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.

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 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.

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.

Area teams to scrimmage

The Buckin’ Elks will travel to Watauga High School for a scrimmage Friday beginning at 6:30.

The East Wilkes Cardinals will travel to East Rowan Friday for their match up, beginning at 6 p,m.

The Starmount Rams will have a scrimmage on Thursday evening at 6 p.m. at South Iredell, and again Saturday morning at West Iredell at 10 a.m.

The Forbush Falcons will have their scrimmage Friday evening at 6 p,m. at Surry Central.