Local events

Published 12:01 am Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Nov. 5

Breakfast, Cooleemee-Mocksville VFW Post 1119, 7722 NC 801 S., Cooleemee, 7-10 a.m., all you can eat, $8 adults, $4 children age 10 and under. Proceeds benefit post.

Saturday, Nov. 12

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

Community breakfast, Mocksville First Presbyterian, S. Main St., Downtown, 7:30-10 a.m. Eggs, grits, bacon, sausage, ham, apples, biscuits, gravy, beverages. Donations.

Special Events

Saturday, Oct. 29

Yee Haw Festival, Cornerstone Christian Church, 1585 NC 801 N., Mocksville, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Live music, chicken stew, corn dogs, games, hayride, corn pit, candy. Costumes welcome.

Fall Festival, Cooleemee First Baptist, 204 Marginal St., 4-6 p.m. Free. Chicken Stew. Trunk or treat.

Monday, Oct. 31

Trunk or Treat, New Union Methodist, Sheffield/County Line roads, 5-7 p.m.

Trick or treat, Center Vol. Fire Dept., 2265 US 64 W., 6-8 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 1

Thank a Vet kickoff breakfast, 9 a.m., register of deeds office, Davie Administration Bldg., S. Main St., Downtown Mocksville. 336-753-6080.

OMeetings

Thursday, Oct. 27

DC Cruisers, 6 p.m., St. John AME Zion, 145 Martin Luther King Jr. Road, Mocksville.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Mocksville Garden Club, 7 p.m., First Methodist, Main St. Learn about lavender from speaker with Mitchell’s Greenhouse

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

Thursdays

Davie County Singing Seniors rehearsals, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27

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

Memory Cafe, 2 p.m., a social gathering for those with dementia and their caregivers.

Monday, Oct. 31

Halloween Party, 2 p.m. Costume contest, games, refreshments.

Tuesday, Nov. 1

Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Online Shopping 101, learn tips with Carrie Miller, events coordinator.

Senior Writing Group, 2 p.m. with Marie Craig.

Friday, Nov. 4

Bunco, 1 p.m. Game with dice.

Crafternoon Jewelry Making, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Make earrings and bracelet.

Monday, Nov. 7

Memory Screenings, 10 a.m.-noon by appointment only with Kelly Sloan, services coordinator.

Basket Weaving Christmas Wreath, 1 p.m., with Cheryl Tilley. $20. Make red and green Christmas wreath.

Wednesday, Nov. 9

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

Papercrafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. All skill levels welcome. Bring own supplies.

Thursday, Nov. 10

Veterans Appreciation Lunch or Dinner, 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. Register by Nov. 3, open to veterans and one guest. Meal, entertainment by Fairfield Bluegrass.

Monday, Nov. 14

Basics of Dementia, 10 a.m. with Karen Phoenix of Porject CARE.

Tuesday, Nov. 15

Tech Tuesday, 10 a.m. with Rachel Nelson of library.

Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Civic Federal Credit Union.

Through Dec. 7

Medicare Part D Open Enrollment questions answered by appointment with SHIPP counselors at Brock Campus.336-753-6230.

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, Oct. 27

Down the Mountain, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Friday, Oct. 28

Coia, 5 p.m., RayLen Vineyard & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Jack of Diamonds Trio, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Oct. 29

Dylan Smith & Angel Paez, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Aaron and Ellen, 7-10 p.m., O’Callahans, Downtown Mocksville. Costume contest.

Sunday, Oct. 30

Stone Creek Hollar, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Nov. 3

Darrell Hoots, 6 p.m.. Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

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

Saturday, Nov. 5

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

Thursday, Nov. 10

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

Saturday, Nov. 12

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

Debut, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Nov. 17

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

Saturday, Nov. 19

E180, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Nov. 26

The Midnight Whistlers, 11 a.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.