Local Events
Published 12:12 pm Tuesday, December 10, 2024
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Fundraisers
Saturday, Dec. 14
Community breakfast, Mocksville First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., 7:30-10 a.m. County ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, apples, biscuits, gravies, beverages. Donations accepted for Students at Risk.
Reunions
Thursday, Dec. 26
Davie High Class of 1960, 11:30 a.m., Mocksville Family Restaurant, Yadkinville Road.
Religion
Ongoing
Grace Church, a new United Methodist congregation, 164 Webb Way, Advance, Sunday School, 8:45 a.m.; worship at 10 led by Rev. Renee Easter, 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.
God’s Plan Ministries, non-denominational, multicultural Christians, 10 a.m. every Saturday, Davie Family YMCA, Cemetery St., Mocksville. Everyone welcome; come as you are.
Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1913 US 601 S., Mocksville. Worship Sundays at 9 a.m. www.holycrosslutheranmocksville.org.
Special Events
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.
Sunday, Dec. 15
Davie County Public Library Open House, 2:30-4:30 p.m., holiday-themed events, refreshments, storytelling, with board of trustees. 241 N. Main St., Mocksville.
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.
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.
Free Food from Serving Our Neighbors: Thursdays, 5-5:30 p.m., 197 N. Main St., Cooleemee; Sundays, 3-3:30 p.m., Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1994 US 158, Mocksville; fourth Monday of each month, 6-6:30 p.m., Hillsdale Church, 5018 US 158, Advance.
Meetings
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, 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.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Senior Writing Group, 1 p.m. with Linda Dean.
Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care.
Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own project, no formal instruction.
Jan. 9-Feb. 6
Intermediate Knitting Class with Danny Cartner, Thursdays 9-11 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, 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.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Whiskey Mic, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Karaoke, 7-10 p.m., O’Calahans, 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
W. Kiley Smith Duo, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Scott Carter, 7 p.m., O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Callista Jade, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
Pushin’ Georgia, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Thursday, Dec. 26
Joel, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, Dec. 28
JVC & Anna Mertson, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Friday, Jan. 10
Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Friday, Jan. 17
JVC, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Whiskey Mic, 6-9 p.m., US 158, Bermuda Run.