St. Marys Kinettes to host annual Easter Egg Hunt

By Wendy Lamond

One of the longstanding events many look forward to every year is a visit from the Easter Bunny, who always makes an appearance at the St. Marys Kinettes Easter Egg Hunt.

The bunny is usually a hit with the little ones, but some still get a little frightened.

This year, the hunt will take place on Saturday, April 4, from 9-11 a.m. at Lions Park in Milt Dunnell Field.

As in past years, the club will accept donations of money and non-perishable food items for the Salvation Army food bank.

Kids between zero and nine years old must be accompanied by an adult.

The Easter Egg Hunt has been held annually since the early ‘80s and has carried on in all different weather.

“Rain is always an enemy, but being the strong club we are, we persist and carry on,” said Kinettes life member Phyllis Spearin.

It originally started at the park beside the quarry. It was then moved to Westover Inn and remained there for years until moving to Milt Dunnell Field in 2020 where it was more of a drive-through hunt due to pandemic restrictions.

Kids can search for an egg and trade it in for a delicious Easter treat. There are also games and face painting.

Kids and their families are welcome to come out on Saturday morning and meet the Easter Bunny.