Local events

Published 1:01 pm Tuesday, October 8, 2024

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Fundraisers

Friday, Oct. 11

Port-A-Pit chicken dinner, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., St. Francis of Assisi Church, 862 Yadkinville Road, Mocksville. Half chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, cookie, eat in or take out.

Saturday, Oct. 12

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 to support mission projects.

Community breakfast, First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., Mocksville, 7:30-10 a.m. County ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, apples, biscuits, gravies, beverages. Donations for Serving Our Neighbors food ministry. www.fpcmocksville.com, 336-751-2507.

Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist Church, 1939 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, apples, hash brown casserole, biscuits, fruit, beverals. Donations support Farmington Community Cemetery.

Saturday, Oct. 19

Community breakfast, Fulton Methodist, 3689 NC 801 S., Advance, 7-10 a.m. Country ham, tenderloin, sausage, bacon, eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, beverages. Take-outs available. Donations support missions.

BBQ & Chicken Pie Supper, 5-8 p.m., Oak Grove United Methodist, 1994 US 158, Mocksville. Dine-in by donations; takeouts $12.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Hotdog Saturday, New Union Church, Sheffield-County Line roads, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Religion

Saturday, Oct. 12

Fall Festival, Bethlehem Methodist Church, 321 Redland Rd., Advance, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Chicken stew, hotdogs, kids’ games, bounce house, music. Bring non-perishable food items to donate to A Storehouse for Jesus.

Sunday, Oct. 13

Homecoming, Victory Baptist Church, Cooleemee, 10:30 a.m. with speaker, Chad Harwell, missionary with Word of Life, and music by Kayla Burch, Liberty University student. Pastor John Oceguera and congregation invite friends, former members and guests. 336-284-2077.

Frank Voltz, harp and piano concert, 3 p.m., Salem Methodist, Salem Church Road off Davie Academy Road, Mocksville.

Oct. 15-20

Revival, Community Covenant Church, 1446 Sheffield Road, Mocksville, Tuesday-Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 10:45 a.m. amnd 6 p.m.

Oct. 20-22

Revival, Fulton Methodist, 3689 NC 801 S., Advance, 6:30 nightly. Oct. 20: speaker, Rev. Jennifer Tuttle Gentry, music by JTG Ministry; Oct. 21: speaker, Rev. Joe Woodward, music, Mona Jo & Friends; Oct. 22: speaker, Rev. Johnnie Lord, music, Ruth Latham and Fulton Choir.

Saturday, Oct. 26

Yee-Haw Fall Festival, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Cornerstone Christian Church, 1585 NC 801 N., Mocksville. Trunk or treat (costumes welcome), live music, chicken stew, corndogs, corn pit, bingo, door prizes, hayrides and more. Free.

Sunday, Oct. 27

Fall Festival, Hillsdale Baptist Church, 4815 US 158, Advance, 5-7 p.m. Chicken stew, hayrides, bounce house, trunk or treat.

Wednesday, Oct. 30

Trunk or Treat, New Union Church, Sheffield & County Line roads, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Food, candy, hayrides.

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

Friday-Sat., Oct. 11-12

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

Saturday, Oct. 26

Electronic Recycling Day, free recycling of used electronic devices, 8 a.m.-noon, Davie Convenience Center, 360 Dalton Rd., Mocksville.

Oct. 26, 31

Holly Lane Haunt, haunted trails with real scarers, animatronics, special effects. Trick or treaters welcome. 206 Holly Lane, Mocksville, 5:30-10 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 31

Brock’s Jeepers Night of Frights, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Brock Gym, 644 N. Main St., Mocksville. By Davie Recreation & Parks.

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

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.

Monday, Oct. 14

Swim Clinic, 10 a.m., Davie Family YMCA. Learn strokes for Senior Games, or just for fun.

Tuesday, Oct. 15

Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Brookdale Senior Living.

Wednesday, Oct. 16

Horseshoes Fun Day, 10 a.m., Cooleemee Recreation Center (Zachary House).

Thursday, Oct. 17

History of Davie County. 1 p.m. with historian Charles Crenshaw. Topic: Advance, Smith Grove, Farmington.

Friday, Oct. 18

Crafternoon, Spooky Block Houses, 2 p.m. with Rachel Nelson at public library.

Monday, Oct. 21

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

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

Wednesday, Oct. 23

Intergenerational Nature Walk, 10 a.m., Rich Park Shelter 5.

Thursday, Oct. 24

Department of Transportation Q&A, with town and county leaders, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 24

History of Davie County, 1 p.m. with historian Charles Crenshaw. Topic: Mocksville.

Monday, Oct. 28

What’s Cooking: Helpful Home Hacks, Foods & Fads, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 29

Joint Replacement Seminar, 10 a.m. with rep from Novant Health Orthopedics.

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.

Live Music

Fridays

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

Friday, Oct. 11

DD and The Station, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Oct. 12

JVC, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, Oct. 17

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

Saturday, Oct. 19

Gypsy Danger Band, 6 p.m.. Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Callista Jade, 1 p.m., The Sweet Peas, 3 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, Oct. 25

Jon Montgomery, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Oct. 26

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