Local Events
Published 10:51 am Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Fundraisers
Saturday, Aug. 17
Community breakfast, Wesley Chapel United Methodist, Pino Road off NC 801, 6:30-10 a.m. Eggs, sausage, country ham, gravies, apples, biscuits, grits, juice, coffee. Donations appreciated. TerryLynn nuts available.
Community breakfast, Advance VFW Post 8719, 7:30-11:30 a.m., 130 Feed Mill Rd. Biscuits, gravy, grits, eggs, bacon, sausage, eat in or take out.
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.
Sept. 14-22
Messiah’s Mansion Living Museum, 407 Milling Road, Mocksville, 1-6:30 p.m. Register for free tour at www.MessiahsMansion.com/mocksville.
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
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.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Electronic Recycling Day, free recycling of used electronic devices, 8 a.m.-noon, Davie Convenience Center, 360 Dalton Rd., Mocksville.
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.
Meetings
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor, County Administration Building, Downtown Mocksville.
Monday, Oct. 7
Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor, County Administration Building, Downtown Mocksville.
Monday, Nov. 4
Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor, County Administration Building, Downtown Mocksville.
Monday, Dec. 2
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.
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.
Monday, Sept. 9
Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. with rep from Novant Health.
Tuesday, Sept. 10
Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Prevette & Son Plumbing.
Wednesday, Sept. 11
Advance Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care.
Crafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Senior Services @ The Bridge, 197 Main St., Cooleemee, 10 a.m.
Coffee with the Sheriff, 10 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 13
Shuffleboard Fun Day, 9:30 a.m., Bermuda Village shuffleboard courts.
Foot Care, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m. by appointment at The Brock. Not a pedicure.
Monday, Sept. 16
Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.
Tuesday, Sept. 17
Tech Tuesday at library with Rachel Nelson; bring devices and questions.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Mini Golf Fun Day, 10 a.m., Adventure Landing, Winston-Salem. $5 pay at venue.
Thursday, Sept. 19
Senior Book Club, 12:30-2 p.m., public library with Genny Hinkle.
Ms. Senior Davie County pageant, 6:30 p.m.. Get free tickets at senior services office.
Friday, Sept. 20
Crafternoon: Popsicle Stick Scarecrow, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.
Monday, Sept. 23
What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
Bocce Fun Day, 9:30 a.m. at Davie Community Park, Southwood Drive Mocksville.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
Caring with Cards, 1 p.m. with Tara Harper, social worker. Help make homemade cards for homebound meal recipients.
Thursday, Sept. 26
Glucose and Cholesteral screenings, 10 a.m. by UNC-G nursing students.
Friday, Sept. 27
40th Anniversary Party, 2 p.m. Wear 80s attire for costume contest, 1984 trivia, special guests.
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.
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.
Friday, Aug. 16
W. Kiley Smith, 7-10 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
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.
Tony Bailey & Michael Vizcarra, 7-10 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Darrell Hoots, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Friday, Aug. 23
Ratledge Brothers Band, 7-10 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Craine & Co, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizze, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Jay McCormick, 7-10 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
City Lights, 7 p.m., Olive Tree Diner, US 64 E., Mocksville.
Friday, Aug. 30
Rockers, 7-10 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
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.
Dasher St. Duo, 7-10 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
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. 21
Pushin’ Georgia, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Friday, Sept. 27
GoRyanGo, 6-9 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.