Bouncer seminar: Capt. Bouncer Smith of Miami Beach presents “Mahi Mahi and Big Blackfin Tuna” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 30 at Dusky Sport Center, 110 N. Bryan Rd., Dania Beach. Cost is $15 and redeemable for store merchandise. Call 954-922-8890.
Fish fry: The seventh annual Fish Fry at Cardinal Gibbons High School is 6-9 p.m. March 31 in the cafeteria. Cost is $15 and all proceeds benefit the United Special Sportsman Alliance, which provides hunting and fishing adventures for disabled and critically ill youngsters. There are also silent auctions, a 50/50 raffle, wine and beer, door prizes, music and a kid zone. Contact Tim Davis at davis@cghsfl.org or 954-914-5475.
Boating safety: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 34 has a safe boating class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Imperial Point Hospital, 6401 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. Topics include navigation, legal requirements, emergencies and knowing your boat. Cost is $50 and there are discounts for additional family members. Call 954-941-5781 to register or email Flotilla34pompanobeach@gmail.com.
Calusa celebration: Everglades National Park has Calusa Days from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City. The free event celebrates the Ten Thousand Islands and island life with demonstrations, activities and storytelling. Local historian Marya Repko presents “Saving the Swamp” at 1 p.m. Call the visitor center at 239-695-3311.
Cypress hike: Big Cypress National Preserve has a free ranger-led hike to Deep Lake, a natural sinkhole on the western edge of the preserve off State Road 29, at 1 p.m. Sunday. Reservations are required by calling 239-695-4758.
Bass tournament: The fourth King of the Glades open team bass tournament trail qualifier event is April 2 out of Everglades Holiday Park. Entry fee is $80 per team, with registration at the boat ramp. Visit kotgseries.com or call Mike Lendl at 954-393-5596.
Bass tournament: The Everglades Bassmasters of South Florida has its 46th annual Open Team Tourney April 8 on Lake Okeechobee out of Roland and Mary Ann Martin’s Marina in Clewiston. Entry fee is $80 per two-angler team and includes $10 for the big bass pot. Registration begins at 4:30 a.m. Contact Tony Crowder at 954-254-9072 or tcrowder42@yahoo.com.
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