Parks & Recreation News
Thursday, September 20, 2007FISH’N FOR FUN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY
LAWRENCE – Due to inclement weather last Saturday, Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department’s Fish’N 4 Fun fishing derby has been rescheduled.
Children, ages 5 to 12, are invited to participate in this annual event from 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 29, 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.
Lunch will be provided after the derby.
Registrations are still being taken for the event. To register, 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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