Elkin Recreation Center to hold Fall Baseball sign-ups

Registration for the Elkin Recreation center's fall baseball league will continue until Aug. 18. The league is for boys ages 9-12 and is $35 for residents and $50 for non-residents. For more information, call the Elkin Recreation and Parks Department at 835-9814.

Wilkes Diamonds to hold basketball tryouts

The Wilkes Diamonds AAU girls basketball team will hold tryouts for its 11 and under program on Saturday, July 31 in the East Wilkes High

School old gym. Tryouts will be from 10 a.m. until noon. For more details or directions, call James Cook at (336) 244-7460.

Starmount to Hold Open Gym for Cheerleaders

An open gym will be held for Starmount High School cheerleaders on today, from 6-8 p.m. at the Boonville Elementary School gym. A parent meeting will be held prior to open gym on the 26 at 5:30. For more information, call 468-2891.

Pleasant Grove Baptist Church to hold basketball camp

Pleasant Grove Baptist church will hold a basketball camp at the Clingman Community Center on July 31. All youth, ages 19 and under, are encouraged to attend. A free lunch will be provided and there is no cost for participating. Call Holly Burcham at 957-2704 for more information.

Elkin Recreation and Parks to offer tennis lessons

Morning and evening classes are available for children ages 5-12 years old. Cost is $32 for Elkin residents and $40 for non-residents. For more information, call 835-9814.

Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading holding signups for fall leagues

Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading will return to Elkin this fall for boys and girls in grades 1-6. Early bird registration prices are currently in effect.The cost for football and cheerleading is $50 if the player registers by Aug. 9. The cost is $60 for those who register between Aug. 10-19. Football is open to both boys and girls.Everyone must attend either one flag football evaluation session or one cheerleader orientation. Those will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, Tuesday, Aug. 17 and Thursday, Aug. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at the North Elkin field. Practices will begin on Aug. 28. The first game will be Saturday, Sept. 11. The end-of-season awards celebration will be held Monday, Nov. 1.Elkin Valley Baptist Church is organizing this Upward program. For more information or to request a registration brochure, please call the church at 835-3808. Registration forms and fees may be dropped off at Elkin Valley Baptist Church between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Myers Junior Open Tennis Tournament

Elkin Recreation and Parks Department will holdthe Myers Junior Open Tennis Tournament, Aug. 6-8, 2010. All participants must be USTA members and have a current USTA number. The tournament is open to players ages 10-18. Registration fees are $31 and the registration deadline has been extended to Aug. 2, due to system maintenance on the USTA website. Because of the maintenance, it may not be possible to register July 30- Aug.1. Participants must register online at www.usta.com. Tournament I.D. number is : 703980210. Call 835-9814 for more information.

Fall Soccer Registration

Registration is ongoing until Aug. 18. through the Elkin Recreation Center. For registration prices, or more information, call 835-9814.

Miles for Mikki 5k run/walk

The 5k will be held at the Elkin Recreation Park on Sat. Aug. 21 at 8 a.m. The early registration fee is $15 and continues until Aug. 14. The late registration fee is $20 after Aug. 14. Entry fee includes a t-shirt and awards will follow after the race. For more information call the Elkin Recreation Department at 835-9814.

Elkin Recreation and Parks to offer Saturday Basketball

The Elkin Parks and Recreation Department is offering Saturday Morning Basketball every Saturday in July for children ages 6-12. The camp will be from 9-10:30 a.m. for children ages six to nine and 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for children ages 10-12. For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 835-9814.

East Wilkes to begin football practice

East Wilkes will begin the 2010 season with J.V. and Varsity practice beginning on Aug. 2 with weights at 4 p.m. followed by practice at 6 p.m. All athletes must have a current physical to practice.