Grant Axling, 8, has his eyes set on a blue egg ready for plucking during an Easter egg hunt at Fairwinds Winery on Saturday. About 50 kids ranging in age from 2 to 8 took part in the first hunt on the winery grounds. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Grant Axling, 8, has his eyes set on a blue egg ready for plucking during an Easter egg hunt at Fairwinds Winery on Saturday. About 50 kids ranging in age from 2 to 8 took part in the first hunt on the winery grounds. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

Let the hunt begin

By Steve Mullensky

For Peninsula Daily News

Grant Axling, 8, has his eyes set on a blue egg ready for plucking during an Easter egg hunt at Fairwinds Winery on Saturday. About 50 kids ranging in age from 2 to 8 took part in the first hunt on the winery grounds.

A 4-year-old boy runs excitedly after the perfect Easter egg during the 92nd Port Townsend Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt at Chetzemoka Park on Sunday. About 100 kids ages 0-8 scattered to look for decorated eggs, some of which were redeemable for prizes. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

A 4-year-old boy runs excitedly after the perfect Easter egg during the 92nd Port Townsend Elks Lodge Easter Egg Hunt at Chetzemoka Park on Sunday. About 100 kids ages 0-8 scattered to look for decorated eggs, some of which were redeemable for prizes. (Steve Mullensky/for Peninsula Daily News)

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