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Memorial Day Programs at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park

courtesy of Schuylkill Conservation

By Sara Kunkel, Publisher/Editor Mac Kid Mt Carmel-Schuylkill-Pottsville May 17, 2017

Memorial Day Concert
On Monday, May 29, 2017, 6:00–8:00 p.m. M & J Big Band will perform at the Sweet Arrow Lake County Park large pavilion next to the clubhouse. Start the summer off right with some great music. This will be the first performance of the Big Band at Sweet Arrow. Their smaller Jazz Combo played to rave reviews at our Christmas event for the past two years. This outdoor concert is free and open to the public and is part of the Sweet Arrow Arts in the Park program. Seating will be in the yard in front of the pavilion so please bring a blanket or lawn chair.
 
This performance is supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. The rain date for this concert is Thursday, June 8th. For more information call 570-345-8952.
 
Introduction to Canoeing and Kayaking
Did you ever want to try canoeing or kayaking? Now you can on Monday, May 29, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park. This program will introduce you to the basics of boating safety, paddling, and control. Meet at the canoe launch near the clubhouse. Pre-registration is required and the number of participants will be limited. This program is free and is suitable for teens and adults. Call 570-345-8952 to register.
 
Fish for Free at Sweet Arrow Lake County Park
Some things in life are free and that includes Fish for Free days that are held twice a year and apply to all waters of the Commonwealth of Pa. This year the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will allow anyone, resident or non-resident, to fish without a fishing license on Memorial Day (May 29th) and Independence Day (July 4th). These free fishing days are the perfect way to reacquaint yourself with the sport or introduce someone young or old to a lifetime of the relaxing sport of fishing. All PFBC fishing regulations will apply.