A volunteer helps a young participant learn how to fish during Kids Fish Day at Roaring River State Park. Volunteers and sponsors fishing classes during the event, teaching children how to tie flies and make fishing lures. The class was sponsored by Missouri Parks Association, Mako Fly Fishing Club, and Mid-West Flies. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat
A young angler proudly displays her many catches of the day as children gather around the weight station along Roaring River, celebrating a day of fishing and outdoor fun. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville DemocratAnnie, middle, proudly shows off the fish she caught during Kids Fish Day at Roaring River State Park. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat A young participant takes aim at the archery range as volunteers and locals sponsors, including the sheriffs office, help teach children proper bow safety and shooting skill using animal and dinosaur targets. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat The Cassville Library booth featured an interactive game where participants spin a colorful wheel and try to guess different book characters based on silhouette images displayed on a board. Volunteers behind the table help run the activity. Gwendylan Harmon/Special to the Cassville Democrat
