Local events
Published 2:01 pm Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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Fundraisers
Friday, Dec. 15
Jerry’s Port A Pit Chicken, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., drive-thru, Hardison Church, 1630 Jericho Church Rd., Mocksville. Half chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, dessert, $12. For tickets, call Ann at 336-909-3790. Proceeds for local nursing home gifts and party.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Community breakfast, Oak Grove Methodist, 1994 US 158, Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Eggs, grits, biscuits, gravy, sausage, country ham, apples, beverages. Donations.
Reunions
Thursday, Dec. 28
Davie High School Class of ‘60, 11 a.m., Mocksville Family Restaurant, Yadkinville Rd.
Wednesday, Jan. 3
Davie High School Class of ‘61 get-together, 1 p.m., Southern Kitchen and Pancake House, 218 NC 801 N., Bermuda Run.
Special Events
Saturday, Dec. 16
Cooleemee Christmas Parade, 2 p.m., elementary school to Zachary House where there will be music, stories, games, fellowship, free food, s’mores and Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Ongoing
Scout Troop 9555G, 6:30 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W.
Tech Tuesdays/Thursdays, Davie County Public Library, 371 N.Main St., Mocksville. Get assistance with tech devices, 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Contact rnelson@daviecountync.gov, 336-753-6033.
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
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.
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.
Friday, Dec. 15
Crafternoon: Gumball Machine Ornaments, 2 p.m. with Rachel Nelson at public library.
Week of Dec. 18
Christmas Spirit Week, dress for the season:ed and green for Merry Monday; accessory or hat (think lights) for Twinkle Tuesday; winter scarf for Winter Wonderland Wednesday; holiday sweater or shirt for Tree-Mendous Thursday; and snow outfit for Frosty Friday.
Monday, Dec. 18
Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.
Tuesday, Dec. 19
Tech Tuesday with Rachel Nelson of public library. Bring devices for advice.
Memory Cafe, 2 p.m., social gathering for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers.
Thursday, Dec. 21
Senior Book Club, 2 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.
Armchair Adventures: Iceland, 1-3 p.m. Learn about country, snacks.
Thursday, Dec. 28
Good Health Club, 1 p.m. with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator.
Friday, Dec. 29
Bingo, 1 p.m., sponsored by Allegacy Federal Credit Union.
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
Fridays
Bluegrass, 6-8 p.m., MawMaw’s Kitchen, 2076 US 601 S., Mocksville.
Friday, Dec. 15
Tin Can Alley, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday, Dec. 16
Adam & Avery, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Thursday, Dec. 21
Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Bluegrass Church, Eaton’s Baptist, Eaton’s Church/Ritchie roads, Mocksville. Dinner at 6, followed by music then jamming. Featured artists: Marissa Colter, Danny Bowers, Greg Jones, Jonathan Essick.