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Children rush to gather colored eggs tucked in the grass at Moraga Commons Park. Photo Andy Scheck
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It was a BYOB (bring your own basket) event Saturday at Moraga Commons Park during the 33rd annual Spring Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Moraga Junior Women's Club. "Members used to hard-boil eggs and hand dye them for the event," said JWC member Debbie Purcell. She said the club produced 1,200 eggs its first year. On the sun-dappled day this past weekend in Moraga, the hillsides at the Commons were covered with colorfully-clad children, 8 and under, searching for toy- and sticker-filled eggs and enjoying games, face painting, crafts and bounce houses.
Families arrived with cameras in hand to catch the action. If you missed the excitement, or if your kids crave a double dose, several Lamorinda events are scheduled the day before Easter.
Rotary Club of Orinda will host its free Spring Egg Hunt for children yearning to find that perfect egg at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 4 at the Orinda Community Park (also a bring-your-own-basket event). That same day, the Lafayette Community Foundation serves up its Bunny Brunch, including a pancake brunch, live show egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny at 11 a.m. at the Lafayette Community Center's Live Oak room. Tickets are $8, however recreation staff cautions that the event usually sells out, so register early. Online ticket sales accepted until April 3 at www.LafayetteRec.org. Also in Lafayette on April 4, kids through second grade can join the fun at 10 a.m. for the Community Egg Scramble at Lafayette Plaza Park (near the Park Theater), presented by the Rotary Club of Lafayette and E. Bunny. For those more inclined to sit and smile, the Easter Bunny will be at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center in Moraga for a photo op with children from noon to 3 p.m. April 4.
Easter Sunday falls on April 5 this year, so time's a-wasting. Hop to it!
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA