Gurnee Park District fishing derby:

The Gurnee Park District invites area youths to the 12th annual fishing derby on Saturday, July 12. This free event is scheduled from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and is for children 5 to 11 years old. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. at the Hunt Club Park pond at 900 N. Hunt Club Road in Gurnee. Prizes will be awarded for the most fish caught, biggest fish and smallest catch. Bait will be provided. Participants are asked to bring their own fishing pole as only a limited number of poles will be available. The event is sponsored in kind through donations from local businesses. For information or questions, contact Julie Pluta at (847) 599-5490 or email at JPluta@gurneeparkdistrict.com.