Local Events

Published 9:59 am Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Reunions

Saturday, Aug. 24

Davie High Class of 1964, noon, The Farm at Oak Hill, 186 Kent Lane, Mocksville. Call Chip or Judithy Essic at 3356-692-9987 or Jean Cleary at 336-655-9641,

Religion

Aug. 2-4

Vacation Bible School, Salem Methodist, 169 Salem Church Rd., Mocksville. Friday, Aug. 2, 5:45 p.m. registration, 6:30 Session 1, 7 p.m. hotdog supper, games and inflatable; Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, Aug. 4, 9:30 a.m. commencement. Ages pre-K-5th grade. Pre-register at www.myvbs.org/SMCM; or text 980-234-6309.

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

Wednesday, July 17

Mobile Rec Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville. Free wild, wacky and weird games and activities sponsored by Davie Recreation & Parks.

Red Cross Blood Drive, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center, 329 NC 801` N., Bermuda Run, 1-5:30 p.m., 4th floor conference room. For appointment, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

Meetings

Monday, Aug. 5

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor, County Administration Building, Downtown Mocksville.

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, July 12

Foot Care with RN Kathy Najdek, by appointment 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. at The Brock. Not a pedicure.

Grandparents & Me, 10 a.m. Bring grandchildren or other young people for program.

Crafternoon – Battle of the Cupcakes, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Monday, July 15

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Tuesday, July 16

Farmer’s Market Vouchers, 1-3 p.m. Pick up vouchers to use at   local markets (Must meet low-income requirements).

Thursday, July 18

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

Monday, July 22

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

Wednesday, July 24

Mobile Rec visits Senior Services, 9:30-11:30 a.m.. “Christmas in July” program; bring children and friends.

Thursday, July 25

Kim Shuskey’s Retirement Party, 2 p.m. For retiring director.

Friday, July 26

Crafternoon: Dragon Eggs, 2 p.m., at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Tuesday, July 30

Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Civic Federal Credit Union.

Thursday, Aug. 1

Veterans Social, 8:30 a.m.

Chat with Sr. Tarheel Delegate, 10 a.m.

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

Friday, Aug. 2

Bunco, 1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 5

Bowling Lunch, 1 p.m., awards will be presented, teams for next league picked.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. with Kayly Kenedy of Supernus on the topic, Gocovri.

Tuesday, Aug. 6

Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m.

Ongoing

Brock Senior Steppers, 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, July 12

Jeremiah Barr, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

W. Kiley Smith, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, July 13

Josh Jennings, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Down the Mountain, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, July 19

Michael Chaney, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, July 20

Envision, 7-10 p.m., on the square in Downtown Mocksville. Free.

Pushin’ Georgia, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, July 26

$2s, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Saturday, July 27

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

Saturday, Aug. 3

Chris Taylor & The Rumor, Smoke and Mirrors, 7 p.m., Davie Community Park, Southwood Drive, Mocksville. Free.

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

Thursday, Aug. 8

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

Saturday, Aug. 17

Moxie, 7-10 p.m., on the square in Downtown Mocksville. Free.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Envision, 7 p.m., Town Center, Kinderton Blvd. off US 158, Bermuda Run. Free.

Saturday, Sept. 7

Little Texas, Braden Hull, 7 p.m., Davie Community Park, Southwood Drive, Mocksville.

Saturday, Sept. 28

North Tower Band, 7 p.m., Town Center, Kinderton Blvd. off US 158, Bermuda Run.

Camel City Yacht Club, 7-10 p.m., on the square in Downtown Mocksville. Free.