Local events

Published 9:46 am Tuesday, April 29, 2025

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Fundraisers
Saturday, May 3
Yard Sale, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville, 7 a.m.-noon. Set up for $20; leave message at 336-492-5853; 27028sfv@gmail.com.
Community breakfast, Advance VFW Post 8719, 130 Feed Mill Rd., 7:30-11:30 a.m., eat in or take out. Biscuits, gravy, grits, eggs, bacon, sausage, drinks. Donations accepted. Bring non-perishable food items for western NC recovery.
Lemonade, bake sale, 9:30 a.m-12:30 p.m., Davie Public Library, N. Main St., Mocksville. Donations accepted. Project of Girl Scout Junior Troop 2580 to raise money for noise-cancelling headphones for Davie elementary schools.
Spring market, car/truck/tractor show, Bailey’s Chapel Methodist, 772 Bailey’s Chapel Road, Advanc, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Vendors, baked goods, music. Door prizes. Hotdogs, chips and drinks by donation.
Saturday, May 10
Fish fry, Hardison Church, 1630 Jericho Church Rd., Mocksville, 5 p.m. $10, flounder, slaw, fries, hushpuppies, drink, dessert. Music by Mona Jo & Friends. Proceeds to missions.
Community breakfast, Mocks Church, Mocks Church/Beauchamp roads, Advance, 6:30-10 a.m. $8. Pork tenderloin, country ham, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, biscuits, beverages. Sponsored by Mocks Men for mission projects.
Saturday, May 17
Swing for a Promise, golf tournament for Family Promise of Davie, Colin Creek Golf Club, Mocksville. $65 individual, $260 for 4-man team. www.familypromisedc.org/golf.
Religion
Ongoing
Grace Mission, 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.
Special Events
May 1-2
Davie Master Gardener Plant Sale, Masonic Picnic Grounds, 201 Poplar St., Mocksville. Thursday 3-7 p.m., Friday 1 a.m.-1 p.m. Cash or check onlyl Perennials, shrubs, annuals, houseplants, trees, vegetables, native plants, herbs.
Saturday, May 3
A Woman’s Day with NY Times best-selling author, Kristy Woodson Harvey on book “A Happier Life,” 11 a.m., Bermuda Run Country Club, hosted by Mocksville Woman’s Club. Cash bar, silent auction, 50/50. $30, contact Paula Agha at 336-287-4762, pagha2m@gmail.com.
Mocksville Garden Club Plant Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., downtown Mocksville, part of Daniel Boone Family Festival.
Monday, May 5
Mocksville Cruise In, Downtown, 5-8 p.m., sponsored by DC Cruisers.
Saturday, May 10
Walk for a Cure for MS, 10 a.m., Park at Lake Louise, 2251 US 64 E., Mocksville, 10 a.m.-noon. Free. Donations accepted. Golf carts available.
Saturday, May 17
Woofstock, Koren Farms, 1347 US 64 E., Mocksville. Fundraiser for Davie Humane Society, 11-5 p.m. Music, food, vendors, pets. Vendor fee, $20, email sehauser88@gmail.com.
William R. Davie Fire Dept. Spring Fling, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m., at WRD Elementary, US 601 N. Crafts, car show, silent auction, food trucks.
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
Monday, May 5
Davie County commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor, county administration building, Downtown Mocksville.
Tuesday, May 6
Mocksville Town Board meeting, 6 p.m., town hall.
Thursday, May 22
Davie County commissioners, 9 a.m. work session, 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.
Friday, May 2
Bunco, 1 p.m.
Under the Sea Party, 2 p.m. Refreshments, entertainment from cast of Davie High’s production of The Little Mermaid.
Monday, May 5
Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., for those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers.
Tuesday, May 6
Blood Pressure screenings, 10 a.m.
Senior Writing Group, 1 p.m. with Linda Dean.
Friday, May 9
Crafternoon: Brick Book, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.
Mother/Daughter Banquet, 6 p.m., open to women age 55 and older and their daughters, granddaughters, nieces, friends, etc.
Tuesday, May 13
Caregiver’s Corner, 10 a.m. with Kelly Sloan, social worker. Coffee, interact with other caregivers.
Women’s Health Seminar, 10 a.m. with Dr. Emily Brekke, Atrium Health.
Wednesday, May 14
Meet County Commissioners and Town Mayors, 10 a.m.
Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with facilitator from Trellis Supportive Care. www.gotplans123.org.
Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Prevette & Son Plumbing.
Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction.
May 15-June 12
Intermediate Knitting Class, 9-11 a.m., Thursdays, with Danny Cartner.
Thursday, May 15
Questions to ask when you have aging parents, 5:30 p.m. with Kelly Sloan, social worker, and Tracy Warner, ombudsman.
Friday, May 16
Restaurant 101 fundraiser, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; portion of all sales to senior services.
Monday, May 19
Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.
Tuesday, May 20
Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner. Discuss possible trips.
Tell Me Your Story Project, 1 p.m. with senior writing group. Get help in writing down your story.
Wednesday, May 21
Intergenerational Nature Walk, 10 a.m. Rich Park Shelter 5. Bring young people, or just enjoy walk on trails followed by light refreshments.
Thursday, May 22
SilverArts Follies, Senior Games Closing Ceremony, Awards Dinner, 6 p.m. For Senior Games participants and paid guests.
Friday, May 23
Crafternoon: Sea Shell Picture Frame, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.
Fundraiser Night at Sam’s Ice Cream, 5275 US 158, Bermuda Run. 20% of proceeds to senior services.
Tuesday, May 27
Caregiver’s Corner, 10 a.m. with social worker Kelly Sloan. Coffee, interact with other caregivers.
Senior Book Club, 12:30-2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.
Wednesday, May 28
Health Celebration Day, free shredding, 10 a.m.-noon, Brock Campus. Healthy activities and refreshments.
Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction.
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
Saturday, May 3
Tonight’s the Night Rod Stewart tribute, Brock Performing Arts Center, N. Main St., Mocksville. www.daviearts.org.
Friday, May 9
Jack of Diamonds, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Thursday, May 22
Christina from The Voice, Feathered Roots, 6:30 p.m., O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville.
Friday, May 23
Darrell Hoots, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, May 24
Exit 180, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Thursday, May 29
SoundKraft, 6:30 p.m., O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville.
Thursday, June 5
Adam Smith, on the deck at O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville, 6:30 p.m.