8th Annual Veterans, Disabled Children and Active-Duty Fishing Day

Save the date for the Play HOOK-e 8th Annual Veterans, DisabledChildren and Active-Duty Military Fishing Day. This year, Kevin Nolanand Paul Hewitt from American Warrior Outdoors are joining us to assist Don Marantz to make the event bigger and better. The goal of the veteran, active-duty military, and disabled children fishing day is to encourage attendees to feel the health benefits of getting in touch with nature while making good memories with friends and family while fishing.

Veterans and families that have disabled children and other special needs are welcome to register for the 8th annual event. Attendees and their guests are invited to fish at Lake Julianna to catch and release big fish and then join Mr. Vito Cardinale and his staff of volunteers for a free BBQ that will provide soft drinks, pizza, hamburgers & hot dogs, and other goodies. Admission is free but registration is required through Eventbrite:  (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-8th-annual-veterans-disabled-children-active-military-fishing-day-tickets-866997030457)

Located at Ponderosa Estates Farm, Millstone Township.  Don Marantz, Event Chairman, Vito Cardinale, Cardinale Enterprises, and Randy Johnson, Laurita Winery always make this a fun event for children with disabilities and other special needs. The event includes a fishing fun day for children and honoring disabled veterans, along with active-duty military from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Disabled Veterans and children with mobility challenges will have use of 4×4 transportation around the lake, along with fishing assistance if needed.  Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Jersey Shore Chapter will assist with fly fishing instruction. NJ State Police will provide a demonstration. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife will bring loaner rods and reels.

Don Marantz, Event Chairperson stated: “We have plenty of door prizes, terminal tackle, bait, and other fishing

equipment available to ensure that participants have an enjoyable time at Lake Julianna. “Come out and catch a smile.”