Easter egg hunts begin this weekend

The Easter holiday festivities are kicked off with Easter egg hunts in the Ritzville, Lind, Ralston and Washtucna communities, beginning this week.

The annual Ralston Grange Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Ralston Park on Saturday, April 12, at 9 a.m. Kids of all ages, from toddler on up, are welcome to participate.

Every child taking part will go home with eggs and a candy treat. Each family participating is asked to donate one dozen hardboiled, decorated eggs. The eggs can be left at 410 West Tenth Avenue in Ritzville on Friday, April 11.

After the hunt, a continental breakfast and games are provided in the Ralston Grange Hall.

Anyone needing more information may call Ana Lobe at 659-0919.

The Community Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2739 is scheduled for April 12 in Ritzville City Park at 9 a.m. All monies and donations collected are awarded as prizes at the event.

The money is divided between various eggs at the event to allow multiple participants to win.

Donations may be sent to PO Box 322, Ritzville with checks payable to Eagles Auxiliary. For questions, call 660-1124.

The Life Care Center of Ritzville is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, April 18, and it begins at 10 a.m. for children six and under. Children should bring their own basket to collect eggs and snacks are provided at the event.

The hunt also provides an opportunity for adults and children to pet baby animals of all different sizes. The Easter bunny also plans to make a special appearance at the event.

The Washtucna Associated Student Body members are sponsoring the Washtucna Community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 19. The egg hunt begins at 9 a.m. at Bassett Park and children in the sixth grade or younger are welcome to participate.

The Washtucna ASB is accepting cash, individually wrapped candy and prize donations at the Washtunca school office.

The Washtucna Lions Club is serving a breakfast of biscuits and gravy, coffee and juice, from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. The breakfast is provided by donation only.

The Lind Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Lind Lions Club, takes place on April 19 at the Lind Town Park beginning at 11 a.m. The hunt is open to children in preschool through sixth grade, and baskets and candy are the prizes for the event.

Beginning at 1 p.m. on April 19, the kite-flying contest takes place at the Lind Airport. Participants must bring their own kite.