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Local egg hunts supply fun for area kids

Posted April 19, 2022 1:00 am

BY HOLLY KEE hkee@localsouthernnews.com

Marion High School art students, who spent time painting faces, were among several volunteers that contributed to a successful egg hunt at Jones Park in Marion on Saturday. Courtesy of MHS Artroom

MARION - In between rainy, cold days, Saturday's sunshine made it possible for local kids to enjoy Easter activities in Marion.

At Zion United Church of Christ, at least 30 kids gathered for the church's annual egg hunt and activities.

"We've been doing it ever since I came here 14 years ago," said Pastor John Holst. "I'm sure they had it before, too."

Along with an egg hunt, were games, treats, and story time.

The Easter Bunny even put in an appearance, portrayed this year by 14-year-old Gwendolyn Weaver.

About 100 kids converged on Jones Park where a group of volunteers worked to put on an egg hunt with other activities including food, games, a photo shoot, face painting by Marion High School art students, and even an appearance by Gary the Therapy Dog from the Marion Police Department.

"We had a great event," said Beverly Daniel-Stewart, one of the organizers of the event. "Even the adults had fun."

The Huntt kids, Josiah, back left, Lillie, left, Olivia, right, and twins, Roe and Royal, enjoyed a visit with the Easter Bunny, played by Gwendolyn Weaver, during the annual egg hunt at Marion's Zion United Church of Christ. Courtesy of Alan Rushing

Two-year-old Rosie Weaver catches a nap on the shoulder of the Easter Bunning during the annual egg hunt at Marion's Zion United Church of Christ on Saturday. Rosie probably felt comfortable doing that since her older sister, Gwendolyn, was inside the costume. Courtesy of Alan Rushing

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