Local events

Published 9:55 am Thursday, July 28, 2022

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Aug. 13

Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist, 1939 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, sausage, gravy, eggs, grits, stewed apples, biscuits, mixed fresh fruit, breakfast casserold, coffee, OJ. Donations support church ministries.

Benefit for Deputy Ryan Jones, 4-9 p.m., Cornerstone Church, NC 801 between Farmington and Bermuda Run. Barbecue, silent auction and more. To learn more or to make a donation, contact Lori Cobb at980-244-9849.

Reunions

Saturday, Sept. 24

Davie High Class of ‘62, The Farm at Oak Hill, Mocksville, social hour at noon, lunch at 1. Call Larry Smith, 336-905-9015.

Saturday, Oct. 1

Davie High School Class of ‘66 reunion, 5 p.m., Eaton’s Baptist fellowship hall, Eatons & Richie roads, Mocksville.

Saturday, Oct. 8

Davie High School Class of 1982, 40th-year reunion, 7-11 p.m., The Farm at Oak Hill, 186 Kent Lane, Mocksville. $40 per couple, $25 per person, paid to DHS Class of ‘82, c/o Shelia Walker Stanley, PO Box 601, Mocksville. Details to be on class Facebook page. Religion

July 31-Aug. 4

Courtney Baptist Vacation Bible School, Spark Studios, 6-8:15 p.m., 3341 Courtney Church Rd.

Aug. 2-4

Vacation Bible School, God’s Plan Ministry, 197 Main St., Cooleemee, 6-7:30 nightly. All welcome.

Aug. 3-6

Growing in Jesus on The Cornerstone Farm VBS, Cornerstone Church, 1585 NC 801, Mocksville, 6-8 p.m. Ages 4-12. Preregister at https://vbsmate.com/events/Cornerstonekids/2467. Direct questions to 336-998-0600 or cornerstonekids@gmx.com.

Special Events

Ongoing

Smith Grove Farmer’s Market, Saturdays, 1-3:30 p.m., Smith Grove Methodist, 3492 US 158, Mocksville. Local produce, eggs, metas, honey, plants, baked goods, handcrafted gifts, food vendors, kids activities, music, non-profit booths. Visit Facebook or Instagram.

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.

BoTyme Jam, country, bluegrass and gospel music, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Thursdays, Farmington Community Center, Farmington Road, Mocksville. $3, musicians admitted free.

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.

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.

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.

Thursday, July 28

Good Health Club, 1 p.m., with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator. Learn healthy eating tips and recipes.

Monday, Aug. 1

Bowling Lunch, 1 p.m., teams to be picked for next league; awarding of trophies from last season.

Tuesday, Aug. 2

Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 4

Senior Writing Group, 2 p.m. with Marie Craig. Learn how to improve writing.

Tuesday, Aug. 9

Coffee & Caregiving, 10 a.m., a time for interaction with other caregivers.

Jewelry Making Class, 1 p.m. with Beverly Myers. $5. Learn how to make a necklace.

Wednesday, Aug. 10

Advance Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m., with rep from Hospice/Palliative Care.

Papercrafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m., for paper craft lovers of all levels.

Thursday, Aug. 11

Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by GUM Girls.

Friday, Aug. 12

Welcome to Medicare Luncheon, 10 a.m.-noon, with Michelle Ellis, SHIIP coordinator.

Monday, Aug. 15

Monthly Movie, 1 p.m., with popcorn.

Tuesday, Aug. 16

Tech Tuesday, 11 a.m. with Davie Public Library staff. Bring questions about phone, computer or tablets.

Working With Weights Demo, 11 a.m., Brock Campus with Zack Manley of Davie Family YMCA. Learn to use weights for exercise.

Wednesday, Aug. 17

Ping Pong Fun Day, 1 p.m., Brock Campus, for all levels of ability.

Thursday, Aug. 18

Senior Book Club with Genny Hinkle, 2 p.m., Davie County Public Library.

Ongoing

Brock Senior Steppers, starts Jan. 3 at Brock Gym, open 8-10 each morning and other times with no programs. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.

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, July 28

Michael Chaney Music, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

BWE (Brent Wall & Keith Bates), 6:30 p.m., O’Calahan’s, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, July 29

Poundcake Acoustic, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, July 30

Marte Maney, noon, RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Adam & Avery, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

The Happy Ones, 6 p.m.. Food Freaks, Wilkesboro St., Mocksville.

Sunday, July 31

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

Thursday, Aug. 4

Down the Mountain, 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Casey Noel, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, Aug. 5

SoundKraft, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Susanna Macfarlane, 5:30 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Saturday, Aug. 6

Tess and the Black & Blues, Nathan Angelo, 6-9:30 p.m., Davie Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville.

Sunday, Aug. 7

Red Umber for Jazz Sunday, 2 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Thursday, Aug. 11

Ea$y Money, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Saturday, Aug. 13

Karaoke Night, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

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

Full Moon Festival, RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville. $20 non-members. Acoustic sets, 1-3 p.m.; The Plaids, 3:20-4:50; Camel City Yacht Club,  5:10-6:40; Vagabond Saints Society, 7-8:30.

Trial by Fire, Journey tribute band, 7 p.m.. Town Center Kinderton Blvd. off US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, Aug. 18

Whiskey Mic, 6 p.m., James Vincent Carroll, 7 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Friday, Aug. 19

Colin Allured, 5:30 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Saturday, Aug. 20

Hawthorne Curve, 6 p.m. for Thrive benefit at Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, Aug. 26

COIA and Ralph Butcher, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Aug. 27

North Tower Band, 7 p.m., Town Center Kinderton Blvd. off US 158, Bermuda Run.