Easter egg hunts planned in area
Easter egg hunts are scheduled in Union County this week.
One of the egg hunts will be sponsored by the Anna Kiwanis Club. The club has hosted the egg hunt for many years. The Kiwanis Club also plans to host a fish fry.
Here’s a look at egg hunts which are on the calendar:
Anna Kiwanis Club Events
The Anna Kiwanis Club is planning to host an Easter egg hunt and another special event.
Beginning at 10 a.m. on April 13, kids ages toddler through 10 years of age can participate in an Easter egg hunt at the Anna City Park.
There will be four designated areas for the various age groups.
Candy and/or other prizes will be hidden inside every egg.
Fish Fry Also Planned: Following the Easter egg hunt at 4 p.m. on April 13, a fish fry is planned at the Kiwanis building at the Anna City Park. Serving continues until 7 p.m.
The fish fry will help to support Anna-Jonesboro Community High School band and choir students.
Eat in or carry out orders will be available. The menu will include fried fish, slaw, fries, baked beans and a drink.
For more information contact any Kiwanis member or Larry Swope at 618-559-5676.
Cobden High School Beta Club
The Cobden High School Beta Club plans to sponsor a community Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 13.
The egg hunt is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. at the Cobden Community Park.
The Beta Club welcomes donations of plastic eggs or candy (not chocolate, it melts) for the children. Donations can be taken to Cobden Village Hall.
Apostolic Lighthouse Church, Cobden
Apostolic Lighthouse Church in Cobden is planning to have an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 13.
The egg hunt is scheduled to begin at noon. The church is located at 432 S. Front St. in Cobden.
All ages are welcome. Pictures with the Easter bunny will be available. There will be face painting and prizes.
Anna-Jonesboro Elks Lodge
The Anna-Jonesboro Elks Lodge plans to host an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 20. The egg hunt will be at 1 p.m.
Children up to age 12 are invited to bring their own baskets and join the hunt. The Elks Lodge is located at 423 E. Jefferson St. in Anna.
Shawnee Community College
Plans are underway for the 25th annual Shawnee Community College Phi Theta Kappa Easter egg hunt.
The free egg hunt is set for 10 a.m. Saturday, April 13, on the college’s main campus near Ullin.
Shawnee Community College student organizations and students, Karnak United Methodist Church and community members again will be assisting with the event.
Children will be able to hunt for several thousand eggs.
Age groups for the egg hunt are 0-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years and 9-11 years.
The Easter egg hunt is open to all Shawnee Community College district families.
In the event of rain, the egg hunt will be moved indoors.
Parking will be available in the lower lot on the college campus. Those who want to take part in the egg hunt are advised to arrive no earlier than 9:45 a.m.
Children are asked to bring a basket or bag for their eggs.
Egg hunting starting times for each of the age groups will be staggered so parents who have more than one child can watch.
More information about the egg hunt is available by calling Craig Bradley at 618-634-3345.