Local events

Published 8:59 am Thursday, August 4, 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

Friday, Sept. 23

Davie High Class of ‘72 50th-year reunion, The Farmhouse at Gemini Branch, 3320 NC 801 N., Mocksville, social 4:30-6:30, photo, 6:45, meal, 7. Casual. $35 per person before Aug. 31, $45 after. Contact Dwayne Smith, 336-940-8125.

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.

Friday, Sept. 30

Davie High Dancing Boots reunion celebrating 51 years, home football game. Dinner on Oct. 1. Contact Beverly@burton.net, or Shanna.romani@cravenk12.org, or check Facebook at Davie High Dancing Boots 1972-present.

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

Sunday, Aug. 7

Homecoming, Turrentine Baptist, 10 a.m. featuring The Montgomery Family; worship at 11 with guest speaker, Rev. Mike Motley, pastor of Trading Ford Baptist in Salisbury. Homecoming meal to follow.

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.

Meetings

Saturday, Aug. 6

American Legion Post 174, 11 a.m., Davie County Public Library, N. Main St., Mocksville. All veterans invited.

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.

TThursday, 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, 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.