FAIRFIELD — Bass Pro Shops at 300 Cincinnati Mills Drive, in the Cincinnati Mall will host the Spring Fishing Classic from Feb. 25 through March 13.

There are fishing products, live demonstrations, entertainment, boat shows and kids events. Anglers will be able to learn techniques and strategies used by the well-known anglers by attending the seminars and tank demonstrations Feb. 25-27.

Old fishing reels may be traded in for a coupon worth $5 to $100 off the purchase price of a new reel. The donated reels will be given to local not-for-profit groups whose mission is to teach children about fishing and the outdoors, according to a release.

Join Monroe Business Network

MONROE — A group aimed at promoting small business in the Monroe area is meeting monthly for networking.

Local business professionals are invited to be part of the Monroe Business Network, gathering at 8 a.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Coffee Beans & Brew on Cincinnati Dayton Road in Monroe.

There is no membership fee and no commitment required. It is an opportunity for business owners to tell the story of their businesses and seek growth opportunities.

The MBN also will hold an after-hours networking event from 5 to 7 p.m. March 8 at Wings & Rings in the Heritage Green Plaza off Ohio 63.

Another networking meeting is set 8 a.m. April 12 at Coffee Beans & Brew.