"Take a kid fishing" day to be held in Kennett | News

KENNETT, MO (KFVS)- The Missouri Bootheel Regional Consortium is holding their 14th annual "Take a Kid Fishing" event in Kennett.

The event is Saturday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to noon, followed by a lunch. It's located at Combs Lake in Kennett.

There will be prizes and free refreshments available. Music will be provided by live remote from KCRV radio. A safety presentation will be given by the Missouri Department of Conservation, and the Missouri National Guard will be on site.

There are a limited amount of fishing poles and T-shirts available. Adults are encouraged to bring their own fishing poles and equipment.

Children should be accompanied by a parent or other adult at all times.

Transportation will be provided at designated sites. Pick-up times and locations are as follows:

• Scott County/Sikeston
  • 8 a.m.
  • Sikeston MBRC, Inc. Central Office 
  • 903 S. Kingshighway Suite A
• New Madrid 
  • 8:15 a.m.
  • New Madrid Family Resource Center
  • 420 Virginia Ave
• Pemiscot 
  • 8:30 a.m.
  • Caruthersville Career Center
  • 913 Hwy. 84 West
• Mississippi County
  • 7:30 a.m.
  • Country Mart
  • I-55/Main
• Dunklin County
  • 8:15 a.m.
  • Wal-Mart Supercenter
  • 1500 1st street

For more information on pick-up points or to RSVP call 573-471-9400 or visit www.mbrcinc.org.

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