• CyberKids Robotics is now accepting Robotics Competition Team applications in Yadkin County for the upcoming school year. Robotics Teams will consist of six to eight students. Rising 4th through 8th graders are eligible to participate. Registration and practice fees are $26 per month per team member. Deadline for registration is July 31. Please call (828) 292-2393 to register your child. For more information, go to www.cyberkidsrobotics.com

July, 8-9-10

•Strong Sun Pow Wow 2011 to be held at Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, There will also be a Native American Concert of Sunday Night. See Tribal website for more info at http://nearriverdwellers.com, or e-mail strongsunpowwow@nearriverdwellers.com. Host Hotel: Super 8, Clemmons, N.C. 1-336-778-0931. Host Hotel: Village Inn, $58 per night, 1-336-714-0712, Holiday Inn Express in Clemmons 1-336-788-1500

Saturday, July 16

• 4 - 9 p.m. Yadkin Valley Cruisers Veterans Appreciation Day in downtown Yadkinville. Veterans will be honored, and special guests include live music from MaxCountry, Rolling Thunder, American Legion Riders, Carolina Marine Riders, Guardian of the Children, Soaring Eagles and more. Hotdogs, hamburgers and homemade ice cream will be available for purchase.

Tuesday, July 26

•7 p.m.- Yadkin Tea Party meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. Meetings are held at 2027 Memorial Road, Yadkinville, N.C. For more information call 336-816-5918.

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