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On Saturday, April 4, children
gathered in their raincoats and boots to brave the cool spring
drizzle to hunt for Easter eggs and prizes.
Families gathered at the pavilion at Atlanta Memorial Park just
before 10:00 a.m. and waited for the kickoff of the hunt. Amy
Naughton, President of Atlanta Memorial Park District’s board,
welcomed the families, provided the rules for the hunt, and asked
the crowd to share so that most children would receive a prize
basket. Once Naughton gave the okay, the children were off to search
for the eggs. The eggs contained tickets for prizes.
The prize Easter baskets contained
an array of toys, including wiffle ball sets, catching mitts, kites,
bounce balls, activity books, bubbles, and treats. There were also
prizes like giant PEEPS and other stuffed animals. Every child
received a brown bag full of candy and snacks. The prize baskets
were set up on tables, and board members and volunteers assisted
with handing out the prizes. Attendees ducked out of the cold
weather to collect their winnings.
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Naughton said the event “every year
gets bigger every year.” She believes that this is the 10th year
that the park district has hosted the hunt. During the Christmas
season, they also organize the town’s angel tree program.
[Joli Boerma]
Atlanta Memorial Park District Easter Egg Hunt photo slideshow
Atlanta
Memorial Park District Easter Egg Hunt video |
