Local Events

Published 9:59 am Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Just A Lil’ Grace will perform on Thursday, July 18, 6 p.m., at Eaton's Bluegrass Church, 430 Eaton's Church Road, Mocksville. Pastor David Gilbreath will bring a message. A meal starts at 6, followed by music, including a jam session at the end.

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.