fish forever
04-03-2002, 11:27 AM
Folks,
If you have children, friends, or neighbors with kids - let them know we have a great event coming up. Its free,educational, fun, and a great introduction to our great sport. During the day we will also be giving kids hundreds of dollars of gear and 'how to' info. Last year we had 500 kids and thier 'fishing mentors' participate and over 30 volunteers and sponsors.
more about the event below.
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What: Kids will be learning about fish, fishing and the outdoors at a FREE Youth Fishing Fair.
Where: Century High School - 2000 SW 234tth Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon. Fair will be indoors at the Commons area.
When: 10:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2002.
__________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KIDS LEARN ABOUT FISH AND FISHING!
FREE YOUTH FISHING FAIR EVENT IS FULL OF “HANDS ON” ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG AND OLD TO LEARN ABOUT FISH AND FISHING.
The Tualatin Valley Chapter of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders will be hosting the 3rd Annual Youth Fishing Fair on Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Century High School Commons. Admission is free but donation gladly accepted. The event will provide activities for children and adults with many “hands-on” activities to learn various skills essential to fishing, including knot tying, casting, stream protection and fish identification. Other activity areas will include angler ethics, and environmental concepts. A casting contest for the kids will include prizes and for the adults, there will be seminars with tips and techniques on catching salmon, trout, steelhead and sturgeon.
Demonstration booths will show a wide range of tackle and fishing equipment for salmon, trout, steelhead and sturgeon. An outdoor boat display will feature the various styles and types of boats for fishing. Last year’s fair drew a crowd of 500 children and parents to learn about fish and fishing through various activities and demonstrations. For further information on the event, please contact Grant Corliss at (503) 357-3159 or Tom VanderPlaat at (503) 357-4825.
If you have children, friends, or neighbors with kids - let them know we have a great event coming up. Its free,educational, fun, and a great introduction to our great sport. During the day we will also be giving kids hundreds of dollars of gear and 'how to' info. Last year we had 500 kids and thier 'fishing mentors' participate and over 30 volunteers and sponsors.
more about the event below.
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What: Kids will be learning about fish, fishing and the outdoors at a FREE Youth Fishing Fair.
Where: Century High School - 2000 SW 234tth Ave, Hillsboro, Oregon. Fair will be indoors at the Commons area.
When: 10:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 2002.
__________________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
KIDS LEARN ABOUT FISH AND FISHING!
FREE YOUTH FISHING FAIR EVENT IS FULL OF “HANDS ON” ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG AND OLD TO LEARN ABOUT FISH AND FISHING.
The Tualatin Valley Chapter of the Association of Northwest Steelheaders will be hosting the 3rd Annual Youth Fishing Fair on Saturday April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Century High School Commons. Admission is free but donation gladly accepted. The event will provide activities for children and adults with many “hands-on” activities to learn various skills essential to fishing, including knot tying, casting, stream protection and fish identification. Other activity areas will include angler ethics, and environmental concepts. A casting contest for the kids will include prizes and for the adults, there will be seminars with tips and techniques on catching salmon, trout, steelhead and sturgeon.
Demonstration booths will show a wide range of tackle and fishing equipment for salmon, trout, steelhead and sturgeon. An outdoor boat display will feature the various styles and types of boats for fishing. Last year’s fair drew a crowd of 500 children and parents to learn about fish and fishing through various activities and demonstrations. For further information on the event, please contact Grant Corliss at (503) 357-3159 or Tom VanderPlaat at (503) 357-4825.