Local events

Published 2:11 pm Tuesday, January 9, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Jan. 13

Community breakfast, Mocks Church, 6:30-10 a.m.,  Mocks Church/Beauchamp roads, Advance. $8, pork tenderloin, country ham, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, biscuits, beverages. Sponsored by Mocks Men to benefit mission projects.

Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist, 1939 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, sausage gravy, apples, hash brown casserold, biscuits, fruit, beverages. Donations accepted.

Community breakfast, Mocksville First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., 7:30-10 a.m. County ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, apples, biscuits, gravies, beverages. www.fpcmocksville.com.

Saturday, Jan. 20

Community breakfast, Oak Grove Methodist, US 158, Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Donations accepted.

Benefit breakfast, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Proceeds to family of Finley Gunter, daughter of Austin and Courtney Gunter, who has acute myeloid leukemia.

Religion

Ongoing

Grace Church, a new United Methodist congregation, 164 Webb Way, Advance, Sunday School, 8:45 a.m.; worship at 10 led by Dr. Suzanne G. Michael, UM Davie Emerging Community pastor. GraceChurchDavieCounty.org.

Special Events

Monday, Jan. 15

MLK Day sponsored by Davie NAACP, parade of cars at 1:30 p.m. from Shiloh Baptist on E. Depot St. in Mocksville to Cedar Grove Baptist in Fork community. Program at 2 p.m. with State Sen. Paul Lowe as guest speaker.

Friday, Saturday

Feb. 2-3

Book Sale, Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday.

Second Thursdays

Senior Services @ The Bridge, 197 Main St., Cooleemee, 10 a.m. Open to adults age 55 and older, game with prizes, program, light snacks.

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

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, Jan. 12

Crafternoon – Moons & Stars, 2 p.m. at library with Rachel Nelson. Create shiny moons and stars to hang in windows.

Tuesday, Jan. 16

Spa Day, 10 a.m. with Monice Morrison. Mini-makeovers to first 15 who register.

Thursday, Jan. 18

Senior Expo & Shred Event, 1-3 p.m., Brock Campus.

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

Monday, Jan. 22

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

Wednesday, Jan. 24

Caring With Cards, 1 p.m. with Tara Harper, social worker. Create handmade cards for homebound meal recipients.

Grief support group, 2-:3:30 p.m. with Holly Sluder of Thomasville Hospice. 9 week walking through grief video series.

Thursday, Jan. 25

Partners Cornhole Tournament, 1 p.m., Brock Campus. Bring own partner.

Friday, Jan. 26

Crafternoon: Yarn Birds, 2 p.m. at library with Rachel Nelson. Make a bird out of yarn.

Monday, Jan. 29

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Hearing screenings, 10 a.m., with rep from Beltone.

Thursday, Feb. 1

Veterans Social, 8:30 a.m., also sponsored by Veterans Services and Trellis.

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

Diabetes and nutrition class, 1 p.m. with Kathy Crotts of Kidney Nutrition Care Center.

Feb. 1-16

Tax aide, by appointment only  Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. 336-753-6230.

Friday, Feb. 2

Bunco, 1 p.m. Game with dice.

Monday, Feb. 5

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. with rep from Novant Health.

Tuesday, Feb. 6

Blood pressure screenings, 10 a.m.

Memory Cafe, 2 p.m. Social gathering for those with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their caregivers.

Wednesday, Feb. 7

Valentine Basket Weaving Class, 1 p.m. with Cheryl Tilley. $20. Make square basket to hold Valentine cards.

Thursday, Feb. 8

Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Lambert Funeral Home.

Friday, Feb. 9

Grandparents & Me, 10 a.m., co-sponsored by SmartStart, bring grandchildren, great-grandchildren etc. for activity.

Foot care, 10a.m.-2:45 p.m. at Brock, by appointment onloy with nurse, Kathy Jajdek. Not a pedicure.

Crafternoon – Clay Leaf Dish, 2 p.m. at library with Rachel Nelson. Make dish to keep keys or small jewelry in.

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, Jan. 12

Jeremiah Barr, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Jan. 13

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

Josh Jennings, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Jan. 20

Whiskey Mic, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Rhonda Funk, 7 p.m., O’Calahan’s, Downtown Mocksville.

Callisto Jade, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Unchained Melody, Jason “Floyd” Coleman plays piano style of his grandfather, Floyd Cramer. 7:30 p.m., Brock Performing Arts Center, N. Main St., Mocksville. Davie Arts Council show, $45, $44.

Friday, Jan. 26

Karaoke, 7:30 p.m., O’Calahan’s, Downtown Mocksville.

Taylor Mason, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Darrell Hoots, Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run, 6-9 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 27

Music for Baby Boomers, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Pushin’ Georgia, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, Feb. 2

Tanya Wood, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Saturday, Feb. 3

Fireside Collective Duo, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Feb. 10

James Vincent Carroll, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Sail On, tribute to Beach Boys, 7:30 p.m., Brock Performing Arts Center, N. Main St., Mocksville. $45, $44.

Thursday, Feb. 15

Darrell Hoots, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, Feb. 16

Jennifer Alvarado, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, Feb. 17

Exit 180, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, Feb. 24

Tin Can Alley, 6-9 p.m., US 158, Bermuda Run.