Opportune Acres sponsors first Outdoor Expo

Bader Park hosts May 4 event for people of all abilities

Delaney Schaeffer (front left) had a blast fishing with volunteer Rachel Sundberg at Opportune Acres’ Outdoor Expo on May 4 at Bader Park.
Delaney Schaeffer (front left) had a blast fishing with volunteer Rachel Sundberg at Opportune Acres’ Outdoor Expo on May 4 at Bader Park.

Families from Merrick, Hamilton and surrounding counties were able to enjoy a fun-filled day at Bader Park near Chapman on Saturday, May 4 as the organization Opportune Acres presented its first Outdoor Expo. Kari Valentine, Opportune Acres president and executive director, created the non-profit organization in 2021 when she and her husband, Dr. Shade Whalen, were struggling to do everything they…