Local Events

Published 9:31 am Tuesday, September 17, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Sept. 21

Country ham and sausage breakfast, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Proceeds to Family Promise of Davie.

Community breakfast, Wesley Chapel United Methodist, 6:30-10 a.m., Pino Road off NC 801. Eggs, sausage, country ham, sausage gravy, red-eye gravy, apples, biscuits, grits, juice, coffee. TerriLynn nuts available. Donations appreciated.

Saturday, Sept. 28

Hotdog Saturday to benefit Michele Dyson family, New Union Church, Sheffield/County Line roads, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5

BBQ fundraiser for Sheffield-Calahaln Community Center, 174 Turkeyfoot Road, Mocksville, 3-7 p.m. Donations accepted.

Reunions

Saturday, Sept. 21

Davie High Class of 1974, 50th-year reunion, 5:30-9 p.m., The Farmhouse at Gemini Branch, 3320 NC 801 N., Mocksville. $45 per person, checks to DCHS Class of ‘74, PO Box 522, Mocksville, NC 27028. Contact Janie Myers at 336-941-7182.

Saturday, Sept. 28

Davie High Class of 1969, 55th year reunion, Farm at Oak Hill, 186 Kent Lane, Mcoksville. Opens at 4, catered meal by The Farmer’s Daughters at 6. Entertainment by Craig Reeves. $35, made to Class of 1969 c/o Tim Allen, 127 Chandler Drive, Mocksville. Graduates, those who didn’t make it to graduation and friends of graduates welcome.

Wednesday, Oct. 2

Davie High Class of ‘61 quarterly get-together, 1 p.m., 801 Southern Kitchen & Pancake House, 218 NC 801 N., Advance.

Saturday, Oct. 5

Davie County High School Class of 1966, 5 p.m., Eaton’s Baptist Church fellowship hall, Eaton’s Church Rd., Mocksville.

Religion

Saturday, Sept. 21

ComMENalities, relationship among the brethren and how to apply Bible in daily lives, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Chinquapin Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 4462 US 601 N., Mocksville. Voter information and registration. Speakers: Davie County Manager Brian Barnett, and board of elections chair, Gary LeBlanc.

Sunday, Sept. 22

Homecoming, Mocks Church, 11 a.m. with country/gospel music from Parson Road, followed by potluck dinner. Mocks Church & Beauchamp roads, Advance. Call Pastor Roger for details, 765-667-7498.

Sept. 22-25

Revival, Advance Baptist Church, NC 801. 10:30 a.m. Sunday and 7 nightly through Wednesday with Neal Hatfield of Uplands Reach Ministries. Special music each service, as well as child care. Interim Pastor Shelby Harbour and congregation invite guests.

Sunday, Sept. 29

Homecoming, Cooleemee Presbyterian, 11 a.m. with music by Benita and Brady Finney. Covered dish meal to follow in fellowship hall. Visitors welcome to help celebrate 123rd year of church, 174 Watt St. 336-782-9437,

Through October

Mocks Church KIDZONE, Wednesdays, dinner 5:15, program 6-7:10 with games, music, learning about Jesus. Dinner for family. Mocks Church & Beauchamp roads, Advance. Pastor Roger, 765-667-7498.

Special Events

Saturday, Sept. 21

End of summer block party & Mock Fest, downtown Mocksville, 2-9 p.m. Food trucks, music by Poundcake, EnVision and Phatt City. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Mocksville and Town of Mocksville.

Saturday, Sept. 28

Touch a Truck, Cognition  Children’s Museum fundraiser, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Downtown Mocksville. Games, trucks, food, family fun, music. Free admission. Donations accepted.

Saturday, Oct. 5

Davie Public Safety Day, 3-8 p.m., Downtown Mocksville.Free food, live music, bounce houses, games for all ages, dunking booth, give-aways, speakers, informational booths for non-profits. Sponsored by Davie County Sheriff’s Office.

Friday-Saturday, Oct. 11-12

Gettin’ Western in Davie County, ranch rodeo Friday, bull bash Saturday at 6 p.m.

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.

Meetings

Monday, Oct. 7

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, 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.

Thursday, Oct. 3

Veterans Social, 8:30 a.m. with Veterans Services and Trellis.

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

Senior Games/Special Olympics cornhole, 10:30 a.m., Brock campus.

Friday, Oct. 4

Senior self defense class, 1-3 p.m. at Brock Gym with Scott Dillon of Academy of Self Defense.

Bunco, 1 p.m.

Crafternoon: Autumn Tree Painting, 2 p.m. at library with Rachel Nelson.

Monday, Oct. 7

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m., hospital safety with Dianna Parrish of Parkinson’s Foundation of the Carolinas.

Tuesday, Oct. 8

How Voting Works seminar with Gary LeBlanc, chair of Davie Board of Elections, 10 a.m.

Live Music

Fridays

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

Friday, Sept. 20

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

Jeremiah Barr, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Pushin’ Georgia, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Karaoke, 7 p.m., O’Callahans, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, Sept. 27

W. Kiley Smith Duo, 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 Energy United green in Downtown Mocksville. Free.

GoRyanGo, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, Oct. 4

Anna Mertson, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.