The Kiwanis of Greater Pine Island and Lee County Parks & Recreation will host the annual Junior Olympics event at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 20, at Phillips Community Park, 5675 Sesame Drive, Bokeelia, just west of the four-way stop sign at The Center.

This free event is for children in kindergarten through fifth grade.

The event includes the long jump, 50-yard dash, 400 meters, softball throw and frisbee toss. Trophies will be given for first-place winners and ribbons for first, second and third place.

Participants may register at Pine Island Elementary School, 5360 Ridgewood Drive, Bokeelia, or on the day of the event at Phillips Community Park. Arrive by 8:30 a.m. to register and sign a participant waiver.

For more, email Kory Covaci at Kcovaci@leegov.com or call 239-771-1078.

For more information about Lee County Parks & Recreation, locations, amenities and special events, visit www.leeparks.org, call 239-533-7275 or email leeparks@leegov.com.

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Source: Lee County Government