On Aug. 17, Oakland Park Elks Lodge #2407 used its $3,000 Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant for the eighth annual youth Elks Fishing Rodeo, held at Pompano Pier and led by member Scott Slinko; Cub Scout Pack 512 helped with the event. Children from 4KIDS, which serves children and families in crisis and provides foster care, trauma-informed therapy and more, were special guests. Grant money was used to purchase more than 42 fishing rods, tackle boxes, tents, coolers and tables. More than 50 kids participated in the event and got to keep the equipment they used as well.

Pictured are some of the participants.