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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
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S.O.N.S of Lake Erie celebrate start of spring with annual Ice Out Party
Now that spring has sprung, a local wildlife preservation group is getting erie back into the fishing spirit. The S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie drew in a big crowd Sunday night for their annual fundraising party. Gymnists stick the landing at PA Gymnastics Championship The ice on Lake Erie has finally melted, and that means it's time for the S.O.N.S of Lake Erie's annual Ice Out fundraiser party. Hundreds of people came to the Zem Zem Shrine Club on West 38th Street for the fundraiser, with many waiting outside in the rain to get into the building. 'This is our 44th annual Ice Out Party as we call it, because the ice is gone and there's nothing else to do, and this is how we raise money in order to support all of our activities throughout the year,' said Jerry Skrypzak, president of S.O.N.S of Lake Erie. Nearly 3,000 members make up the S.O.N.S of Lake Erie, and many of those members did their part in raising money through auctions, raffles and food sales. Pennsylvania lawmakers introduce bill to boost school bus safety The money raised at the fundraiser will go towards the organization's events for the year, such as youth fishing events, veteran fishing trips, and also toward the organization's fish hatchery on Presque Isle Bay. 'The kids are the most important part. I mean, when we first started the club, we were all in our 40s and we would be doing construction projects and things like that. We're kind of slowing down with that, but last year we had 52 different individual outings with kids involved,' Skrypzak said. There were hundreds of people here in the Zem Zem Shrine Club, and there were a lot of people waiting in line still to get in, but there was something here for everyone. You got your auctions, there's a kids' corner, stuff to do for them as well, but the main highlight of it here today, this event is the fishing part of it. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'It's just world-renowned. You've got trout season next week opening up. We have within an hour and a half drive, a cold water trout fishery. We have the walleye. We have the walleye, smallmouth bass coming in in the bay, they're in the creeks for about another month. You know, steelhead are still hanging around, you can't beat it,' said Tim Weeks, of the 3CU Trout Association. Weeks said Erie is a great spot for fly fishing and uses his craftmanship to make various lures with the Gem City Fly Tiers. He said most fishing organizations in Erie are nothing but supportive of one another and it's a group effort to keep the fishing popular on Lake Erie. ECDH confirms case of measles in Erie Co. child To kick off trout season next Saturday, the S.O.N.S of Lake Erie will be having a youth fishing event on Presque Isle starting at 8 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Easter Bunny arrives at Millcreek Mall for 2025 season
It's a clear sign that spring is on its way when a festive friend hops into town. The Easter Bunny has arrived at the Millcreek Mall. S.O.N.S of Lake Erie celebrate start of spring with annual Ice Out Party Those passing through are able to get a photo with him during operation hours until April 19. Saturday, families were able to take part in activities such as photos and coloring with some free snacks. Gymnists stick the landing at PA Gymnastics Championship The mall has several events planned for easter their schedule is available Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
