Free fishing events plannedPennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission experts will be at the Graham Park fishing pond for two separate four-hour outings, from 1 to 5 p.m. June 22 and Aug. 10.Anglers can either take their own barbless fishing gear or have equipment and bait provided as part of their instruction.Family Fishing Fun is open to anyone age 2 or older. In addition to basic fishing techniques, the class is designed to teach safety, outdoor etiquette and watershed education.No fishing license is necessary for this catch-and-release-only event, but registration is required. The fee is $5, or $7 for nonresidents. Register at www.Cranberry4FUN.com/register, or by phone at 724-779-4386.Additionally, the fish commission has scheduled a Family Fishing Festival for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 18 at Moraine State Park’s Pleasant Valley Day Use Area. The commission is waiving the fishing license requirement during the program for registered participants 16 and older. The program is open to all ages, including children 5 and older. The commission provides equipment, bait, and tackle. Its staff will teach skills and assist. Registration is required at www.GoneFishingPa.com.

Jeep Festival events are hereThe Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival will welcome more than 2,000 Jeep owners to the birthplace of the Jeep for activities Friday through Sunday at Cooper’s Lake Campground and in downtown Butler.New for this year will be “The Faces of Jeep Exhibit” featuring Jeep grilles of the 1940s and 1950s.For more information, visit www.BantamJeepFestival.com or call 724-256-4050.