The Matlacha Hookers will host the 25th annual Pine Island Elementary Kids Fishing Derby on Nov. 1 at the Jug Creek Marina & Fish House in Bokeelia.<\/p>\n
Participation is open to children in kindergarten through fifth grade, with the times as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2013 Grades K-1: Registration at 8 a.m., with fishing from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Grades 2-3: Registration at 9:15 a.m., with fishing from 10 to 11 a.m.<\/p>\n
\u2013 Grades 4-5: Registration at 10:45 a.m., with fishing from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.<\/p>\n
Registration includes a rod and reel with bobbers and hooks, live bait, a T-shirt, goodie bag, prizes, trophies, food, beverages and kid\u2019s crafts.<\/p>\n
In addition, there will be a 50\/50 drawing at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. A live auction will take place from 1:45 to 3 p.m. There will also be food, music, Hooker merchandise, and an awesome venue to enjoy and spend the day.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe public is welcome!\u201d the Matlacha Hookers reported.<\/p>\n
To access the registration form, visit https:\/\/www.matlachahookers.org\/become-a-hooker<\/a>.<\/p>\n Those interested can also sponsor a child for $35 by downloading the form, or doing so online by clicking the \u201cDonate Now\u201d button on the website and selecting \u201cP.I.E. Derby\u201d from the menu.<\/p>\n Live auction items, raffle baskets or items, and kid\u2019s educational toys or games for prizes are always needed and welcome. For more information, contact Tammey Lynch at 239-209-7445 or D.J. Rusick at 239-910-3829.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for your continued support,\u201d the Matlacha Hookers reported.<\/p>\n A nonprofit women\u2019s charitable organization founded in 1998, it is dedicated to improving local communities through fundraising and volunteer efforts, focusing on education, youth programs and community development.<\/p>\n For more information, visit https:\/\/www.matlachahookers.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Jug Creek Marina & Fish House is at 16498 Tortuga St., Bokeelia.<\/p>\n