Did you know North Carolina has more backyard beekeepers than any other state?  Have you ever considered keeping bees?  Would you like to know more about this fascinating hobby or occupation? Classes Begin Saturday, January 12 at Davie County Library in Mocksville The 8th annual Beginners Beekeeping Short Course will be held at the Davie County Library in Mocksville from 9A.M. until 11:30 A.M. for five consecutive Saturdays beginning January 12th. In addition to Saturday morning classes, an “Apiary Day” will follow, allowing participants to look into an active honey bee hive for an in-depth, “hands-on” view of the activity […]

The Davie County Arts Council and the Brock Players will host auditions for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at 10:00 AM this Saturday, January 5th, 2013. This Tony Award winning musical comedy centers on a fictional spelling bee set in a geographically ambiguous Putnam Valley Middle School. Six quirky adolescents compete in the bee, run by three equally-quirky grown-ups. If you have not been to see a Brock Players production yet, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” would provide a wonderful introduction to the Brock Players and Community Theater productions from the Davie County Arts Council. Audition Preparation Familiarize […]

Whether photography is your passion, your hobby, or just an occasional pastime, you are invited to participate in the Davie County Arts Council photo contest, celebrating the beauty and unique character of Davie County. Both amateur and professional photographers are welcome to participate. Photos may be submitted as prints, see contest rules for details. Entry Deadline! Entries must be received on either Wednesday, January 2nd 2013, between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:30 pm or on Thursday, January 3rd between the hours of 1:00 PM and 4:00 pm at the Davie County Arts Council. Eligibility Entrants must be at […]

A “Tribute Tree” to honor and/or remember those who serve or have served to protect our freedom is located beside the Mocksville Police Department and will be on display throughout the 2012  holiday season. The Goal is to fill the Entire Tree with Flags! For each $1 contribution, a United States flag will be placed on the tree to represent a designated service person.  The contributions will be presented to the Davie County Veteran’s Administration for local veteran services. How to Honor/Remember a Service Member Make your $1 contribution and designate a service person to honor or remember in any […]

A “Tribute Tree” to honor and/or remember those who serve or have served to protect our freedom is located beside the Mocksville Police Department and will be on display throughout the 2012  holiday season. The Goal is to fill the Entire Tree with Flags! For each $1 contribution, a United States flag will be placed on the tree to represent a designated service person.  The contributions will be presented to the Davie County Veteran’s Administration for local veteran services. How to Honor/Remember a Service Member Make your $1 contribution and designate a service person to honor or remember in any […]