, 5-8 p.m. at Rescue House Church. Country artis Taylor Mason to entertain, food by the Dog Wagon. Free to attend, teams welcome to register.

Monday, March 18

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Tuesday, March 19

Senior Games/Silver Arts Opening Ceremonies and Lunch, 10 a.m. at Rise Indoor Sports Complex in Bermuda Run.

Thursday, March 21

Cap Tel NC Seminar, 10 a.m. with Kim Calabretta of Cap Tel, for those hard of hearing or their caregivers.

Senior Book Club, 12:30-2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.

Friday, March 22

Crafternoon: Moss Wreath, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Monday, March 25

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

Tuesday, March 26

Basics of Alzheimer’s, 6 p.m. with Karen Phoenix of Project CARE.

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.

Art Class, Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon with Jo Robinson. Beginning to advanced.

Live Music

Fridays

Bluegrass, 6-8 p.m., MawMaw’s Kitchen, 2076 US 601 S., Mocksville.

Friday, Feb. 23

Casey Pollard, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, March 1

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

Saturday, March 2

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

Anna Mertson, 7 p.m., O’Callahans, Downtown Mocksville.

Josh Jennings, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, March 15

The Capn, 6 p.m. The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, March 16

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

St. Patrick’s Day celebration at O’Callahans, Downtown Mocksville. Open at 8 a.m., bagpipes throughout day, Darren Bryant at 1 p.m., Pushin’ Georgia at 3 p.m. and The Megan Doss Band at 6:30.

Sunday, March 17

Taylor Mason, 6-9 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

SoundKraft, 3-6 p.m., O’Callahans, part of daylong St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Saturday, March 30

Patrick Rock, 7 p.m.