Local events

Published 1:03 pm Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, Jan. 27

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

Tuesday, Jan. 30

Poor Man’s Supper, Concord United Methodist, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Pintos, stewed potatoes, chicken and drumplings, baked apples, slaw, cornbread, biscuits. Donations accepted. 161 Cherry Hill Rd., Mocksville. Proceeds support church missions.

Friday, Feb. 9

Port-a-Pit chicken dinner, Cathedral of Grace, 817 Greenhill Road, Mocksville. Meal, $14, half chicken, 2 sides, roll, dessert; chicken only, $7; vegetable plate, $9; additional sides, $2. Baked beans, red slaw, white slaw, green beans, mac & cheese. Call Kerwyn Wilson at 336-469-4778 or Faith Wilson at 336-409-7641.

Saturday, Feb. 10

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

Religion

Ongoing

GriefShare, Mondays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bear Creek Baptist, for those needing comfort and support after the loss of a loved one. 336-492-7456.

Special Events

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.

Meetings

Monday, Feb. 5

Davie Board of  Commissioners, 6 p.m., second floor meeting room, county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

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. 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.

Monday, Jan. 12

Fraud Prevention Seminar, 10 a.m. with Nikki Bennett of Allegacy Federal Credit Union.

Tuesday, Feb. 13

Chair Volleyball Tourney, 10 a.m. at Brock Campus.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

Advanced Care Planning Workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis.

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

Valentine’s Day Party, 2 p.m. Food, entertainment by Boogie Brigade.

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. 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.