The Fairfax Optimist Club invited youth in grades 4th and 5th to join them for the bi-annual fishing outing May 26, 2026. Pictured with his big catch is Xavier Bradbury. Also pictured is Bill Slaughter. (Sam O’Riley photos)

Ayden Harber, Xavier Bradbury, and Haleena Allen put their lines in the water and wait for a bite during the Fairfax Optimist Club’s bi-annual fishing outing May 26, 2026. Also pictured is Bill Slaughter.