I want to remind folks in the Wenatchee Valley or are visiting Leavenworth that there is a free kids fishing event taking place at the Blackbird Island Juvenile Pond. The free “derby” was the idea of my 13-year-old neighbor Calder Fiske. Calder loves fishing and wants to encourage more kids and their families to try fishing. I was fortunate to have a Dad that introduced my brothers and I to fishing at a young age and it has been an important part of our lives ever since. He got some sponsors to provide prizes, and his fishing buddies are volunteering to help. There are rods and reels that will be awarded to the angler that catches the longest fish in three age categories. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and last until noon. Anglers should bring their own fishing gear and bait will be provided. This is a pretty cool event in that it was the idea of a young angler, put on by young anglers to encourage others youngsters to try fishing. If you have questions, you can contact Calder at calder.fiske@icloud.com.