CRYSTAL FALLS—Families get ready to fish Runkle Lake with the children.
 Wildlife Unlimited of Iron County will sponsor a Family Fishing contest Saturday, June 23, at Runkle Lake here. The event will take place at the Runkle Lake City Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

FLORENCE, Wis.—The Northwoods Geology Club will meet June 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the Florence Natural Resource Center’s lower level here.
 Admission is free; there will be snacks and door prizes.
 The program will include wire wrapping with stones.
 For more information, go to www.northwoodsgeology.com.

By Bill Ziegler For the Iron County Reporter
IRON COUNTY—As a fisheries student at the University of Michigan, School of Natural Resources, I talked one of my professors into letting me design an Independent Study Course working with Michigan DNR conservation officers.

Cole and Cami Alexa get fishing tips from Bewabic State Park Officer James Peace during the Saturday, June 9 kids’ derby held at the park. (Marko Brickman photo)

ALPHA—As part of the Porter School Market Place’s season open house, fly fishing enthusiasts can “tie one on” for Father’s Day on Saturday, June 16.
 Fly-tying demonstrations will take place, with Paul Kaylor and Maddision Scarlassara.

ALPHA—The Alpha Defensive Pistol Association offers entry level shooting opportunities on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. at the Alpha Rifle and Pistol Club shooting range.

IRON RIVER—The Lake Ottawa Kids Fishing Derby was held on Saturday, June 9. The event, sponsored by the Ottawa National Forest, had 33 entrants. Winners of the derby are listed below.
 Casting Contest: 6-under: 1. Carter Sheldon, age 2; 2. Julia Hall, age 6; 7-10: 1. Thomas Galek, age 10; 2. Nick Gorman, age 8; 11-16: 1. Riley Stine, age 12; 2. Lexi Jacks, age 11.

Jumbo Falls is located just south southwest of Kenton. It is one of the waterfalls featured in the Reporter's story. For more... get the Reporter online or at your newstand.

LANSING—The DNR reminds everyone the annual Summer Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10.
 On that weekend, everyone – residents and non-residents alike – can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.

IRON RIVER—During Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend, the Ottawa National Forest is hosting an exciting, fun-filled day of fishing for kids and their families.
 Community youngsters are invited to come out to Lake Ottawa with their fishing rods, tackle boxes, and bait to take part in the Ottawa National Forest’s Kids Free Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 9.