Local Events

Published 9:16 am Thursday, August 25, 2022

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Sept. 10

Community breakfast, Farmington United Methodist, 1939 Farmington Rd., Mocksville. Pork tenderloin, sausage, gravy, eggs, grits, stewed apples, biscuits, mixed fresh fruit, breakfast casserole, coffee, OJ. Donations to support church ministries.

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.

Religion

Sunday, Aug. 28

Homecoming, Bixby Presbyterian. Guest preacher: Dr. Worth Green, retired pastor of New Philadelphia Moravian in Winston-Salem. Covered dish dinner.

Homecoming, New Bethel Baptist, 3727 US 601 S., Mocksville. Morning service, 9:45, followed by lunch and gospel singing under the oak trees.

Sunday, Sept. 11

Back to School Prayer Vigil, 2 p.m., Main Street Park, Downtown Mocksville. Youth and adults, English and Spanish. Sponsored by Mocksville Ministerial Alliance.

Special Events

Saturday, Oct. 15

Shredding Event, 9 a.m.-noon, Bermuda Run Town Hall, 120 Kinderton Blvd. by Bermuda Run Garden Club. $5 per brown grocery bag or equivalent size box. Cash only. Proceeds to Davie County charities.

Meetings

Thursday, Sept. 1

Mocksville Garden Club, 7 p.m., fellowship hall behind First Methodist, Church St. Program by Mary Beth Stanley in importance of bees and other pollinators. Open to members and guests.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Davie County Democratic Party, 10 a.m.-noon, Davie County Public Library, M. Main St., Mocksville. All registered Democrats urged to attend planning session for mid-term eletions. Light refreshments. Speaker: Kyle Parrish, 5th District Congressional candidate.

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.

Thursday, Aug. 25

Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Souther, nutrition program coordinator. Learn helthy eating tips, share recipes, light exercises.

Monday, Aug. 29

Meet Me Where I Am: How to Help Caregivers and People with Dementia, 10 a.m. with Karen Phoenix of Project Care. Learn tips on how to accept rather than fight condition.

Tuesday, Aug. 30

Dog Days of Summer Party, 5:30 p.m. Hotdog supper, ice cream, skit written by Ina Beavers.

Thursday, Sept. 1

Senior Writing Group, 2 p.m. with Marie Craig. Improve writing skills.

Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Lambert Funeral Home and Cremation Service.

Tuesday, Sept. 6

Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8

Armchair Adventures: New York, 1-3 p.m., learn about and enjoy some tastes of the big city.

Monday, Sept. 12

Cheerleading Interest Meeting, 4 p.m., learn about the Davie Dazzlers.

Tuesday, Sept. 13

Importance of Exercise and Physical Health for Seniors, 10 a.m. with Shannon Kimel, Novant physical therapist.

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

Wednesday, Sept. 14

Got Plans? Advance Care Planning Workshop with rep from hospice/palliative care, learn how to be sure your last wishes are honored.

Papercrafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction.

Thursday, Sept. 15

Q&A with Department of Transportation, town and county officials, 10 a.m. Brought back by request.

Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. with Genny Hinkle, public library.

Monday, Sept. 19

Monthly Movie, 1 p.m., Popcorn, Call on Tuesday prior to get movie title.

Wednesday, Sept. 21

How to Create My Social Security and My Medicare Accounts, noon with Michelle Ellis, SHIIP coordinator. Learn to create online account.

Thursday, Sept. 22

Fall Prevention Seminar with Dr. Megan Collins, learn how to make falls less likely.

Good Health Club, 1 p.m., with Stacey Southern, nutrition site coordinator. Learn eating tips, share recipes, light exercises.

Friday, Sept. 23

End of Summer Dance, 1-3 p.m., Brock Campus, with music by DJ Carrie.

Monday, Sept. 26

What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m.,  learn home tips, gadgets, see demonstrations.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner, discuss productions to attend as a group.

Live Music

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.

SoundKraft, noon, RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Thursday, Sept. 1

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

Saturday, Sept. 3

Exit 180, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Hard Rock Reunion, Gump Fiction, 6-9:30 p.m., Davie County Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville.

Saturday, Sept. 10

Tess & The Black and Blues, 7-10 p.m., outdoors on the square, Downtown Mocksville.

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 15

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

Friday, Sept. 16

End of Summer Jam, Megan Doss from 5:30-6:30 p.m., Jukebox Rehab from 7-9 p.m. RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Saturday, Sept. 17

Summer Beach Concert, 4-8 p.m., outdoors, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Sept. 22

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