March 13, 2008 issue
Easter Egg Hunts and More
Story by Anna Oakes
Easter falls pretty early on the calendar this year, but it’s doubtful that kids will let cool weather or high winds dissuade them from hunting for Easter eggs.
Easter-themed festivities in Watauga and Avery counties include more than just egg hunts, though; kids will enjoy sports and games, storytelling, food and prizes at the various events in the area.
Downtown Boone Easter Eggs-Stravaganza Saturday
The annual Downtown Boone Easter Eggs-Stravaganza, presented by the Downtown Boone Development Association, Watauga Public Library, Jones House Community Center and Watauga County Arts Council, will take place Saturday, March 15, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Watauga Public Library.
The event features crafts, face painting, balloon art, the Egg Hop Game with chances to win a golden egg, a visit from the Easter Bunny and storytelling by Lisa Baldwin. Because Easter falls so early this spring, this year’s event will not include an outdoor Easter egg hunt.
For more info, call 828-262-4532 or 828-264-8784.
Avery Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt March 22
The Avery County Parks and Recreation Department will sponsor an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 22, at 12:00 p.m. at the Parks and Recreation office, beside Newland Elementary School, in Newland.
The egg hunt is for children ages 3 to 10. Participants should arrive by 11:45 a.m. and bring an Easter basket. For more information, call 828-733-8266.
Eagles Nest Easter Egg Hunt March 22
The second annual Eagles Nest Easter Egg Hunt takes place at The Lodges at Eagles Nest in Banner Elk on Saturday, March 22. The egg hunt, sports and activities last from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Great Camp Pavillion. Admission is free.
The Easter Egg Hunt begins includes eggs with prizes inside. Free food and beverages are available.
Any of the sports equipment and facilities, including the ropes course and climbing tower, are available for use by the public during the event. Depending on the crowd, organizers may get a game of soccer or flag football going.
For more info, call 828-898-8645 or click to www.EaglesNestBE.com.
Easter Egg Hunt on the Slopes March 23
On Sunday, March 23, Sugar Mountain Resort will host its second Easter egg hunt on the slopes. A golden egg containing a 2008-09 season pass will be among hundreds of fun-filled plastic eggs scattered over the lower portion of the Lower Flying Mile slope.
In addition to the golden egg, ten plastic eggs containing complimentary midweek, day 2008-09 lift/slope vouchers and five plastic eggs containing complimentary anytime, day 2008-09 lift/slope vouchers will be scattered over the Lower Flying Mile slope.
Participants will load the Yellow lift promptly at 9:00 a.m., unload at mid-station and meet at the Easter egg hunt start line that is clearly visible from the Yellow lift on Lower Flying Mile. As soon as all participants have gathered, the hunt will begin.
A valid slope pass and skis or snowboards are required for participation. Participants 12 years or younger are welcome, bunnies included. Bring an Easter basket.
Prizes will be awarded to the top three costumes judged on creativity. All participants will receive a complimentary ice skating voucher for next season.
For more info, call 1-800-SUGARMT or click to http://www.skisugar.com/calendar.
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