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Children's center hosts fun day for kids at park
Tuesday, April 08, 2008 | No comments posted.
Fishing, games and activities are set for the annual Family Fun Day to be held Saturday, April 26, at John Topits Park in Coos Bay.
The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Upper Empire Lake.
The Child Advocacy Center of Coos Bay will set up a mini-carnival, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock the lake with nearly 3,000 legal-sized rainbow trout just prior to the event. NW Natural will provide a free lunch for all.
“This is a great family event,” said Tom Rumreich in a press release, ODFW fish biologist. “One young participant last year declared it was the best day of his life!”
Those attending are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. Some rods, reels and tackle will be available for loan, and ODFW biologists and volunteers can help teach anglers how to catch those prize trout.
All fishing regulations continue to apply. Anglers 13 years of age and younger will not need a license. Those ages 14 to 17 will require a juvenile license.
The trout-stocking was made possible through ODFW’s Youth Angling Education Program, which was funded by the Oregon Legislature in partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation.
The free event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Upper Empire Lake.
The Child Advocacy Center of Coos Bay will set up a mini-carnival, and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife will stock the lake with nearly 3,000 legal-sized rainbow trout just prior to the event. NW Natural will provide a free lunch for all.
“This is a great family event,” said Tom Rumreich in a press release, ODFW fish biologist. “One young participant last year declared it was the best day of his life!”
Those attending are encouraged to bring their own fishing equipment. Some rods, reels and tackle will be available for loan, and ODFW biologists and volunteers can help teach anglers how to catch those prize trout.
All fishing regulations continue to apply. Anglers 13 years of age and younger will not need a license. Those ages 14 to 17 will require a juvenile license.
The trout-stocking was made possible through ODFW’s Youth Angling Education Program, which was funded by the Oregon Legislature in partnership with the Oregon Wildlife Heritage Foundation.
Run for the Kids
• When: 10 a.m., April 26, Upper Empire Lake in Coos Bay.
• How far: 1mile and 5 kilometer runs on paved trails in John Topits Park.
• For details: Those interested can call 266-8806.
• When: 10 a.m., April 26, Upper Empire Lake in Coos Bay.
• How far: 1mile and 5 kilometer runs on paved trails in John Topits Park.
• For details: Those interested can call 266-8806.
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