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Egg hunting season arrives

Several area communities plan events Saturday and next weekend

(Contributed photos) THE HERMANSVILLE EASTER Egg Hunt is slated for Saturday at the William Anderson Sportsman’s Club in Hermansville. Children up to age 10 are invited to collect eggs as well as win prizes. Each year the event draws hundreds of participants. Shown enjoying last year’s egg hunt are, in front, Alyssa Lundin, Kamden Bedgood, Londyn Wilkey and Kendall Bellefeuil; and in back is Alivia Gerow.

IRON MOUNTAIN — The Easter bunny will be popping up to spread some holiday joy at several community egg hunts.

This weekend’s events include:

HERMANSVILLE

The annual Hermansville Easter Egg Hunt takes place at 2 p.m. Saturday at the William Anderson Sportsman’s Club, W5616 First St. in Hermansville.

The event annually draws hundreds of children from the area, said co-organizer Sarah Lundin of Faithorn.

SCENE FROM LAST year’s Hermansville Easter Egg Hunt at the William Anderson Sportsman’s Club in Hermansville.

Children through age 10 can hunt for more than 1,000 candy-filled eggs. Several of those eggs will include tickets to be redeemed for prizes.

“Two bikes per age group will be top prizes,” she said.

Lundin noted there are many additional prizes as well, from Matchbox cars and Barbies to Nerf guns and Slip and Slides.

They have brought back raffle baskets this year. In addition to the women’s, men’s, boy and girl themed baskets, they also have Scentsy, an indoor camping/s’mores-making basket, pellet gun and J’s Sports gift certificate.

“There is also a baking-themed basket that you can enter just by purchasing from the bake sale,” Lundin said.

Tickets for raffle baskets are $2 each or 10 tickets for $15. All the funds raised from the raffle will go toward next year’s event.

They will host a bake sale during the hunt, offering a large variety of bars, muffins, cupcakes and cookies, including June’s cookies.

Everyone is encouraged to come and purchase goodies, she said.

In 2022, Lundin and Stephanie Malone of Hermansville took over the duties from Lynn Zelenak and Tina Anderson after about seven years.

“We wanted to keep something fun for the kids to do around the community,” said Lundin, adding they work year-round on the event.

Lundin looks forward to this year’s event, noting with the extra help, it will be bigger than last year.

In case of inclement weather, any changes will be posted on the Hermansville Easter Egg Hunt Facebook page.

FLORENCE, Wis.

A free Easter Egg Hunt is planned at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Florence County Library. The indoor event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

NIAGARA, Wis.

Niagara-area children through fifth grade are invited to the annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday at Heights Park in Niagara.

The kids will be divided into three separate age groups to hunt for eggs starting at 10 a.m.

In addition to the Niagara Women’s Club, the event is sponsored by the Niagara Lions Club, Knights of Columbus of Niagara and the Niagara Area Business Association.

CRYSTAL FALLS

Hop over to the Crystal Falls District Community Library for the Easter Story Hour and Egg Hunt from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

Kids can enjoy stories and search for eggs before they dash over to Runkle Lake for the Crystal Falls Business Association Easter Egg Hunt. Youngsters will also get an Easter book.

Kids are encouraged to bring their baskets.

The Crystal Falls Business Association’s Easter Egg Hunt will start at 11 a.m. Saturday at Runkle Lake Park in Crystal Falls. Kids will be divided into separate age brackets, with more than 2,000 eggs up for grabs.

Attendees are to note the changed in location this year, CFBA president Barbara Luck said.

“We believe this new place will allow for easier access for everyone,” she said.

Community residents are still able to pick up plastic eggs to be filled and returned by today at city hall. They welcome anything from candy, toys or money, she said.

“We wanted to get the community involved with the event,” said Luck.

The event also will feature a visit from the Easter bunny, during which parents can photograph their kids.

IRON RIVER

The West Iron District Library in Iron River is gearing up for its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday. The event, open to kids through age 12 in the community, begins at 10 a.m.

The library will have 1,500 eggs for the search, along with other treats and activities.

They will also have a sign-up for door prizes.

IRON MOUNTAIN

Today, kids in third through eighth grades will be challenged to build a Peep house at the Dickinson County Library in Iron Mountain.

Starting at 5 p.m., kids get to try to create a marshmallow home with various food items for their Peep.

No public voting will be done this year; instead, participants can take their creations home right away along with a goody bag. Registration is required by calling 906-774-1218.

Upcoming events include:

IRON MOUNTAIN

An Easter Eggstravaganza is set Saturday, March 30, at The Maxx Entertainment Center, at 2022 Aragon St., in Iron Mountain.

Doors will open at 10 a.m., with this egg drop schedule: 10:30 a.m., ages 3 and younger; 11 a.m., ages 4 to 5; 11:30 a.m., ages 6 to 7; noon, ages 8 to 9; 12:30 a.m., 10 and older.

Parents are asked to come to the venue as close to the start time as possible.

More than 5,000 eggs will be filled with goodies for kids to find.

Kids will be able to get their photo taken with the Easter bunny. In addition to the egg hunt, they will have a variety of games including bunny hop races, pin the tail on the bunny, and cornhole. Kids will also be able to enjoy Easter arts and crafts.

Concessions will also be available.

Kerrie Freeman is the event sponsor.

BEECHER, Wis.

The Northwoods Sports Recreations and Community Center will have its first Easter Special Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30.

The hunt begins at 1 p.m., with more than 2,500 eggs to be found. They will divide children in age groups from infants through high school students.

In addition to candy, prizes will be awarded in each age bracket after egg hunt is complete. Kids will be able to check their eggs for prizes.

Everyone also is invited to tour the facilities and see what the NSRCC will have to offer in the near future.

There is no entry fee to participate.

The non-profit is currently seeking items or monetary donations for candy and prizes. Anyone interested can contact or drop off at the NSRCC, N1711 U.S. 141 in Beecher, during store hours or call director Amanda Cox at 920-393-7944.

Cox is grateful for all her donations to make this event possible.

CRIVITZ, Wis.

Children ages 9 and younger are invited to the Crivitz Business Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30, at the Crivitz Community Veterans Park and Littleland Playground.

More than 3,000 eggs will be filled with candy, treats, toys, prizes, coupons and more. Tickets will also be placed in several to be redeemed for a larger prize.

Kids will be able to have their photo taken with the Easter bunny.

Terri Castelaz can be reached at 906-774-2772, ext. 241, or tcastelaz@ironmountaindailynews.com.

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