Above: Manny Paulo, of Pottsville, keeps an eye on his line at the Owl Creek Reservoir in Tamaqua. He was among the dozens of anglers on hand for the kickoff of the Tom Banditelli Sr. Memorial Trout Fishing Derby. The derby continues through Sept. 1 with prizes for tagged trout. Those who were unable to attend the kickoff during Tamaqua Community Day on Saturday can register at Tom’s Auto and Marine in Tamaqua. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS

Kate Lucy, of Child Development Inc., shows children how to make fun crafts like this bird at Tamaqua Community Day at the Owl Creek Reservoir. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS

Porcupine Pat McKinney talks to a group during Tamaqua Community Day at the Owl Creek Reservoir. He led two nature hikes that day. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS

Left: DNA Bikes of Tamaqua lead visitors on a bike ride around the Owl Creek Reservoir on Saturday.

A woman and her child walk on a path at the Owl Creek Reservoir on Saturday on their way to the first Tamaqua Community Day. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS

Anglers line up at the breast of the lower Owl Creek Reservoir for the start of the Thomas Bandatelli Sr. Memorial Trout Fishing Derby. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS

Elaina Coleman, a junior fire fighter from the South Ward Fire Company in Tamaqua, was on hand with others from the company to talk about fire safety or show them the fire tower during Tamaqua Community Day at Owl Creek Reservoir.

Jason Kuhla provides entertainment at Tamaqua Community Day at the Owl Creek Reservior. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS

Vendors are lined up at the first Tamaqua Community Day on Saturday at Owl Creek Reservoir. JILL WHALEN/TIMES NEWS