Vets invited to free canoeing event

U.S. military veterans are invited to participate in the "Rolling on the River" canoeing event on the Fox River from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22.

The event is being hosted by the College of DuPage Field and Experiential Learning program, in partnership with the American Legion, Erehwon Mountain Outfitter and the Prairie State Canoeists.

The outing is free and open to the first 40 veterans who register.

Beginning in Oswego, participants will paddle six miles south on the Fox River to Yorkville, where they will have the option to participate in a whitewater paddling opportunity on the Marge Cline Whitewater course.

This event includes shuttle transportation from Yorkville to Oswego, all canoeing and kayaking equipment, paddling instruction, on-the-water supervision by American Canoe Association certified instructors, the optional whitewater paddling opportunity in Yorkville, as well as complimentary lunch and beverages.

Participants must provide their own transportation to Bicentennial Riverfront Park in Yorkville. For more information and to register, contact Gib Egge at (630) 942-2787 or eggegi@cod.edu.

For information about Veterans Services at College of DuPage, visit cod.edu/admission/veterans.