Annual Fishing Frenzy offers prizes, experts and fun family activitiesCOMMERCE CITY – Youth ages 3-15 are invited to register to participate in the fourth annual Fishing Frenzy, a free kids fishing derby, on Saturday, April 9 at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge.
Along with prizes for biggest fish, smallest fish and most fish caught, the derby features family activities, including a craft station and fishing activities. Participants should bring their own fishing poles bait is provided. Expert fishermen will teach participants how to tie knots, cast a line, identify different fish and more at stations throughout the event. Breakfast and snacks will be available for a small fee from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Fishing Frenzy offers two sessions from 9-10 a.m. and from 10:30-11:30 a.m. to accommodate a greater number of participants (youth may register for one session only). More than 300 children took part in the 2010 derby, filling the event to capacity. Register now by calling the Commerce City Recreation Center at 303-289-3789.
Another feature of this year’s event is a book drive sponsored by Commerce City’s Youth Advisory Committee. This group of young teens is asking participants to donate a new or gently used children’s book to benefit the Children’s Hospital and Adams 14 School District. Participants who donate a book at the fishing derby will be entered into a raffle drawing for prizes that include an iPod and gift certificates from area businesses.
To get to the refuge, take Quebec Street to 56th Avenue and head east to Havana Street. Turn north on Havana and follow it to the refuge’s main entrance at 5650 Havana.
Fishing Frenzy is sponsored by Commerce City, the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, Bass Pro Shops, Take Me Fishing and the Reunion Metro District. For more information, call 303-289-3659 or visit www.c3gov.com.
