Some people like to hunt for their eggs and others prefer to swim for them. Well, at least that is what area children will do at the 8th Annual Kentwood Public Schools Aquatics Center In-Water Easter Egg Hunt.
Set for March 24 from noon to 1 p.m., the aquatic center staff fills its pool up with bright color Easter Eggs with area children having the chance to jump in and collect as many as they can.
According to Joey Sutherlin, one of the organizers, more than 200 children attended last year’s In-Water Easter Egg Hunt, “but thanks to the generosity of our Kentwood community, we were able to accommodate them all and increase that number.”
Organizers for the annual event have put a call out to the community to once again donate items. The items needed are:
• plastic Easter eggs
• sandwich baggies or clear Easter gift baggies
• chocolate bunnies
• candy
• aquatic or Easter toys
• cash donations
Donations should be dropped off at the pool, located at the East Kentwood High School, 6230 Kalamazoo Ave. SE. The aquatic center is located at Entrance K. Organizers are asking that donations be dropped off by 2 p.m. March 21.
The March 24 In-Water Easter Egg Hunt is free and open to the public. Children four and under will meet at the splash pool with their egg hunt starting at 12:15 p.m. Children five and up will be at 12:35 p.m. and second round, if needed will be at 12:50 p.m.
