Local Events

Published 9:04 am Thursday, October 14, 2021

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Fundraisers

Oct. 15, 16

Yard sale, Concord Methodist, 161 Cherry Hill Rd., just off NC 801 S., Mocksville. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Masks, social distancing required. Variety of items including produce, home goods and antiques.

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.

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.
Sunday, Oct. 17

Deacon ordination for James “J.B.” Gregory, noon, New Bethel Baptist, 3727 US 6-1

S., Mocksville, with guest speaker, Rev. Gary Milton of Boxwood Baptist.

Sunday, Oct. 31

Fall Festival, Blaise Baptist, 134 Blaise Church Rd., Mocksville, 5 p.m. Trunk or treat, chicken stew, hotdogs, hayrides, games for kids, silent auction, music by Amick Adventure Band. To “do” a trunk, call Pastor Tim at 336-408-3838.

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, 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.

Friday, Oct. 22

Red Cross Blood Drive, Davie High School, 180 War Eagle Drive, Mocksville, 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., small gym. Appointments: www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive, select Davie High School and reserve time slot.

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. 14

Mocksville Planning Board, 5:30 p.m., town hall. Phil Fuller applied to rezone three pieces of property totaling 9.28 acres from Open Space Residential (OSR) to General Industrial (GI). The property is along Eaton Rd and is Davie County Parcels J5090A0002, J5090A0006, and J5090A0007.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

Davie Board of Adjustments, 3 p.m., commissioner’s meeting room, county administration building, S. Main St., Mocksville. Mark Jarvis and David Foster have applied for special use permit for two-family duplex on two tracts, 1.4 and 1.6 acres, at NC 801 S. and Will Boone Road.
Wednesday, Oct. 20

Bermuda Run Zoning Board, 3 p.m., town hall, 120 Kindrton Blvd., Suite 100.  Review of text amendment regarding restaurants with drive through service; and food trucks.

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

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

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.

Thusday, Oct. 21

Senior Book Club, 12:30-2 p.m., Davie County Public Library with Genny Hinkle. Books provided and must be picked up from and returned to library.

Tuesday, Oct. 26

Coffee & Caregiving, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., interact with other caregivers.

Jewelry Making with Carol Yow, 1 p.m. $2. Limited to first 25. Learn to make Halloween bracelet or necklace.

Wednesday, Oct. 27

Senior Games Field Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Davie Community Park.

Friday, Oct. 29

Halloween Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Barnette Heating & Air, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 2

Blood Pressure Screening, 10 a.m.

Nov. 2, 4

Pickleball Clinic, 10 a.m.-noon, Brock Campus Gym. John Bullins, USA Pickleball Ambassador, to share tips and tricks.

Thursday, Nov. 4

Veterans Appreciation lunch or dinner, 1 p.m. or 6 p.m., for veterans and active-duty personnel and one guest each. Meal and entertainment.

Tuesday, Nov. 9

Diabetes and Basic Nutrition seminar, 10 a.m., with Nancy Crane of Cigna.

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

Thursday, Oct. 14

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

Friday, Oct. 15

James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Oct. 16

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

Jason and Jack, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Tuesday, Oct. 19

Emanuel Wynter Live, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Oct. 21

James Vincent Carroll, 7 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Friday, Oct. 22

James Vincent Carroll, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Sunday, Oct. 24

Marte Maney “good time music”, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Tuesday, Oct. 26

Funky Confusion Band, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.