June 11 event open to first 150 kids and teens

Registration is underway for the annual 4-H Fishing Clinic to be held at the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel on Saturday, June 11. The event is free to the first 150 Putnam County residents, ages 7 to 14, who register. Membership in 4-H is not required but participants from previous 4-H Fishing Clinics are not eligible. The clinic will take place from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., rain or shine.

A catch! (photo provided)
A catch! (photo provided)

All participants will receive a free rod, reel, tackle kit, fishing directory and hat. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development program and the Oasis Sportsmen’s Club are sponsoring the clinic with support from the Jack Stewart Jr. Memorial Fund.

A parent or guardian must remain for the entire event. Registration is available at putnam.cce.cornell.edu. For more information, call 845-278-6738.

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