A Great Family Adventure There are few things in life sweeter than honey from beehives in your own backyard.  If you ever wondered what it would be like to be a beekeeper, the Beekeeper Short Course is a wonderful way to learn more about this exciting and important field.  The instructor for the course is Gregory Fariss, EAS Master Beekeeper, the owner of Peaceful Valley Honey, and former Apiary Inspector (bee inspector) for the Maryland Department of Agriculture.  Mr. Fariss, a passionate speaker and an experienced instructor, is always informative and frequently entertaining.  This is a great course for families […]

Blizzard conditions prevail in much of the nation while we enjoy our own white Christmas in Davie County! Enjoy some snow-filled images of the oaks standing like sentinels on the town square along with other images of a white Christmas in historic downtown Mocksville. Hi-resolution originals are available here. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157625547174027″]

We wish everyone a very merry Christmas! Below are some pictures of the holiday lights in historic downtown Mocksville on Christmas Eve 2010.  High resolution originals are available here. [flickr-gallery mode=”photoset” photoset=”72157625666820414″]

Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just an occasional pastime, you are invited to participate in the Davie County Arts Council‘s photo contest, celebrating the beauty and unique character of Davie County.  Compete for cash prizes ~ All entries will be exhibited at the Brock Gallery from January 13th through March 1st! Everyone Encouraged to Participate! Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to participate.  The complete official contest rules are available at the Davie County Arts Council’s office Noon till 5:00 p.m. until Wednesday, December 22nd.  The basic rules of the contest are that the image is […]

Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Ladies and Gentlemen, you are invited to “The King’s Ball” on New Year’s Eve.  This promises to be a memorable, fun filled event including a live band (Phase Band), cash bar, heavy hors doevres and plenty of dancing. Organized by Katy Junker of Mocksville, all proceeds from the event will benefit the Advocacy Center of Davie County. The event will be held in the beautiful Grand Ballroom at the Village Inn Golf and Conference Center in Clemmons from 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM.  Tickets are $50/person with a hotel package also available.  The hotel package includes […]

Join Us For a Community Send-Off The Davie County Chamber of Commerce encourages and invites all Davie County residents to come out on Saturday, December 11th at 8 am to show your community pride and support for our War Eagles Football Team. Grab your signs or flags, put on some black & orange and let’s line the streets and cheer for the War Eagles as they head out of town to Wake Forest University to play in the State Championship Game. The team bus will leave the Davie County High School at 8am and travel through town up North Main […]