Easter egg hunts loom

CHENEY — Grab your baskets, kids!

With Easter slightly more than a week away, several communities are gearing up for the traditional egg hunts that draw children to area parks in search of eggs, candy and other loot.

If they’re lucky, they may even catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny.

In advance of the Easter holiday on Sunday, March 31, several egg hunts are set for next Saturday, March 30, around the area. Scheduled events include:

Airway Heights – The Airway Heights Parks and Recreation Department hosts its Easter egg hunt at 9 a.m. in Sunset Park. There will be age-separated divisions; children ages 2-10 may participate.

Cheney – The Cheney Kiwanis annual Spring Egg Hunt is at 11 a.m. in Salnave Park. Children ages 2-10 can participate.

Fairfield – Spokane County Fire District No. 2 is hosting an egg hunt at 11 a.m. in Thiel Park. Before the hunt, there’s a free community breakfast at Fairfield Community Center from 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Medical Lake – The annual Medical Lake Kiwanis Club event is set for 11 a.m., in Waterfront Park. There will be multiple age divisions.

Rosalia – The Rosalia Lions Club is hosting an egg hunt in City Park at 11 a.m. An easter breakfast is available at Rosalia Community Church from 9-11 a.m. before the hunt.

Sprague – The Sprague Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt is at 10 a.m. at Sprague Elementary School. It is open to children ages 5-10.