Local Events

Published 1:22 pm Tuesday, April 30, 2024

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Fundraisers

Friday, May 10

Port-a-Pit BBQ chicken, The Cathedral of Grace, 817 Greenhill Rd., Mocksville.Meal with half chicken, 2 sides (baked beans, red slaw, white slaw, green beans, mac & cheese), roll and dessert, $14; chicken only, $7; veg plate, $9; sides, $2 each. Call Kerwyn Wilson at 336-469-4778.

Reunions

Saturday, May 11

Harmony School Alumni Assoc., Rose Chapel Methodist, 813 Turnersburg Hwy., Statesville. Social hour at 4, dinner at 5, beef, chicken, veggies, desserts. $20. RSVP to Carolyn Anderson at 704-838-3374 or Wanda Stafford at 704-876-4241.

Religion

Saturday, May 4

Free car wash, Eatons Baptist Church, Richie and Eaton Church roads, Mocksville, 8:30 a.m.-noon.

Sunday, May 5

Homecoming, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, lunch at 12:30 p.m. and afternoon program at 3 with Rev. Dr. Roy L. Dennis.

May 5-7

Homecoming, revival, Cornatzer Methodist, 1244 Cornatzer Rd., Mocksville. Guest Rev. Dr. Jamie Grant to speak at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by homecoming meal in fellowship hall; and at 7 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday.

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.

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, April 25

Military Night, the History Room at Davie County Public Library, 7 p.m. Speakers to include Bill Dewalt talking about Union soldiers in the Civil War from Davie and this area; and Davie High teacher Zach Wood speaking on capturing war stories. Military artifacts including Civil War bayonet, gun and letters home. 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.

Saturday, May 4

Red Cross Blood Drive, Sugar Valley Airport, 249 Gilbert Rd., Mocksville, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., sponsored by Civil Air Patrol. Walk-ins welcome, or make appointment at 1-800-733-2767 or RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code CAP).

Tuesday, May 7

Community discussion about suicide, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Davie Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville. Sponsored buy Davie Collaborative and Partners Health Management.

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.

Saturday, May 11

Bermuda Run Auto Show, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., 120 Kinderton Blvd.

Stamp Out Hunger, US Postal Service food drive, leave non-perishable food items for pickup by mail carriers.

Friday, May 17

Red Cross Blood Drive, Farmington Masonic Lodge, 149 Cemetery Rd., Mocksville, 12:30-5 p.m. Set appointment at 1-800-733-2767 or RedCrossBlood.org (sponsor code: FarmingtonMasons).

Saturday, July 27

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

Saturday, Oct. 26

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

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

Monday, May 6

Davie County Commissioners, 7 p.m., county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

Monday, June 3

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

Monday, July 1

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

Monday, Aug. 5

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

Monday, Oct. 7

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

Monday, Nov. 4

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

Monday, Dec. 2

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., county administration building, downtown Mocksville.

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, May 3

Grandparents & Me, 10 a.m. In coordination with SmartStart, for those with or without grandchildren etc.

Bunco, 1 p.m.

Crafternoon – Birdseed Ornaments, 2 p.m. at public library with rachel Nelson.

May 6-11

Chik-fil-A Gallons for Good, $1 to Davie Sr. Services for every gallon of tea, lemonade, Sunjoy purchased at Bermuda Run location, 260 NC 801.

Monday, May 6

Parkinson’s Support Group, 2-3 pm.., with Laura McNeill of Amneal speaking on thriving with Parkinson’s.

Tuesday, May 7

Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 a.m.

Thursday, May 9

Senior Services @ The Bridge, 197 Main St., Cooleemee, 10 a.m.

Memory Cafe, 2 p.m. with social worker Kelly Sloan. For those with Alzheimers or dementia and their caregivers.

Friday, May 10

Foot Care, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m., by appointment at Brock Campus. Not a pedicure.

Mother/Daughter Banquet, 6 p.m. Bring daughter, granddaughter, nieces or friend of any age. Entertainment by Ms. Sr. NC Jennifer Tuttle Gentle, accompanied by Don Tuttle.

Monday, May 13

Sleep Hygiene Seminar, 10 a.m. with Leigh Hammond of Novant Health. Also via Zoom.

Wednesday, May 15

Caring with Cards, 1 p.m. with social worker, Tara Harper. Make homemade cards for homebound meal recipients.

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

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

Thursday, May 16

Senior Book Club, 12:302 p.m. at public library with Genny Hinkle.

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, May 3

S2S, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Saturday, May 4

Brad Ratledge, O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville, Kentucky Derby watch party, 5:30-10 p.m.

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

Friday, May 10

Taylor Mason, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, May 11

Josh Jennings, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Friday, May 17

Liam Pendergrass, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Saturday, May 18

Jeremiah Barr, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Tyler Millard Duo, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.

Friday, May 24

Brad Ratledge, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Saturday, May 25

Joe’s Cousin, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

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

Thursday, May 30

Ea$y MoNEy, 6 p.m., 601 Burgers & Brews, US 601 N., Mocksville.

Friday, May 31

Sourwood Honey, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.