UW-Whitewater/Community Optimist Club

On Saturday, June 3, the UW-Whitewater/ Community Optimist Club sponsored a successful Free Fishing Day event, despite periods of rainy weather.

The turnout of this year’s Free Fishing Day was larger than in past years with over 40 children showing up with their families. Each young participant received a goody bag of supplies. Fishers were eager to get out to the water, and some even arrived well before the event start time. Although it did rain a couple of times during the morning, the event stayed afloat and people were out fishing again once it cleared up.

A prize drawing took place at the end of the event for children of all ages. Prizes included tackle boxes and handmade fishing poles by Al Hutcheson. He uses a technique called marble painting to decorate the fishing poles and they were the first of the prizes to get snatched up!

The Optimist Club had 18 volunteers at the event, with 18 Club members showing up to lend a helping hand. The Club offered food and drinks at the end of the morning and everyone had a great time at the Free Fishing Day. Keep an eye out for updates about our next event–the Gyro Stand will be held on June 30-July 4.