Local events
Published at 2:19 p.m. on Tuesday November 28, 2023
Fundraisers
Friday December 15
Jerry’s Port A Pit Chicken, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., drive-thru, Hardison Church, 1630 Jericho Church Rd., Mocksville. Half chicken, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, dessert, $12. For tickets, call Ann at 336-909-3790. Recipes for local nursing home gifts and parties.
Religion
Sunday December 3
Phillip Dickson’s Family Christmas Concert6 p.m., Community Covenant Church, 1446 Sheffield Road, Mocksville.
Special events
Sunday December 3
Bermuda Christmas Race, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Town Square Gazebo, Kinderton Blvd. Free. Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, Elves, letters to Santa Claus, games for all ages, crafts, music, carriage rides, lighting of the town’s Christmas tree.
In progress
Scout Troop 9555G, 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Center Methodist, 1857 US 64 W.
Technology Tuesdays/Thursdays, Davie County Public Library, 371 N. Main St., Mocksville. Get help with technology devices, 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. rnelson@daviecountync.gov336-753-6033.
BoTyme Jam, country, bluegrass and gospel music, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, Farmington Community Center, Farmington Road, Mocksville. $3, musicians admitted free.
The elderly
All events are sponsored by Davie Senior Services. For more information or to register, call 336-753-6230. The main campus located at 278 Meroney Street is open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Brock Recreation Center Health and Fitness Center, 644 N. Main St., is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. from morning to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.
Friday December 1st
Grandparents and me10 a.m., fun activities for those with or without grandchildren.
Bunco13 hours
Crafternoon: Pine cones, 2 p.m. at the public library with Rachel Nelson. Decorate a pine cone.
Monday December 4
Parkinson’s Support Group2-3 p.m. with Crista Ellis from the Parkinson Foundation, theme Christmas Party and mindfulness techniques.
Tuesday December 5
Blood pressure screenings10am
Technology Tuesday10am-11:30am, bring devices for assistance.
Thursday December 7
Veterans Social8:30 a.m., co-sponsored by Veterans Services and Trellis.
Chat with your Sr. Tarheel delegate10am
Introductory computer skills, 10-11 a.m. with Colleen Church, Cooperative Extension. Learn how to explore Microsoft Word.
Senior Editorial Group2 p.m. with Marie Craig.
Friday December 8
Foot care, 10 a.m.-2:45 p.m., by appointment only. A foot treatment, not a pedicure.
Let’s talk about Crohn’s disease and colitis10 a.m. with Dr. Patrick Green of Atrium Wake Forest Baptist.
Tuesday December 12
Taking care of your feet with podiatrist Dr. Trent Boyer of Novant Health, 10 a.m.
Wednesday December 13
Advanced Care Planning Workshop1:00 p.m. with a Trellis representative.
Craft Extravaganza1 p.m. Bring your own crafts and supplies, no formal instructions.
Thursday December 14
Introductory Computer Skills with Colleen Church, Cooperative Extension, 11 a.m. Learn how to create, organize, manage and save files.
Christmas1 p.m. with the theme “A Dickens Christmas” and singers from First Methodist.
Friday December 15
Crafternoon: Gumball Machine Ornaments2 p.m. with Rachel Nelson at the public library.
Week of December 18
Christmas Spirit Week, dress for the season: ed and green for happy Monday; accessory or hat (think lights) for Twinkle Tuesday; winter scarf for Winter Wonderland Wednesday; holiday sweater or shirt for Tree-Mendous Thursday; and a snow outfit for Frosty Friday.
Monday December 18
Monthly film1 p.m. with popcorn.
Tuesday December 19
Technology Tuesday with Rachel Nelson from the public library. Bring devices for advice.
Memory coffee2 p.m., social gathering for people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and their caregivers.
Thursday December 21
Seniors’ Book Club2 p.m. at the public library with Genny Hinkle.
Armchair Adventures: Iceland1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn about the country, snacks.
Thursday December 28
Good health club1 p.m. with Stacey Southern, nutrition coordinator.
Friday December 29
Bingo1 p.m., sponsored by Allegacy Federal Credit Union.
In progress
Senior steppers Brock, s Brock Gym, open 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. each morning and other times without a program. Sign up and count steps for monthly and yearly prizes.
Coffee and treatments, Tuesday 10 a.m. via Zoom. Interact with other caregivers, ask staff member Kelly Sloan questions. Open to caregivers of all ages.
StitchingTuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Bring your own supplies
Hook, Wednesdays, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. with Theresa Manak and Sara Cioffi. Bring your own supplies.
Wood carvingWednesdays at 9 p.m. with Tim Trudgeon, $8.75 for new students to cover initial supplies.
Plastic arts class, Mondays, 9 a.m. to noon with Jo Robinson. Beginner to advanced.
Live music
Fridays
Bluegrass6-8 p.m., MawMaw’s Kitchen, 2076 US 601 S., Mocksville.
Thursday November 30
Anna Mertson6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Friday December 1st
Sam Swanson6-9 p.m., The Station, downtown Mocksville.
Output 180, 6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday December 2
James Vincent Carroll6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Sunday December 3
Christmas Celebration at the Brock with Dan Dodson, pianist, Nicole Gonzales, soloist, and Mona Jo & Friends, bluegrass, 3 p.m., Brock Performing Arts Center, N. Main St., Mocksville. Free.
SoundKraft amplified, 8:30-11:30 p.m., Four Oaks Event Center, downtown Mocksville.
Saturday December 9
SoundKraft6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Friday December 15
Tin can aisle6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Saturday December 16
Adam and Avery6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Thursday December 21
Darrell boos6-9 p.m., Tanglewood Pizza, US 158, Bermuda Run.
Bluegrass Church, Eaton’s Baptist, Eaton’s Church/Ritchie Roads, Mocksville. Dinner at 6 p.m., followed by music then jam. Featured Artists: Marissa Colter, Danny Bowers, Greg Jones, Jonathan Essick.
