Skagit Valley Herald / goskagit.com
Thursday, April 17, 2014 - E3
COMMUNITY EASTER BASKET SALE: Island Hospital Auxiliary will have handmade Easter baskets for sale from 9 a.m. to noon today in the 24th Street entrance of Island Hospital, 1211 24th St., Anacortes. Proceeds will benefit programs and services at Island Hospital. 360-293-8393. EASTER EGG COLORING: Decorate Easter eggs from 4 to 7 p.m. today at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Alger. Also, enter the coloring contest; winners in three age groups will be announced at the Alger Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19. 360-724-0340.
EASTER EVENTS
IN THE AREA
CMV EASTER EGG HUNT: Country Meadow Village will host an Easter egg hunt at 2 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Village, 1501 Collins Road, Sedro-Woolley. Kids ages 10 and younger are welcome. Punch and cookies will be served. Free. 360-8560404. EASTER EGG DASH: The annual egg hunt for ages 12 and younger begins at 6 p.m. Friday, April 18, at Storvik Park, 1110 32nd St., Anacortes. Bring your own basket. Free. 360-293-1918. KIWANIS EGG HUNT: 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, Maiben Park, 1011 E. Greenleaf Ave., Burlington. Ages 8 and younger can hunt for more than 4,000 eggs filled with candy and toys. Rain or shine. Free. EASTER EGG HUNT: The La Conner Fire Department’s annual Easter Egg Hunt for ages 11 and younger begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, in Pioneer Park, La Conner. Free. 360-6614781. CHILDREN’S EGG HUNT: Hillcrest Christian Fellowship will host its annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at 1830 S. 13th St., Mount Vernon. Activities include egg hunts for ages 12 and younger, crafts, face art, a bounce house and photos with the Easter Bunny. Free.
360-424-3006 or hillcrestcf.org. NEIGHBORHOOD EGG HUNT: Ages 12 and younger can enjoy an egg hunt, games, photos with the Easter Bunny and more at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 301 S. 18th St., Mount Vernon. This event is co-hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church and Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church. Free. 360-424-3628. ALGER EGG HUNT: Enjoy a potluck brunch and Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at Alger Community Hall, 18735 Parkview Lane, Alger. The hunt will be divided into three age groups. Older kids are invited to use metal detectors to find hidden treasure. 360-724-0340. STANWOOD EASTER
PARADE: The Stanwood Easter Parade will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, beginning near the train station at the east end of town and proceeding down Main Street. Everyone is welcome to participate — walkers, bicyclists, old cars, even dogs on leashes. Meet at 10:30 a.m. in the parking lot near the Stanwood train station. No entry fee. 360629-4414. OAK HARBOR EGG HUNT: Concordia Lutheran Church will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19, at 590 N. Oak Harbor Road, Oak Harbor. Kids from toddlers through preteens are welcome. Free. Rain or shine. 360-6752548. ADULT EASTER EGG HUNT: Skagit Valley Gardens will host its 12th annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at noon Saturday,
April 19, at 18923 Peter Johnson Road, Mount Vernon. Ages 21 and older are invited to hunt for eggs among the blooming display gardens, with a prize for every egg, children’s activities and more. 360-424-6760 or skagit valleygardens.com. FIND EASTER EGGS: Children up to age 12 can hunt for candy-filled Easter eggs starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Riverfront Park, 1001 River Road, Sedro-Woolley. 360-8551841. TEENS FLASHLIGHT EGG HUNT: Burlington teens can search in the dark for eggs starting at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Whitmarsh Fields. The Burlington Healthy Community Coalition will host this H.U.B. Project (Help Unify Burlington) event. Prize donations are needed. 360-757-3311.