Local Events

Published 10:27 am Tuesday, August 30, 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

Thursday, Sept. 22

Davie High Class of 1960 will meet for lunch, 11:30, Mocksville Family Restaurant, 1122 Yadkinville Rd.

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, 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.

Sept. 11-14

Homecoming, Revival, Mainville AME Zion, Main Church Rd., Mocksville. Sunday school, worship, 11 a.m. with Rev. Sylvia Y. Perry; Sunday afternoon 2 p.m. service with Rev. Rodney Barker of Refuge Community Church, Cooleemee; Monday-Wednesday services at 6:15 p.m. with Rev. Belinda S. Harris of Hickory Grove AME Zion in Clemmons.

Sept. 19-23

Revival, Fellowship Baptist Church,1084 Rainbow Rd., Advance. Brian Poindexter to preach, special singing each night.

Special Events

Saturday, Sept. 10

Historic Shallow Ford book launch, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Shallow Ford Daylilly Farm, 5336 Courtney-Huntsville Road, Yadkinville.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 28

Basketball & softball team interest meeting, 2 p.m., Brock Campus. Age appropriate teams available for men and women.

Thursday, Sept. 29

Bocce Clinic, 9:30 a.m., Davie Community Park. Learn rules, tips.

Friday, Sept. 30

Senior Center Month Showcase Party, 2 p.m., Interactive with refreshments.

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, Sept. 1

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

Adam & Avery, 6:30-9:30 p.m., O’Calahan’s, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, Sept. 2

The Happy Ones, 6-9 p.m., Food Freaks, Wilkesboro St., 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.

Retro 80s &90s Night Out, DJ Anwaroi, The Station, Downtown Mocksville, 6 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 4

Vance Compton, The Station, Downtown Mocksville,2 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 8

SoundKraft, 6:30 p.m., O’Callahan’s, Downtown 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.

SoundKraft Amped, 8:30 p.m.,  4 Oaks, Downtown Mocksville.

Sunday, Sept. 11

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

Joe’s Cousin, 9 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Sept. 17

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

Thursday, Sept. 22

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

Darrell Hoots, 6:30 p.m., O’Callahan’s, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, Sept. 23

Hawthorne Curve, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Sept.24

Whiskey Mic, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Tuesday, Sept. 27

Shoulder 2 Shoulder, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.