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Grand Opening of Rock Run Rookery September 17

The Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a grand opening of the Rock Run Rookery, in Joliet, on Saturday, September 17, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The grand opening is free of charge and open to all ages.

Among the day's activities will be pontoon boat rides, children's games and giant inflatable slide, face painting and a balloonist, and a kids' fishing derby.

Live music will be provided by the band Time Machine, which performs oldies, classic and southern rock and a mix of newer tunes.

The fishing derby, for kids ages 5 to 16, will be at 1:00 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the largest fish in length caught for each age category: 5-7, 8-10, 11-13 and 14-16. Pre-registration is required. To request a registration form, call 815/727-8700 or download from the District's Web site, ReconnectWithNature.org. A parent or adult guardian must accompany each child. Space is limited, and day-of registration will not be offered. Participants must bring their own rod and reel for this shoreline fishing contest.

The 218-acre Rock Run Rookery features two fishing lakes formed from abandoned quarries. Free boating is available on the larger, 80-acre lake, and a boat launch and parking for trailers are provided.

The preserve also features a rentable picnic shelter and a 0.3-mile asphalt trail.

Sponsors for the grand opening are TransCanada, Chiro One Wellness Centers, First Midwest Bank, Rasmussen College, Bill Jacobs Subaru, Chicagoland Speedway, Wal-Mart, Pizza for U of Channahon, and Northern Illinois Steel.

The Rock Run Rookery is located on Youngs Road, just south of Route 6, in Joliet.

For information, call 815/727-8700 or visit ReconnectWithNature.org.

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