I have been helping my neighbors put on a kids fishing event held at Ayer Park in Union for several years. The next one is scheduled for Saturday, June 6th from 10 AM to 2 PM in memory of Mike Sabins. Ayer Park is on the shore of Seven Tree Pond located about a mile south of the Union Common on Route 235 and was chosen because it is easy to find and is well suited to a children's event. The event is sanctioned by the Hooked on Fishing program. The public is welcome and no pre-registration is required. Fishing equipment and bait will be provided, along with refreshments. Children are encouraged to attend the event with an adult.
This event is the ninth and the sixth spring event for the Mike Sabins Memorial Youth Fish and Game organization. In response to the death of their son Mike, Scot and Mary Sabins are organizing a group focused on teaching Maine kids about their outdoor heritage. Mike was an avid hunter and fisherman. They offer fishing events each year in winter and early summer. This is the fifth year that the spring event has been held. They hope to be able to offer additional events, activities and courses for young people to experience the Maine outdoors.
This event annually draws over 100 kids, parents and volunteers. Many catch their first fish at this event. Hooked on Fishing is a program to promote youth and family togetherness through fishing, and is run by the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife to encourage youth fishing activities. Many local businesses support the event with donations of cash, supplies and volunteer effort.
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