Local events

Published 9:57 am Tuesday, July 30, 2024

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Reunions

Saturday, Aug. 24

Davie High Class of 1964, Noon, The Farm at Oak Hill, 186 Kent Lane, Mocksville. Call Chip or Judith Essic at 336-692-9987 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.

Sunday, Aug. 4

Homecoming, Turrentine Baptist, Turrentine Church Rd., Mocksville Singing featuring “Joyful Sound” begins at 10 a.m. Pastor Joe Smith is guest speaker. Meal to follow. All invited.

Homecoming, Concord United Methodist. 10 a.m. service with dulcimer music from Lee Speers, and Randy Hauser on guitar and vocals. Worship at 11 including remembrance of those who passed. Brief history and accomplishments of church to be read. Rev. Frank Ramos, new pastor, to bring message. Covered dish lunch to follow. 161 Cherry Hill Rd., Mocksville.

Mainville AME Zion to host guest speaker, Morgan Rice of Harvest Grove United Fellowship, 1 p.m. Sponsored by Christian Education Dept. Pastor: Rev. Danielle Singletary.

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.

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.

Special Events

Saturday, Aug. 4

MocksFest, noon-6 p.m., W. Depot St., Downtown Mocksville. Free event to raise  funds for Mocksville Rotary causes. Live music, food, vendors, children’s activities.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Mobile Rec Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m., RiverPark at Cooleemee Falls – The Bullhole, Needmore Road, Woodleaf. Free wild, wacky and weird games and activities sponsored by Davie Recreation & Parks Saturday, Aug. 10

14th Annual Great Bullhole Duck Race & Family Festival, Cooleemee Park at River Falls, 645 Erwin Temple Church Rd., Woodleaf, 10 a.m.-2 p.m..

Thursday, Aug. 15

Red Cross Blood Drive, Davie Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville, 2-6:30 p.m. 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, 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.

Wednesday, Aug. 7

Intergenerational Nature Walk, 10 a.m., Rich Park. Come with or without grandchildren to walk together on trails, followed by refreshments. Co-sponsored by Davie County Public Library.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Senior Services @ The Bridge, 10 a.m., 197 Main St., Cooleemee.

Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Eaton Funeral Home.

Friday, Aug. 9

Foot Care, by appointment 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Not a pedicure.

Meet and Greet for Ms. Senior Davie pageant, 2 p.m. Woman thinking of competing should attend.

Crafternoon: Tile Painting, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Paint or design quote on a tile.

Monday, Aug. 12

Budgeting in Uncertain Times, 10 a.m. with Lori Timm of Allegacy Federal Credit Union.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with facilitator from Trellis Supportive Care.

Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own materials, no formal instruction.

Thursday, Aug. 15

Senior Games/Special Olympics cornhole get together, 10:30 a.m., Brock Gym.

Senior Book Club with Genny Hinkle, 12:30-2 p.m. at public library.

Friday, Aug. 16

Welcome to Medicare, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with Michelle Ellis, SHIIP coordinator.

Monday, Aug. 19

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Tuesday, Aug. 20

Tech Tuesday with Rachel Nelson, 10-11:30 a.m. Bring electronic devices for help.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Beach Party, 2 p.m. Food, skit.

Friday, Aug. 23

Crafternoon: Terra Cotta Pot Lighthouse, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Monday, Aug. 26

What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & 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, 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.

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.

Friday, Aug. 9

Dual Drive, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Aug. 10

Music for Baby Boomers, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Exit 180, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, Aug. 15

NuHiWay at Eaton’s Bluegrass Church, Eaton’s Baptist, 430 Eaton’s Church Rd., Mocksville. Meal at 6, followed by music. Bring instrument for jam session to follow.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Moxie, 7-10 p.m., on the square in Downtown Mocksville. Free.

Tin Can Alley, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, Aug. 22

Darrell Hoots, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Craine & Co, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizze, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Envision, 7 p.m., Town Center, Kinderton Blvd. off US 158, Bermuda Run. Free.

Anna Mertson Band, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, Sept. 6

Michael Chaney, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Sept. 7

Little Texas, Braden Hull, 7 p.m., Davie Community Park, Southwood Drive, Mocksville.

Jack of Diamonds, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Sept. 14

SoundKraft Amped, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, Sept. 20

Darrell Hoots, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

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.