Local events

Published 1:01 pm Tuesday, August 15, 2023

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Aug. 19

Community breakfast, Wesley Chapel UMC, 277 Pino Rd., Mocksville, 6:30-10 a.m. Yard sale, bake sale and silent auction from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. to benefit Gina Sheppard.

Reunions

Saturday, Sept. 9

Davie High School Class of 1963, 60th-year reunion, arrive at noon, lunch at 1, Junker’s Barn, 136 Triple J Lane, Mocksville. $20 per person. RSVP by text or call Bob Crotts by Aug. 26, 336-816-1900.

Friday, Sept. 22

Davie High Class of 1973, 50th year reunion, The Farmhouse at Gemini Branch, 3320 NC 801 N., Mocksville. Meet at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7. $35 per person, $45 at door. Checks to DCHS Class of ‘73 at venue address. 336-909-3754, 336-830-5123.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Davie High Class of 1966, 5 p.m., Eaton’s Baptist fellowship hall. Desserts and drinks.

Religion

Ongoing

Center Methodist Preschool enrolling 2, 3, 4 year olds. 336-751-5853.

AWANA, youth meetings, Victory Baptist, 160 Midway St., Cooleemee, Sundays 5:30 p.m.

Special Events

Sept. 8-9

Davie Farm Fest, Masonic Picnic Grounds (off N. Main behind the Brock, Mocksville.) 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. On site parade 2 p.m. Saturday. Tractor show, vendors, games, activities, kid’s pedal pull, farm and livestock demonstrations. Entertainment by Shoulder 2 Shoulder 5-8 p.m. Friday and Gaining Ground, 10-11 a.m. Saturday and Hazy Ridge, 12:30-2 p.m. www.daviefarmfest.org.

Ongoing

Scout Troop 9555G, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W.

Tech Tuesdays, Davie County Public Library, 371 N.Main St., Mocksville. Get assistance with tech devices, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m. Register for appointment: http://bit.ly/DCPLTECHJAZ. Learn more by calling 336-753-6033 or emailing jbaylor@daviecountync.gov.

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

Ongoing

Disabled American Veterans Davie Chapter 75, first Monday of each month, 6 p.m., DAV Building, 1958 US 601 S., Mocksville. 336-749-8347.

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.

1st, 3rd Tuesdays

Email, computer basics, 10-11:30 a.m. With Davie Public Library.

Friday, Aug. 18

Welcome to Medicare Luncheon, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. with Michelle Ellis, SHIIP coordinator.

Monday, Aug. 21

Are bonds still your friend? 10 a.m. with Ralph Milelr of Allegacy Credit Union.

Monthly movie, 1 p.m., with popcorn.

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner. Discuss theatrical and trip options.

Thursday, Aug. 24

Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator.

Friday, Aug. 25

Crafternoon – Zen Gardens, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Tuesday, Aug. 29

Spa Day, 10 a.m. with Monica Morrison. Mini-makeovers.

Thursday, Aug. 31

Beach Party, 2 p.m. Refreshments and entertainment by Paul Moore with shagging demo.

Friday, Sept. 1

Bunco, 1 p.m. Game with dice.

Tuesday, Sept. 5

Blood pressure screenings, 10 a.m.

Wednesdays, Sept. 6-27

Beginner’s Genealogy, 1-3 p.m. with Marie Craig.

Thursday, Sept. 7

Veterans Social, 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Trellis, for veterans only.

Chat with Sr. Tarheel delegate, 10 a.m.

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

Friday, Sept. 8

Foot care, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m., Brock Campus. Call for appointment with nurse, Kathy Najdek. Not a pedicure.

Crafternoon: Acorn Picture Holders, 2 p.m. at public library.

Monday, Sept. 11

Importance of flu shots and immunizations, 10 a.m. with Mark White of Foster Drug.

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. with Dr. Jessica Tate of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

Tuesday, Sept. 12

Armchair Adventures: Alabama, 1-3 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 13

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

Thursday, Sept. 14

Fall Graveside Cradle Floral Design Class, 1-3 p.m. with Benita Finney, $6.

Ping Pong Clinic, 1 p.m. at The Brock.

Friday, Sept. 15

Cookies&Canvas: Scarecrow Gnome, 1 p.m., $8. Learn to paint gnome.

Monday, Sept. 18

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Cheerleading Interest meeting, 4 p.m., The Brock. Learn aboutDavie Dazzlers.

Tuesday, Sept. 19

Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Bayada.

Thursday, Sept. 21

Senior Book Club with Genny Hinkle, 12:30-2 p.m. at library.

Fall Graveside Vase Floral Design Class with Benita Finney, $6.

Friday, Sept. 22

Crafternoon: Wooden Block House, 2 p.m., at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Monday, Sept. 25

What’s Cooking: Fads, Foods and Home Hacks, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 26

Theater Club, 1 p.m with Mike Garner. Discuss travel options.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Caring with Cards, 1 p.m. with Tara Harper. Make cards for homebound meals recipients.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator.

Ms. Senior Davie County Pageant, 6:30 p.m. Free, but must have ticket from senior services.

Friday, Sept. 29

Grandparents and Me, 10 a.m., in partnership with Smart STart.

Ongoing

Brock Senior Steppers, s Brock Gym, open 8-10 each morning and other times with no programs. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.

Coffee & Caregiving, Tuesdays 10 a.m. via Zoom. Interact with other caregivers, ask staff member Kelly Sloan questions. Open to caregivers of all ages.

Quilting, Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Bring own supplies

Crocheting, Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m. with Theresa Manak and Sara Cioffi. Bring own supplies.

Woodcarving, Wednesdays, 9-noon with Tim Trudgeon, $8.75 for new students to cover initial supplies.

Art Class, Mondays, 9 a.m.-noon with Jo Robinson. Beginning to advanced.

Live Music

Thursday, Aug. 17

The Happy Ones, 6:30 p.m., O’Calahalns, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, Aug. 18

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

James Vincent Carroll, 5:30-8:30 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Saturday, Aug. 19

Pushin’ Georgia, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Tyler Millard, noon, RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Crimson Mist, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, Aug. 25

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

Ian West, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Tin Can Alley, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Not Your Mom’s Weenie Roast, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Full Moon Festival, Vagabond Saints Society, The Plaids, Camel City Yacht Club, noon-9 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Sunday, Aug. 27

Emanual Wynter, 2 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Aug. 31

Anna Mertson, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Darren Bryant, 6:30 p.m., O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Sept. 2

Cat 5, Southside Saints, 6 p.m., Davie Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville.

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

Thursday, Sept. 7

Adam&Avery, 6:30 p.m., O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville.

Friday, Sept. 8

SoundKraft, 5:30 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Sunday, Sept. 10

Red Umber, 1-4 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Thursday, Sept. 14

SoundKraft, 6:30 p.m., O’Calhans, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Sept. 16

Spindle 45 at Woofstock, a fundraiser for Humane Society of Davie. Food, puppies and more, noon-4 p.m., RayLen Vineyards & Winery, US 158, Mocksville.

Pushin’ Georgia, 6 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Fox Season, Killer Antz, Tom Petty music, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Oct. 7

Jim Quick and Coastline, Jake Haldenvang, 6 p.m., Davie Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville.