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NOXEN &#8212; The Tenth Annual Mothers Day Intertribal Powwow with free admission will be held Mothers Day weekend, May 9-10, at the Noxen Fire Co. grounds on Stull Road, Noxen, Wyoming County. The event, which honors all mothers, is a gathering for all people. Vendors&#8217; set-up day is Friday, May 8. All dancers and vendors must register before setting up.The Circle opens at 10 a.m. both days with storytelling by Grace Dove and Richard Grey Owl Greene serving as emcee. Grand Entry of all dignitaries and dancers in full regalia will start at noon. Circle hours are noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Parking and admission are free and the event is handicapped accessible.The event will feature Native American dancing, drumming, storytelling, children&#8217;s dances, fry bread, crafts, beadwork, leatherwork, books, CDs, jewelry, beads and beading supplies, t-shirts, blankets, food by the Noxen Fire Co. and much more.A Sloppy Joe &#8220;Wimpie&#8221;contest will be held Friday evening and is free to enter, with the winner receiving a prize. Meals will be provided for dancers and vendors; the Saturday evening meal is potluck. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share. In an effort to keep Mother Earth clean please your own place setting: plate, bowl, spoon, fork, etc. Wash stations will be availableCamping is allowed but electricity is limited and costs $7 per day. No camping spaces will be reserved; spaces are assigned on a first-come/first-served basis.Dogs are welcome but must be leashed and cleaned up after at all times. Bring your own lawn chair.Alcohol, drugs, guns and politics of any kind are not allowed. The committee has the right to remove anyone.For more information and interested vendors should call Natalie &#8220;Wisteria&#8221; at 570-947-2097 or email Wisteria18704@yahoo.com for more information.

Intertribal Powwow returns to Noxen for 10th year