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Easter egg hunts bring a sense of joy to children and adults each year.
They serve as a marker for the season of renewal and as a way to welcome spring, and they are taking on a different significance this year, as just about all of the events that have been held or will be held throughout the Tri-State Area will be returning to their traditional look and feel.
In 2020, Easter egg hunts were among the first events that had to be canceled because of concerns about the coronavirus. They were among the first activities to return last spring, but their formats had to be significantly adjusted. Many became drive-through activities, some put a strict number who could participate and all required social distancing and the use of masks and hand sanitizer and some were just canceled.
Most are returning to their original formats this year and will offer the chance for children to enjoy time outside, celebrate the season and collect a candy- or prize-filled egg or two along the way.
Steubenville's recreation department again is joining with First Westminster Church to organize the return of the city's annual hunt, which will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Belleview Park. Lori Fetherolf, Steubenville's recreation director, said her department is expecting a crowd closer to the 150 participants they have seen in past years. More than 5,000 eggs will be hidden in the park this year, she explained. And, the event will be accessible to children and adults with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities, Fetherolf explained.
Also Saturday, a hunt will be held at the Crossroads Ministry Center on Kragel Road. Beginning at 11 a.m., the event will feature 10,000 eggs, crafts and a food truck.
On Sunday, the Brooke Hills Park Easter Egg Trail will open at 1 p.m. Admission to the event is $5.
Hancock County Parks and Recreation will host an "Egg Drop" Sunday as part of its Spring Fling Open Air Market, featuring the Easter Bunny dropping eggs from a helicopter around 2 p.m. The market will be on Gas Valley Road near New Manchester.
Also on Sunday, Fort Steuben Burial Estates will hold its 31st-annual Easter Egg hunt beginning at 2 p.m.
April 16 will see the Edwin J. Bowman Baseball Field in Weirton come alive at 11 a.m. The city's Board of Parks and Recreation has said more than 6,000 eggs, prizes, cookies and hot dogs will be part of the hunt, and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.
The annual John "Wiz" Fabian Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, co-sponsored by Scott Fabian and the Mingo Knights of Columbus Council No. 4361, will be held April 16, beginning at noon at Aracoma Park. It will include a light lunch and drinks along with a presence by the Easter Bunny. Reservations are needed and can be made by calling Scott Fabian at (740) 275-6550; by calling or texting Shawn Zarych, grand knight, at (740) 457-6762; or by sending an e-mail to mingocouncil4361@gmail.com.
Easter Egg hunts offer a few hours of fun and help to bring together residents from all parts of the area. It's good to see them return in a format that can be enjoyed by everyone.