Local events

Published 1:53 pm Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Dec. 10

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 casserole, coffee, OJ. Donations to church ministries.

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

Canceled, Advance VFW breakfast.

Reunions

Thursday, Dec. 29

Davie High Class of 1960, 11:30 a.m., Mocksville Family Restaurant, Yadkinville Rd.

Religion

Friday, Dec. 9

Annual Candlelight Service, Mocksville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 407 Milling Rd., 6 p.m. All welcome for evening of music in celebration of Christ’s birth. Refreshments.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Breakfast with Santa, Mocksville First Methodist Church, 10 a.m., 310 N. Main St. Santa, crafts, cookie decorating and more.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Christmas Gathering, Fork Baptist, 5 p.m., 3140 US 64 E., Mocksville. Children’s Christmas program, live nativity, crafts for kids, meal, hot chocolate bar, letters to Santa, special guest. 336-998-8306.

Saturday, Dec. 24

Christmas Eve Candlelight Lord’s Supper service, 5 p.m., Fork Baptist, 3140 US 64 E., Mocksville. 336-998-8306.

Special Events

Dec. 10, 11

Christmas Under the Stars live drive thru nativity, 6-8 nightly, Camp Manna, 243 Gibson Way, Mocksville.

Sunday, Dec. 11

Christmas Cantata, An Invitation to A Miracle, 7 p.m., Mocksville First Presbyterian, S. Main St. Includes combined choir with First Methodist.

Dec. 17, 18

Garden Valley Luminaries, each evening at dusk. Neighborhood off Sanford Ave. in Mocksville decorates with luminaries throughout.

Sunday, Dec. 18

Christmas Cantata, An Invitation to A Miracle, 7 p.m., Mocksville First Methodist, N. Main St. Includes combined choir with First Presbyterian.

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

Thursdays

Davie County Singing Seniors rehearsals, 10 a.m.

Friday, Dec. 9

Crafternoon – Wreaths, 2 p.m. at public library. Rachel Nelson to lead group in making wreaths while listening to holiday music.

Tuesday, Dec. 13

Overview of Bariatric Medicines and Treatment Options, 10 a.m. with Dr. Kawanta Durham, Novant Health. Learn causes and treatment for obesity.

Wednesday, Dec. 14

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

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

Thursday, Dec. 15

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

Friday, Dec. 16

Armchair Adventures: Christmas Around the World, 1-3 p.m.

Monday, Dec. 19

Merry Monday, wear red and green.

Monthly Movie, 1 p.m with popcorn.

Tuesday, Dec. 20

Twinkle Tuesday, wear your favorite accessory or hat, even better if it lights up.

Tech Tuesday, 10-11 a.m. Bring devices and learn more.

Wednesday, Dec. 21

Winter Wonderland Wednesday, bundle up in your favorite winter scarf.

Thursday, Dec. 22

Tree-Mendous Thursday, wear favorite holiday shirt or sweater.

Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator. Learn tips for healthy meals. Light exercise.

Friday, Dec. 30

New Year’s Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Eaton Funeral Service.

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, Dec. 8

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

Saturday, Dec. 10

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

Zach Brock & The Good Intentions, 9 p.m., 4 Oaks Event Center, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Dec. 15

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

Bluegrass Church, 6 p.m., Eatons Baptist, 430 Eatons Church Rd., Mocksville, featuing Galax Fiddler’s Convention winners Eric Marshall, Greg Jones, Danny Bowers and Keith Dunn. Meal followed by music. Free.

Saturday, Dec. 17

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

Thursday, Dec. 22

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

Thursday, Dec. 29

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