Local events

Published 8:46 am Thursday, September 23, 2021

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Sept. 25

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

Saturday, Oct. 16

BBQ chicken plates, Cornatzer-Dulin VFD, 1522 Cornatzer Rd., Mocksville, 4 p.m until sold out. $10 for chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll and dessert. Take out only.

Reunions

Thursday, Sept. 23

Davie High Class of 1960, lunch, 11:30 a.m., Sagebrush Steakhouse, 1562 Yadkinville Rd., Mocksville.

Wednesday, Oct. 6

Davie High Class of ‘61 quarterly get-together, noon, 801 Southern Kitchen and Pancake House, 218 NC 801, Bermuda Run (formerly Captain’s Galley).

Saturday, Oct. 9

Davie High Class of 1976  45th-year reunion, 5 p.m., Guns Up Barn, Rainbow Road, Advance. Chicken stew. Bring chairs and a bowl. Entertainment by Rick Swisher and Beverly Brown.

Davie High Class of 1966, 55th-year reunion, Eatons Baptist Church fellowship hall, 430 Eatons Church Road, Mocksville. 6 p.m. Coffee and desserts.

Religion

October Sundays

Revival, Fulton Methodist, 3689 NC 8901 S., Advance, 6 p.m. Oct. 3: Pastor Rev. Dustin James, music by Ruth Latham and Fulton choir; Oct. 10: speaker, Rev. Jeff Patterson, music by Mona Jo Griffin and friends; Oct. 17, speaker, Rev. Nathan Finsel, music by Timothy McDaniels; Oct. 24, speaker, Rev. Andy Lambert, music by Timothy McDaniels.

Ongoing

Youth &Kid’s Power Hour, New Union Methodist. Kids 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Youth, 6-7:30 p.m.

Special Events

Friday, Sept. 24

Cooleemee Library 60th anniversary celebration, 3 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 15

Roll and read, 10-11 a.m., Davie Community Park. Walk, ride, bike or stroll to enjoy interactive storytime, also sponsored by SmartStart of Davie. 336-751-2113.

Saturday, Oct. 16

Shredding event, Bermuda Run Town Hall, 120 Kinderton Blvd., 9 a.m.-noon, by Bermuda Run Garden Club. $5 cash only per paper grocery bag or box. Proceeds to Davie County causes.

Saturday, Oct. 23

Farmington Community Events Center & Nature Park 100th anniversary celebration. Farmington School reunion, antique tractor show, photo booths, old-fashioned kid’s games, cake baking contest, cornhole tournament, BB chicken plates, Davie High Band, nature park grand opening, artisan demonstrations, music. www.farmingtoncc.org/anniversary.

Ongoing

Tech Tuesdays, Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville. Get assistance with tech devices, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Register for appointment: http://bit.ly/DCPLTECHJAZ. Learn more by calling 336-753-6033 or emailing jbaylor@daviecountync.gov.

Smith Grove Farmers Market, Smith Grove Methodist, US 158, Mocksville, Saturdays, 1-4 p.m. www.smithgrove.org.

Meetings

Thursday, Oct. 7

Mocksville Garden Club, 6:15 p.m., at The Loft at Sunflower Trails, 1131 Eatons Church Road, Mocksville. Owner Tabitha Holbrook to give short tour of farm and discuss sunfloers. Meeting to follow in farm’s barn. New members welcome.

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.

Seniors

All of the following 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.

Mondays

Afternoon card games, new program, 1 p.m. First Monday, Uno; second, Skipbo; third, Rook; fourth, Rummy; fifth, Crazy Eights.

Tuesdays, Oct. 5-26

Email basics, 10-11 a.m. With Davie Public Library.

Tuesday, Oct. 5

Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 6

Mini Golf, New Senior Games event. 10 a.m. $5 for 2 games at Adventure Landing, Winston-Salem. Participants provide own transportation.

Thursday, Oct. 7

Balance Screening, 10 a.m.

Harvest Party, 2 p.m. Entertainment by Kip Snow. Light refreshments.

Friday, Oct. 8

Crafternoon, 2 p.m. at Davie Public Library. Limited to first 15 to register. Materials provided.

Monday, Oct. 11

Domestic Violence Awareness Seminar, 10 a.m. Open to adults of all ages.

Tuesday, Oct. 12

Fall Prevention Seminar, 10 a.m.

Coffee & Caregiving, 10 a.m.  or 6 p.m., interact with other caregivers, share experiences.

Advanced Care Planning Workship, 1 p.m., with facilitator from Hospice/Palliative Care.

Scrapbooking, 2 p.m. Bring supplies, current projects and scrap with friends.

Tuesdays, Oct. 12-Nov. 30

A Matter of Balance, noon-2 p.m., Brock Campus. Learn practical strategies to avoid falling.

Thursday, Oct. 14

Joints are Replaceable, Life is Not, 10 a.m. with Dr. John S. Sheilds of Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health. Also offered via Zoom.

Oct. 15-Dec. 7

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment with SHIIP counselor. By appointment only.

Monday, Oct. 18

Monthly Movie, 1 p.m. Popcorn.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

Veterans Social, 1 p.m. Diana Parrish of Parkinson’s Foundation Carolina’s Chapter to talk about disease and fact is can be associated with Agent Orange or other herbicides used by military. Veterans only.

Wednesday, Oct. 20

Metabolic and Physical Maintenance for Caregivers, 1 p.m., Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health Davie Medical Center or via Zoom. 336-713-2378.

Introduction to Basket Weaving, 1-3 p.m. with Cheryl Tilley. $17. Limited to first 12.

Ongoing

Line dancing via Zoom, Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. with Vickie Spivey. 55 and older.

Yoga class via Zoom, Mondays, 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. with Kim Crawford. 55 and older.

Coffee & Caregiving, Tuesdays 10 a.m. via Zoom. Interact with other caregivers, ask staff member Kelly Sloan questions. Open to caregivers of all ages.

Live Music

Friday, Sept. 24

Darrell Hoots Live, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Sept. 25

Cumberland Drive, 6 p.m., Bike Night, The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Sunday, Sept. 26

Jerry Chapman, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, Oct. 1

Doesn’t Madder Band, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Sunday, Oct. 3

The Brown Mountain Lightning Bugs, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Davie County Bluegrass Band, 1 p.m., O’Callahans, Downtown Mocksville.

Tuesday, Oct. 5

Killer Wabbits, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Oct. 7

SoundKraft, 7 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Sunday, Oct. 10

Russell Henderson, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Oct. 14

Jack of Diamonds, 7 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Saturday, Oct. 16

Aaron & Ellen, 7 p.m., O’Callahans, Downtown Mocksville.