Local events

Published 2:03 pm Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Sept. 16

Breakfast, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Country ham, sausage, eggs, biscuits, grits, gravy, baked apples, beverages.

Wednesday, Sept. 20

Fall plant sale, Mocksville Garden Club, at town farmer’s market that afternoon.

Friday, Sept. 22

Bingo Night, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 862 Yadkinville Rd., Mocksville. Doors open 5 p.m., games begin at 6:15. $20 for 7 games, 3 specials. Food and baked goods available. Prizes, silent auction, raffles.

Saturday, Sept. 23

Yard Sale, Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 1913 US 601 S., Mocksville, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds to American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

Breakfast, Advance VFW Post 8719, 130 Feed Mill Rd., 7-11 a.m. Biscuits, gravy, grits, eggs, bacon, sausage, eat in or take out. Donations accepted.

Saturday, Sept. 30

Toys for Tots Car Show, noon-4 p.m., RayLen Vineyards and Winery, US 158, Mocksville. Live music, food, kids activities, vencors. To learn more, call Enza at 860-518-4916.

Saturday, Oct. 21

#FinleyStrong, a fundraiser for Finley Gunter, daughter of Austin and Courtney Gunter, who has leukemia. Gunter’s Family Kitchen of Mocksville, 885 S. Salisbury St. Door prizes, raffles, silent auction, BBQ pork and chicken, and more. Live music with JB Walker Band, 5-7 p.m. Chasity Robertson, 704-746-6133 or Tina Gunter, 336-909-3232.

Reunions

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.

Thursday, Sept. 28

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

Saturday, Oct. 7

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

Saturday, Oct. 14

Davie High Class of 1998 25th year reunion, O’Callahans, downtown Mocksville. Music by SoundKraft, food, cash bar. $25, can be sent Venmo to @Melinda-Crenshaw.

Religion

Sept. 17-22

Homecoming, revival, Fellowship Baptist, 1084 Rainbow Rd., Advance. Homecoming Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with “Good News Singers.” Covered dish meal to follow. Revival 7 nightly Monday-Friday with preacher, Brian Poindexter, and singing.

Sunday, Sept. 24

Community Covenant homecoming & dedication, 10:45 a.m. and 3 p.m. Carry-in dinner following morning service. Derek & Alanna McIntire, singers and speakers; Rowan and Judy Fay, speaker and founding pastor; Keith and Linda Ledford, pastor and wife. 1446 Sheffield Rd., Mocksville.

Sunday, Oct. 8

Fields of Faith, 6 p.m., War Eagle Stadium at Davie High, Farmington Rd., Mocksville. Sponsored by Fellowship of Christian Athletes, live music, student testimonies, guest speaker, food.

Special Events

Saturday, Sept. 16

Special Occasion Band, 7 p.m., Bermuda Run Town Center, 120 Kinderton Blvd. (off US 158). Free. Bring seating, coolers.

Masonic Picnic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., picnic grounds on Poplar St. off N. Main, Mocksville. Food trucks, music, dunking booth, bounce house, cornhole tourney and more. Sponsored by Davie Masonic lodges, proceeds to Masonic Home for Children.

Friday, Sept. 29

Autumn Harvest Night, Zachary House, Cooleemee, 6-9 p.m. Movie “Spiderman: Across the Spider Verse,” snacks, games. Sponsored by Davie Public Libraryand Cooleemee Historical Assoc.

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.

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.

TLive Music

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.

W. Kiley Smith, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, Sept. 21

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

Saturday, Sept. 23

Phatt City, Envision, for Summer Beach Days, W. Depot St., Mocksville, 4-8:30 p.m.

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.