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Easter egg hunts planned on Peninsula this weekend

Easter egg hunts are planned across the North Olympic Peninsula this weekend.

Here’s a rundown of the events by city:

PORT ANGELES

KONP egg hunt

PORT ANGELES — The annual KONP Easter egg hunt — generally the largest on the North Olympic Peninsula — will be at the Clallam County Fairgrounds, 1608 W. 16th St., at 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

This event is free for those 8 and younger. Attendees must have their own baskets for collecting eggs.

There are no event prizes, and egg collection will be limited.

Parents or caregivers wanting their child to be eligible for a post-event prize need to preregister by picking up a registration form from local sponsors.

For more information, phone the radio station at 360-457-1450.

Easter on the Farm

PORT ANGELES — Duneach Farm will host Easter on the Farm from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The event at the farm at 256782 U.S. Highway 101 is free. A thank-you/barn fund box will collect contributions to support the farm animals.

An Easter egg hunt with prizes will be from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., followed by a potluck from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

There will be a demonstration of medieval archery/thrown weapons from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

From noon to 4 p.m., Eli the Camel, Peppermint the donkey, Cash the Welsh pony and baby lambs and chicks will be available.

Sodas, carrots and assorted critter snacks will be available for purchase for 50 cents each.

For more information, phone Becky Northaven at 360-477-0022, email northaven.herding@gmail.com or visit http://tinyurl.com/pdn-easteronfarm.

Hunt by horseback

PORT ANGELES — Freedom Farm will host a horseback Easter egg hunt from noon to 2 p.m. Sunday.

The suggested donation is $10 per rider or $20 for a family at the farm at 493 Spring Road off Old Olympic Highway.

The fundraiser will help the Freedom Farm Horsemanship Team earn money to compete in rated horse shows off the North Olympic Peninsula.

Children weighing less than 90 pounds will have the opportunity to hunt Easter eggs while being led around on horseback.

Eggs also will be available to hunt on the ground for those choosing not to ride.

For more information, phone Mary Gallagher at 360-460-6410.

Eggstravaganza

PORT ANGELES — William Shore Memorial Pool, 225 E. Fifth St., will have an in-water egg hunt from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

The entry fee for the egg hunt is $5.25 per local participant or $10.50 non-district.

There will be prizes and candy.

Participants in the egg hunt can stay for open swim from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at no additional charge.

For more information, phone James Schultz at 360-417-9767, email jschultz@williamshorepool.org or visit www.williamshorepool.org.

SEQUIM

Sequim Elks

SEQUIM — The Sequim Elks Lodge will host a free Easter egg hunt for children up to 11 years old at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Hunts at the lodge at 143 Port Williams Road are planned for three age groups: zero to 3, 4 to 7 and 8 to 11.

A visit is expected from the Easter Bunny.

For more information, phone Karen Lewis at 360-460-0380 or email 3lewis@q.com.

PORT TOWNSEND

Oldest hunt on Sunday

PORT TOWNSEND — The Port Townsend Elks Lodge’s 86th annual Easter egg hunt will be the oldest continuous egg hunt on the Olympic Peninsula and one of the oldest in the state, according to lodge members.

It will begin at 8 a.m. Sunday at Chetzemoka Park on Jackson Street at Blaine Street.

For more information, phone the lodge at 360-385-0317.

American Legion

PORT TOWNSEND — More than 60 dozen eggs will be hidden for the ladies auxiliary of the American Legion Post 26 annual Easter egg hunt at the Fred Lewis Scout Cabin Park at 1 p.m. Sunday.

The free public hunt will be at the park, formerly Legion Park, at 3075 Discovery Road.

It will go on rain or shine.

Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: 0 to 4, 5 to 8 and 9 to 12.

CHIMACUM

Food, face painting

CHIMACUM — Lutheran Church of the Redeemer will host a community Easter party and egg hunt at 11 a.m. Saturday.

The event at the church at 45 Redeemer Way will include food, face painting, crafts, storytime and egg hunts in three age groups.

For more information, phone 360-385-6977.

JOYCE

Community egg hunt

JOYCE — The Kitchens family is hosting a community Easter egg hunt at the Crescent School grounds at 10 a.m. Saturday.

The hunt will be at 50350 state Highway 112.

Prizes will be awarded in three age groups: 3 and younger, 4 to 6 years and 7 to 10 years.

For more information, phone the Kitchens family before 7:30 p.m. at 360-928-3216.

FORKS

Community hunt

FORKS — The 2016 annual Community Easter Egg Hunt will be held at the Tillicum Park baseball fields at 1 p.m. Saturday.

There will be a drawing for two bikes, chocolate rabbits and some stuffed animals in addition to the egg hunt.

Children will be separated into three age groups: 3 and younger, 4 to 8 and 9 to 12.

Contributors are Sully’s and Forks Outfitters, sponsored by the Forks Elks Lodge.

Adult Easter egg hunt

FORKS — Blakeslee’s Bar and Grill, 1222 S. Forks Ave., will hold its first adult Easter egg hunt at 6 p.m. Saturday.

Attendees are asked to bring their own baskets.

For more information, phone 360-374-5003.

Easter Breakfast

FORKS ­— The Forks Elks Lodge, 941 Merchants Road, will host an Easter breakfast open to the public from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday.

The menu will include ham, sausage, biscuits and gravy, pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, hashbrowns, orange juice or coffee.

Tickets are $8 for those 12 and older, unless a senior citizen, or $6 for those ages 4 to 11. Those younger than 3 eat for free.

The event is sponsored by Concerned Citizens and the Forks Emblem Club.

Easter at Kalaloch

FORKS — Kalaloch Lodge will host an Easter egg hunt by the beach at 11 a.m. Sunday.

The lodge is at 157151 U.S. Highway 101.

The Easter Bunny is expected to make an appearance.

For more information, phone Creekside Restaurant at 360-962-2271 or visit www.thekalalochlodge.com/easter.

CLALLAM BAY

Easter egg hunt

CLALLAM BAY — An Easter egg hunt is planned for children in the sixth grade and younger starting at 11 a.m. Saturday.

The hunt will be at 16933 state Highway 112.

Prizes, eggs and goodies will be offered at this event, sponsored by the West End Youth and Community Center and friends.

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