Parks & Recreation News
Wednesday, September 5, 2007FISH’N 4 FUN DESIGNED FOR LITTLE ANGLERS
LAWRENCE – Hooks, lines and worms help make the “big catch” a reality at Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Fish’N 4 Fun fishing derby.
Children, ages 13 and younger, are invited to participate in this annual event from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 15, at Mary’s Lake, located off the trail near Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.
The cost to participate is $5 per child. All child anglers are asked to provide their own fishing poles and bait. This is a catch/release event.
Parents are asked to provide supervision for children. Children are not required to hold a fishing license; however parents and/or guardians must be licensed to fish.
Prizes provided by Hacks Outfitters, 941 E. 23rd St., will be awarded throughout the derby. Lunch will be provided after the derby. Special guest Cecil Kingsley, National Bass & FLW Tour contender, will be in attendance.
To pre-register visit any Parks and Recreation activity or program, visit the department’s website at www.lprd.org to enroll online or visit a Lawrence Parks and Recreation facility, including: the Community Building, 115 West 11th St.; East Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 East 15th St.; Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 West 27th St.; Lawrence Indoor Aquatic Center, 4706 Overland Dr.; Prairie Park Nature Center, 2730 Harper St.; the Administrative Offices, 947 New Hampshire St. or South Park Recreation Center, 1141 Massachusetts St.
For more information, contact Duane Peterson, special events supervisor, at 785-832-7940.
Prepared by Roger Steinbrock, 785-832-3458
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