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Easter egg hunts on tap this weekend

by Western News
| April 9, 2009 12:00 AM

Easter arrives this weekend and a certain bunny rabbit and brightly-colored eggs will be among the sights at local events for children.

In Libby, the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by Youth Court Services is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. Saturday at J. Neils Memorial Park.

Age groups include: Walking to age 2, ages 3-5, ages 5-9 and ages 10-12. For each age group, a grand prize will be awarded along with second-place and third-place prizes. And more than 150 prize eggs will be hidden for each age group.

In Troy, the annual Roosevelt Park Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Children 12 years old and younger are invited to come to the park and search for eggs filled with prizes. The Easter Bunny will also make an appearance at the free, volunteer- and donation-supported event.