Local events
Published 2:13 pm Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Fundraisers
Thursday, May 4
Hotdog lunch for Whittington family, parents of Davie sheriff’s officers, who lost home in a fire on Easter Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., old Mocksville Police Dept. on 278 N. Main St., Mocksville. Donations for housing needs.
Saturday, May 6
Breakfast, Mocksville First Baptist, 390 N. Main St., 7-10 a.m. Pancakes, sausage, eggs, biscuits, gravy, bacon, grits. Donations for church projects.
Breakfast, Advance VFW Post 8719, 130 Feed Mill Rd., 7-11 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, grits, eggs, bacon, sausage and more, eat in or take out. Donations for local food pantries of canned food items will be accepted as part of the VFW National Day of Service.
Saturday, May 13
Benefit ride, motorcycles, classic cars, muscle cars, to benefit family of law enforcement officers who lost home in a fire. Sponsored by Guardians LE MC, registration $20, 9 a.m., Cornerstone Christian Church, 1585 NC 801 N., Mocksville. Ride starts at 10, hotdog lunch for donations at noon.
Hotdog drive-thru, Chestnut Grove Methodist, 2812 US 601 N., Mocksville, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Donations accepted for local missions.
Reunions
Saturday, May 13
Harmony High School reunion, 4 p.m., Captain’s Galley, Statesville.
Special Events
May 4-5
Davie Master Gardener Plant Sale, Masonic Picnic Grouns, 201 Poplar St., Mocksville. 4-7 p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday. Cash and checks only. Plants, raffle, vendors. Proceeds to scholarship fund and community projects.
Saturday, May 6
Blood Drive, Sugar Valley Airport, 249 Gilbert Rd. Sign up at 1-800-733-2767 (Code CAP); or visit RedCrossBlood.org (Code CAP).
Meetings
Thursday, May 4
Mocksville Garden Club, 7 p..m., First Methodist. Surprise speaker. Guests welcome.
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, 10-11:30 a.m. With Davie Public Library.
Thursdays
Davie County Singing Seniors rehearsals, 10 a.m.
Friday, May 5
Bunco, 1 p.m.
Monday, May 8
Legal Seminar with attorney Hank Van Hoy, 10 a.m.
Tuesday, May 9
Coffee & Caregiving, 10 a.m., for caregivers.
Wednesday, May 10
Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care.
Papercrafting Extravaganza, 1 p.m. Bring own supplies, no formal instruction.
Friday, May 12
Crafternoon – Monogrammed Keychains, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.
Mother/Daughter Banquet, 6 p.m., for women age 55 and older and daughters, granddaughters, nieces, friend, etc. WXII’s Chief Meteorologist Lanie Pope to give presentation.
Monday, May 15
Monthly Movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.
Tuesday, May 16
Tech Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Bring computers and other devices as well as questions.
Wednesday, May 17
Memory Cafe, 2 p.m., for persons with Alzheimer’s or other dementia and their caregivers.
Thursday, May 18
Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.
Armchair Adventures-Holland, 1-3 p.m. Learn about and taste treats from country.
Friday, May 19
Jewelry Making-Elastic Bracelets, 1 p.m. with Beverly Wright. $5.
Monday, May 22
Shredding Event, 11 a.m.- 2p.m., Brock Campus.
What’s Cooking: Foods, Fads and Home Hacks, 1 p.m.
Tuesday, May 23
Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner to discuss travels to theatrical options.
Thursday, May 25
Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator.
Silver Arts Follies, 6 p.m. Conclusion of local Senior Games, meal, and awards. For Senior Games participants.
Friday, May 26
Puzzle Frenzy, 1 p.m., Teams compete doing same puzzle.
Crafternoon-Plaster of Paris Flowers, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.
Tuesday, May 30
Older American’s Month Seminar, 10 a.m. with Deb Burcombe of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
Live Music
Friday, May 5
Dasher Street Duo, 7-10 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
SoundKraft full band, 6 p.m.. LaCarretta, Cooper Creek Drive, Mocksville.
Saturday, May 6
DJ Fish Toga Party, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
James Vincent Carroll, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Sunday, May 7
Wendy Wooten, 2-5 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
Thursday, May 11
Jon Montgomery, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, May 13
Whiskey Mic, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Tin Can Alley, 8 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.
Thursday, May 18
Mark Cooper, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, May 20
SoundKraft, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, May 27
Jordan Pickett, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville, part of summer concert series.
Thursday, May 25
Pushin’ Georgia, summer blast off at O’Calahan’s, Downtown Mocksville, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Sunday, May 28
Laura Thurston, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.