Local Events

Published 11:56 am Tuesday, August 6, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Aug. 10

Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist, 1939 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, bacon,k sausage, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, apples, hash brown casserole, biscuits, fruit, beverages. Donations accepted for church “Clothes Closet at the Crossroads.”

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. 16-17

Sprinkle Preaching Mission, 6 p.m. Friday with Dr. Arnetta Beverly; Saturday at 10 a.m., Walk to End Alzheimer’s with promise garden flowers, lunch, music and final sermon. Mocksville First Methodist, 310 N. Main St.

Saturday, Sept. 14

Mocksville Masonic Picnic, 201 Poplar St., live music, craft vendors, dinosaur exhibit, carnival games, food trucks and more. Proceeds benefit Masonic Home for Children, Oxford.

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.

Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1913 US 601 S., Mocksville. Worship Sundays at 9 a.m. www.holycrosslutheranmocksville.org.

Special Events

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..

Tuesday, Aug. 13

Red Cross Blood Drive, Fork Baptist Church, 314 US 64 E., Mocksville. Sign up at www.redcrossblood.org, or call 336-998-8306 for more info.

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.

Saturday, Aug. 17

Bookbag give-away, Holy Cross Lutheran, 1913 US 601 S., Mocksville, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free, students must be there for drive-thru in parking lot.

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.

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.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner. Discuss trips to theatrical options.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 5

Veterans social, 8:30 a.m., co-sponsored by Veterans Services. For veterans to socialize, enjoy refreshments.

Chat with Sr. Tarheel Delegate, 10 a.m.

Diabetes & Nutrition class with Kathy Crtts of Kidney Nutrition Care Center, 1 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 6

Bunco, 1 p.m.

Crafternoon: Wood Slice Owl, 2 p.m. at library with Rachel Nelson.

Live Music

Fridays

Bluegrass, 6-8 p.m., MawMaw’s Kitchen, 2076 US 601 S., Mocksville.

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.