Local Events

Published 1:27 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2024

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Reunions
Thursday, Dec. 26
Davie High Class of 1960, 11:30 a.m., Mocksville Family Restaurant, Yadkinville Road.
Special Events
Friday, Dec. 6
Quad Christmas Lighting, 6 p.m., Downtown Mocksville. Oak trees to be lit; photo opp with large sled. Hot chocolate.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Mocksville Hometown Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., North Main St. to downtown, E. Depot St. to Railroad St.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Christmas in Bermuda Run, gazebo at town square, 2-5 p.m. Santa and Mrs. Claus, Elves, letters to Santa, games, crafts, music, carriage and train rides, sing-a-long, lighting of tree.
Community Christmas Festival, 5-7 p.m., WinMock, Bermuda Run. Vendors, music, kids’ program. Food truck, bounce house, family photo area, carnival-type games. All ages welcome, hosted by Church of the Good Shepherd.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Julius Suiter Education Center ribbon cutting ceremony, 3:30 p.m. Formerly Central Davie Academy. 160 MLK Road, Mocksville.
Dec. 13-14
Drive-thru nativity, 6-7:30 p.m., Ijames Baptist, Sheffield/Ijames Church roads, Mocksville. Live actors and animals.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Cooleemee Senior Citizens Christmas Party, noon, VFW building on NC 801. Free, but must have ticket. Call Judy Webb at 336-998-8452.
Mr. and Mrs. Claus, petting zoo, Main Street Park, Downtown Mocksville, 2-5 p.m. DJ.
Horse & buggy rides, Downtown Mocksville, 6-8 p.m. Free, sign up at event.
Advance Christmas Parade, 10 a.m. Cornatzer Rd. at school to NC 801 to Peoples Creek Road. Entries welcome, show up at school prior to 9:30.
Friday, Dec. 20
Snow Much Fun Early Release, 1-4 p.m., Davie Recreation & Parks, Southwood Drive, Mocksville. Winter-themed activities.
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.
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, Dec. 6
Bunco, 1 p.m. Fun and easy game with dice.
Grandparents & Me, 10 a.m. In cooperation with SmartStart, bring grandchildren for fun activities and photos with Santa.
Crafternoon: Oh Christmas Trees: 2 p.m. at library with Rachel Nelson. Use washi tape and paper to create trees on music sheets.
Tuesday, Dec. 10
Nutrition Seminar, 10 a.m . with Jessica Newman, PA Novant Health.
Wednesday, Dec. 11
Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care.
Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own projects no formal instruction.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Christmas Party, 2 p.m. “A Jazzy Christmas” with the Davie High Jazz Band and small ensembles.
Monday, Dec. 16
Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.
Dec. 17-23
Christmas Spirit Week: Twinkie Tuesday, wear a favorite hat or accessory; Winter Wonderland Wednesday, bundle up in favorite winter scarf; Tree-Mendous Thursday, wear favorite holiday shirt or sweater; Frosty Friday, wear snowman outfit or shirt featuring snowmen; Merry Monday, wear red and green.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
Senior Book Club, 12:30-2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.
Christmas Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Martin, Van Hoy & Raisbeck LLP.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Christmas Cornhole Singles Tournament, 3 p.m. at Brock Campus.
Friday, Dec. 20
Crafternoon: Pin Ball Ornaments, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Decorate an ornament with colorful pins.
Monday, Dec. 23
What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.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, Second & fourth Tuesdays, 10 a.m.. 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.
Sunday, Dec. 8
Russell Henderson, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Davie High Band Winter Concert, featuring all bands, 7 p.m., school auditorium, War Eagle Drive, Mocksville.
Friday, Dec. 20
Scott Carter, 7 p.m., O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Callista Jade, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.