Monster egg hunt set next weekend

McMinnville?s Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for its annual egg hunt next Saturday, April 1. Thousands of eggs will be hid outside the Civic Center.

Because of this, it?s time for chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and colored eggs. Brightly colored eggs are used to represent the sunlight of spring.

Easter is April 16 but get ready for a lot of sunlight, as McMinnville Parks and Recreation might just have enough eggs to make the sun envious. There will be over 3,600 eggs available during the Eggstravaganza, so let the festivities begin.

The Easter Hunt Eggstravaganza is scheduled for Saturday, April 1. The fun will begin at noon for ages 6-9, and 2 p.m. for ages 2-5.

?Last year?s Eggstravaganza was wonderful,? said wellness and aquatic manager Justin Scott. ?It was unbelievable. I?ve never seen so many kids pick up eggs before.?

Plan to sign up early and stay late so you don?t miss any of the exciting activities. Gilley Frog will be available to welcome all the children to the Easter Egg Hunt.

Included in the prizes will be a free Jungle Jym birthday party, portable CD players, portable cassette players, portable CD/cassette stereo, a camera and much, much more.

Preregistration will cost $4 and can be made at McMinnville Civic Center or registration at the event, which will be held at the Jungle Jym/city field, will be $5.

For ages 10-16, Parks and Recreation will once again hold an incredible egg hunt. The Ultimate After Dark Egg Hunt will be held at 8 p.m. April 1 at the Jungle Jym.

Over 1,400 eggs will be available. Over 100 prizes will be given away including an MP3 Player, portable CD Player, portable cassette player, cameras, free one-month and daily pool passes and more.

Admission is $5 per person with tickets on sale now.

For tickets or more information, come by McMinnville Civic Center or call 473-1212.