East Wilkes to host youth football camp

East Wilkes High School will host the 8th annual youth football camp from July 26-27. The camp will take place at the East Wilkes High School football field from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Registration is $25 per camper and fees will include a camp t-shirt, and pizza party on the last night of camp. The camp will be hosted by the Cardinals coaching staff and will focus on basic football fundamentals and drills. For more information, call Monty Chipman at 651-7200.

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.

Myers Junior Open Tennis Tournament

Elkin Recreation and Parks Department will hold the 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. The registration deadline is Aug., 1, 2010 and the cost is $31. Participants must register online at www.usta.com. Tournament I.D. number is : 703980210. Call 835-9814 for more information.

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.

Starmount to host football camp

Starmount High School will host their annual football camps for area youth. The Kindergarden-6th graders camp will be held July 26-27, and the 7-8 grade camp will be held July 29-30. Both camps will be held from 6-8 p.m. each evening on Starmount's practice field, located behind the school. The camps will be $10 per camper and door prizes will be given. For more information, call Coach Johnson at 468-2891.

Starmount to begin football practice

Starmount will begin football practice on Aug. 2 at 6 p.m. All players must have an updated physical before they are allowed to practice. A team meeting will be held at 5:30 at the field house before practice begins. For more information, call Coach Johnson at 468-2891.