Local events

Published 1:07 pm Tuesday, April 9, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, April 13

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

Community breakfast, Mocksville First Presbyterian, 261 S. Main St., 7:30-10 a.m. County ham, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, apples, biscuits, gravies. Proceeds to Summer Food Bags.

Community breakfast, Farmington Methodist, 1939 Farmington Rd., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Pork tenderloin, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, gravy, apples, hash brown casserole, biscuits, fruit, beverages. Donations support Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Breakfast fundraiser, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Proceeds to Caleb Williams, teen suffering from liver cancer.

Spaghetti supper, Sheffield-Calahaln Fire Dept., 435 Dyson Rd., Mocksville, 5 p.m., until … Silent auction, 50/50 raffle. Spaghetti, salad, bread, drinks. Donations.

Religion

Through 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.

Friday, April 12

Soldiers for Christ choir fish fry, 11a.m.-3 p.m., Mainville AME Zion, 210 Main Church Rd., Mocksville. Fish (whiting/croaker), baked beans, cole slaw, dessert, drink, $12 ($8 sandwich). Proceeds to building fund. 346-328-8806 or 704-310-8452. Pastor: Rev. Danielle Singletary.

April 14-17

Prayer Renewal, Turrentine Baptist, 613 Turrentine Church Rd., Mocksville. Guest speakers: Dr. Hampton Drum, April 14 at 6 p.m.; Dr. David Troutman, April 15 at 7 p.m.; Rev. Rodney Barner, April 16, 7 p.m.; and Rev. Curtis White, April 17, 7 p.m.

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

Saturday, April 13

KidsFest, 9 a.m.-noon, Davie Community Park, Southwood Drive, Mocksville, by SmartStart of Davie. Performances, games, activities, resources and more.

Saturday, April 27

Electronic Recycling Day, free recycling of used electronic devices, 8 a.m.-noon, Davie Convenience Center, 360 Dalton Rd., Mocksville.

May 2-3

Master Gardener Plant Sale, Thursday 3-7 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Masonic Picnic Grounds, 201 Poplar St., Mocksville. Cash or check only. Proceeds to scholarship and to community projects.

May 10-11

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

Board games, Davie Public Library, N. Main St., Mocksville, Wednesdays 2-4 p.m. Open to a few adults who want to play Ticket to Ride and other board game7s. Call Carol-lee, 512-988-7677.

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, 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.

Tuesday, April 30

Bingo, 1 p.m. sponsored by Skyline National Bank.

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.

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.