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Sizzling summer days make The Daily Post want to spend her days submerged in water. Got a boat or know somebody who has one on Lake Norman? The Daily Post thinks an evening on the water at Movies at McGuire is a great way to get the weekend started. Can't get to the beach this weekend? Put on your dancing shoes and head to Beach Music Festival in Kannapolis for some free live music and fireworks.

The 26th annual Japanese Summer Festival – Bon Odori 2010 – is sure to make some little eyes light up. The indoor festival includes kendo demonstrations, dancers dressed in traditional Japanese robes and tea ceremonies. Read more...

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Parenting Tip of the Week

Repeatedly coat tips of ears and tops of feet with sunscreen to protect kids' skin in often-forgotten spots.

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Bronco East Zone Baseball Tournament

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