Local events

Published 11:37 am Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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Fundraisers
Saturday, Jan. 11
Community breakfast, Farming Methodist, 7-10 a.m., 1939 Farmington Rd., Mocksville. Prok tenderloin, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, apples, hash brown casserole, biscuits, fruit, beverages.
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 to Advocacy Center. www.fpcmocksville.com.
Saturday, Jan. 18
Community breakfast, Oak Grove Methodist, 1994 US 158, Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Eggs, biscuits, gravy, sausage, country ham, grits, apples, French toast sticks. Donations accepted.
Community breakfast, Fulton Methodist, 3689 NC 801 S., Advance, 7-10 a.m. Country ham, tenderloin, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, beverages. Take outs available. Donations, with portion going to Western NC missions.
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
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
Thursday, Jan. 23
Davie County commissioners, 9 a.m. work session, second floor, county administration building, Downtown Mocksville.
Monday, Feb. 3
Davie County commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor, 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.
Jan. 9-Feb. 6
Intermediate Knitting Class with Danny Cartner, Thursdays 9-11 a.m.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Air Pollution Seminar, 10 a.m. with Sarah Coffey of Triad Air Awareness.
Friday, Jan. 10
Crafternoon: Resin, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Make design with resin.
Monday, Jan. 13
Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.
Tuesday, Jan. 14
Cervical Cancer Awareness Seminar, 10 a.m. with Dr. Joseph DeMari, Agrium Health WFBH gynecological oncologist.
Wednesday, Jan. 15
Caring With Cards, noon, with social worker Tara Harper. Make handmade cards for homebound meals recipients.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
Tell Me Your Story Project, 1 p.m. with senior writing group. Will help write verbal stories into written words.
Community Conversation About Suicide, 9:30 a.m. with Partners Health Management.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Cornhole Mixed Doubles Tournament, 1 p.m., Brock Campus.
Friday, Jan. 24
Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Lambert Funeral Home.
Crafternoon: Winter Wonderland Dioramas, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Make small winter scene.
Monday, Jan. 27
What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 28
Senior Book Club, 12:30-2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.
Thursday, Jan. 30
Senior Expo & Shred Event, Senior Games Kickoff, 1-3 p.m., Brock Campus. Health screenings, vendors, health information, shred truck, registration forms for Senior Games.
Grief Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m. with Holly Sluder, bereavement coordinator with Thomasville Hospice. 9-week “Walking Through Grief” video series.
Friday, Jan. 31
Senior2Senior pen pal registration deadline. Be paired with Davie High senior; forms at sr. center office.
Monday, Feb. 3
Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m. Open to those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.
Tuesday, Feb. 4
Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m.
Senior Writing Group, 1 p.m. with Linda Dean.
Thursday, Feb. 6
Veteran’s Social, 8:30 a.m., also sponsored by Veterans Services and Trellis.
Chat with Sr. Tar Heel delegate, 10 a.m.
Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Center Methodist Women.
Friday, Feb. 7
Bunco, 1 p.m.
Crafternoon: Tea Cup Gnomes, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.
Monday, Feb. 10
Diabetes & Nutrition Class, 1-2:30 p.m. with Kathy Crots of Kidney Nutrition Care Center.
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.
Friday, Jan. 10
Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Fireside Collective (duo), 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., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Friday, Feb. 7
Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, Feb. 8
Coley Williams, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.