Local Events

Published 11:30 am Tuesday, May 14, 2024

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Fundraisers

Saturday, May 18

BBQ chicken plates, Cornatzer-Dulin Volunteer Fire Dept., 1522 Cornatzer Road, Mocksville. $15 includes chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll, dessert. Take out only. Pre-order by May 14 to 336-782-4544 or 336-998-2395.

Community breakfast, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W., Mocksville, 7-10 a.m. Country ham, sausage, eggs, biscuits, grits, gravies, beverages.

Community breakfast, Wesley Chapel UMC, Pino Road off NC 801 near Farmington, 6:30-10 a.m. Eggs, sausage, country ham, sausage and red-eye gravy, apples, biscuits, grits, juice, coffee. Terrilyn nuts available.

Hotdog Drive-Thru, Chestnut Grove Methodist (at the arbor in the back), 2812 US 601 N., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Homemade chili, slaw and desserts. Donations accepted for local missions.

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.

Sunday, May 19

Sr. Missionary Day, Shiloh Baptist, Depot St., Mocksville, with Elder Dr. Aral P. Galloway, associate minister of Benaja Mt. Zion Holiness Church in Reidsville, as guest speaker at 11 a.m. service.

Sunday, May 26

George and Minnie Campbell Day, Shiloh Baptist, Depot St., Mocksville. Brother Stevie Dulin to speak at 11 a.m. service.

Special Events

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, May 18

Community Festival with Fairfield Bluegrass Band, 2 p.m.-dusk, Bethlehem Methodist, 321 Redland Road, Advance. Other performs, hotdogs, hamburgers. All free, all welcome.

Wednesday, June 12

Mobile Rec Day, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Davie Community Park, Southwood Drive, Mocksville. Free wild, wacky and weird games and activities sponsored by Davie Recreation & Parks.

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, June 3

Davie County Commissioners, 6 p.m., 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, May 17

Spring Fling Party, 2 p.m. Food, entertainment by Davie High Jazz Band.

Crafternoon: Resin, 2 p.m., with Rachel Nelson at public library. Make resin designs.

Saturday, May 18

Spirit Night at Sam’s Ice Cream, 5275 US 158,  Advance, 4:30-8:30 p.m., 20% to senior services.

Monday, May 20

Monthly Movie, 1 p.m.

Tech Tuesday, 10-11:30 a.m. at public library with Rachel Nelson. Bring questions on how to use tech devices.

Meet Your Officials, 10 a.m., county and towns officials invited.

Spirit Night at Hwy. 55, 1259 Yadkinville Rd., Mocksville, 5-9 p.m., 10% to senior services.

Thursday, May 23

Silverarts Follies, Senior Games Closing and Awards, 6 p.m. Free to Senior Games participants.

Tuesday, May 28

Theatre Club, 1 p.m. with Mike Garner. Discuss upcoming trips.

Wednesday, May 29

Shredding Event, noon-1 p.m., Brock Campus parking lot off Poplar St., Mocksville.

Senior Health & Fitness Day, 1 p.m., Brock Campus. Games, activities, snacks.

Thursday, May 30

Spirit Night at Restaurant 101, Downtown Mocksville, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Percentage of sales to senior services.

Friday, May 31

Let’s Learn About Summer Reading, 10 a.m. with Rachel Nelson at public library.

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, May 16

Bluegrass Church with Connor Lambert Band, 6 p.m. (meal, music at 6:30), Eatons Baptist, Richie/Eatons Church roads, Mocksville.

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.

Thursday, May 23

SoundKraft, part of Summer Blast Off, 6:30 p.m., O’Calahans, Downtown Mocksville.

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.

Friday, June 14

Dual Drive, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Saturday, June 15

Chandler Benfield, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.

Thursday, June 27

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

Saturday, June 29

Callista Jade, 7 p.m., The Station, Downtown Mocksville.