Local events

Published 1:26 pm Tuesday, March 26, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, April 6

Spring Barbecue, Advance Fire Dept., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Drive thru only, $15, 1 lb. bbq, half pint slaw, 4 buns, 169 Fire Station Rd.

Reunions

Wednesday, April 3

Davie High Class of ‘61, 1 p.m., Southern Kitchen and Pancake House, 218 NC 801, Bermuda Run.

Religion

Wednesday, March 27

“The Seven Last Words of Jesus,” 7 p.m., New Jerusalem Apostolic Church, 291 MLK Jr. Road, Mocksville.

Thursday, March 28

Maundy Thursday service, 7 p.m., Historic Fulton Church, 3689 NC 801 S., Advance.

Friday, March 29

Crosswalk, Good Friday service, 6:30 p.m., Ijames Baptist, Sheffield/Ijames Church roads, Mocksville.

Holy Friday service, The Passion, 7 p.m., Historic Fulton Church, 3689 NC 801 S., Advance.

Cooleemee Crosswalk, 10 a.m., shopping center to First Baptist. Pastor Bill Phillips to speak. All welcome.

Saturday, March 30

Easter Egg Hunt, 3-4 p.m., Ijames Baptist, Sheffield/Ijames Church roads, Mocksville, for ages 2 years-5th grade.

Egg hunt & lunch, Fulton Methodist, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Young adults to sell barbecue sandwich or hotdog and chip meals 4-6 p.m., $5 meal.

Spring Festival, Greater Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist, 2030 US 601 S., Mocksville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bounce house, Easter egg hunt, games, food. All invited.

Women’s Empowerment Seminar, Refuge Community Church, 137 Marginal St., Cooleemee, 11 s.m.-2 p.m. Led by Elder Gloria Dalton of Hope Fellowship in Christ.

Sunday, March 31

Community Easter Sunrise Service, 6 a.m., New Jerusalem Apostolic Church, 291 MLK Road, Mocksville. Rev. Terry Jackson, pastor of St. John AME Zion in Mocksville, will be the speaker.

Sunrise Service, Ijames Baptist, Sheffield/Ijames Church roads, Mocksville, 7 a.m., followed by breakfast at 7:30, Sunday School at 8:30 and Worship at 9:30.

Sonrise Celebration, Fork Baptist, 3140 US 64 E., Mocksville: 7:30 a.m., sonrise service in cemetery; 8, breakfast; 8:45, Sunday School; 10, celebration service, Ordinance of the Lord’s Supper. 336-998-8306.

April 10-May 29

KidZone, Mocks Church, Wednesday nights, 5:15-7:10. Dinner, games, music, Bible story. For preschool through middle school. 523 Beauchamp Road, Advance.

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.

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

Thursday, March 28

An Evening with Charles Crenshaw, 7 p.m., history room, Davie County Public Library, N. Main St., Mocksville. Stories from former teacher, historian, author, collector. Learn about Cooleemee Plantation, train junction, Marchmont, old jail and a few celebrities that “slept here.” Was a 2 year old once arrested? You’ll find out here. Hosted by Davie Historical & Geneaological Society.

Saturday, March 30

EGGstravaganz,BONEanza, Davie Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Eggxplorers schedule: age 0-2, noon; 3-4, 12:15 p.m.; 5-7, 12:30 p.m.; 8-10, 12:45 p.m. Dog bone hunt, 1-1:30 at ampitheather, dog costume contest at 1:30.

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.

Meetings

Monday, April 1

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.

Monday, April 1

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 p.m. with Kristin Eddy, nueropsychology fellow at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist, topic to be cognition.

Tuesday, April 2

Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m.

Thursday, April 4

Veterans Social, 8:30 a.m., for veterans only also hosted by Veterans Services and Trellis.

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

Friday, April 5

Bunco, 1 p.m.

Craternoon: Terracotta Pot Carrot, 2 p.m., at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Tuesday, April 9

Matter of Balance, 10 a.m., learn balance tips from rep from PTRC Area Agency on Aging.

History of Davie County, 1 p.m. with Charles Crenshaw. Preview of June day trip to see some of places.

Wednesday, April 10

Advance Care Planning workshop, 1 p.m. with rep from Trellis Supportive Care.

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

Thursday, April 11

Depression Screenings, 10 a.m. with Minerva’s Mobile Unit from UNCG School of Nursing.

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

Friday, April 12

Foot Care, 10 a,n,-2:45 by appointment at Brock Center. Not a pedicure.

Saturday, April 13

Shredding Event, 9-11 a.m. during KidsFest, Davie Community Park.

Monday, April 15

Monthly movie, 1 p.m. with popcorn.

Thursday, April 18

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

Friday, April 19

Crafternoon: Handprint Paper Lilies, 2 p.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson.

Senior Prom: A Night Under the Stars, 6-8 p.m. at the Brock. Mobile Jukebox, refreshments. Dress clothes suggested.

Monday, April 22

What’s Cooking: Foods, Facts & Helpful Home Hacks, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 23

Gardening Talk & Plant Exchange, 10 a.m. with speaker, Susan Hawkins, Davie Extension agent.

Thursday, April 25

Silverarts Art Show, 5-6 p.m. at public library.

Friday, April 26

Spring Fling Puzzle Day & Exchange, 10 a.m. Bring puzzles with all pieces for exchanges with others.

Ongoing

Brock Senior Steppers, Brock Gym, 8-10 each morning. Register and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.

Live Music

Fridays

Bluegrass, 6-8 p.m., MawMaw’s Kitchen, 2076 US 601 S., Mocksville.

Saturday, March 30

Patrick Rock, 7 p.m., O’Calahan’s, Downtown Mocksville.

Cole Brown, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Friday, April 5

Darrell Hoots, 6 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Saturday, April 6

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

Thursday, April 11

W. Kiley Smith, 6:30 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Friday, April 12

Graine & Co., 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Saturday, April 13

Jack of Diamonds, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Thursday, April 25

James Vincent Carroll, 6:30 p.m. at Bike Night, 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Saturday, April 27

Davie Band Day with Camel City Yacht Club, Too Much Sylvia and The Extraordinaires, 3 p.m., Davie Community Park, US 601 S., Mocksville. Doors open at 2. Tickets, $15 adults, available on Davie High band website, $20 at the gate. Students admitted for $10 at the gate with presentation ov student ID.)

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