Local events

Published 9:56 am Tuesday, April 2, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, April 6

Spring Barbecue, Advance Fire Dept., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Drive thru only, $15, 1 lb. bbq, half pint slaw, 4 buns, 169 Fire Station Rd.

Saturday, April 13

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 with proceeds to missions.

Religion

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.

April 14-17

Prayer Renewal, Turrentine Baptist, 613 Turrentine Church Rd., Mocksville. Guest speakers: Dr. Hampton Drum, April 14 at 6 p.m.; Dr. David Troutman, April 15 at 7 p.m.; Rev. Rodney Barner, April 16, 7 p.m.; and Rev. Curtis White, April 17, 7 p.m.

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 support after loss of loved one. 336-492-7456.

Special Events

Saturday, April 27

Electronic Recycling Day, free recycling of used electronic devices, 8 a.m.-noon, Davie Convenience Center, 360 Dalton Rd., Mocksville.

Saturday, July 27

Electronic Recycling Day, free recycling of used electronic devices, 8 a.m.-noon, Davie Convenience Center, 360 Dalton Rd., Mocksville.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Electronic Recycling Day, free recycling of used electronic devices, 8 a.m.-noon, Davie Convenience Center, 360 Dalton Rd., Mocksville.

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, April 1

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.

Friday, April 5

Bunco, 1 p.m.

Craternoon: Terracotta Pot Carrot, 2 p.m., at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Tuesday, April 9

Matter of Balance, 10 a.m., learn balance tips from rep from PTRC Area Agency on Aging.

History of Davie County, 1 p.m. with Charles Crenshaw. Preview of June day trip to see some of places.

Wednesday, April 10

Advance Care Planning workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care.

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

Thursday, April 11

Depression Screenings, 10 a.m. with Minerva’s Mobile Unit from UNCG School of Nursing.

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

Friday, April 12

Foot Care, 10 a,n,-2:45 by appointment at Brock Center. Not a pedicure.

Saturday, April 13

Shredding Event, 9-11 a.m. during KidsFest, Davie Community Park.

Monday, April 15

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Thursday, April 18

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

Friday, April 19

Crafternoon: Handprint Paper Lilies, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Senior Prom: A Night Under the Stars, 6-8 p.m. at the Brock. Mobile Jukebox, refreshments. Dress clothes suggested.

Monday, April 22

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

Tuesday, April 23

Gardening Talk & Plant Exchange, 10 a.m. with speaker, Susan Hawkins, Davie Extension agent.

Thursday, April 25

Silverarts Art Show, 5-6 p.m. at public library.

Friday, April 26

Spring Fling Puzzle Day & Exchange, 10 a.m. Bring puzzles with all pieces for exchanges with others.

Tuesday, April 30

Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Skyline National Bank.

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, April 5

Darrell Hoots, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Saturday, April 6

Exit 180, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, April 11

W. Kiley Smith, 6:30 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Friday, April 12

Graine & Co., 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, April 13

Jack of Diamonds, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, April 25

James Vincent Carroll, 6:30 p.m. at Bike Night, 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Saturday, April 27

Davie Band Day with Camel City Yacht Club, Too Much Sylvia and The Extraordinaires, 3 p.m., Davie Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville. Doors open at 2. Tickets, $15 adults, available on Davie High band website, $20 at the gate. Students admitted for $10 at the gate.