By Ronni Meier
For students and families hanging around the Upland area for Easter, finding family friendly activities can be a hunt in itself. Listed below are some options help you with your search. Good luck hunting and may the bunny be with you!
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Easter Choir Spectacular at Hanfield Hanfield United Methodist Church will be having an Easter service at 10 a.m. at the Marion YMCA which will feature an Easter choir conducted by Taylor senior, Tyler Wood. The church is expecting close to 1,000 people to be in attendance.
"I'm particularly excited because it's the first time I've ever conducted a group before. It's a little nerve racking but it's going to be fun," said Wood. "If students are sticking around the area, (Hanfield United Methodist Church) would be a great place to spend Easter."
On March 28, Hanfield will also be having an authentic Jewish Passover meal to celebrate the holiday. This is an event for the whole family, although there will not be any child care provided. For more information or if you want to sign up for the Passover meal, call the church office at 765-664-8726.
Easter Bunny Photo Opportunity The Easter Bunny has decided to visit Five Points Mall in Marion and is available for posed pictures for kids of all ages. He is located in the center court, and photo opportunities take place daily. Also, make sure to enter to win a Vermont Teddy Bear. Just sign up at the Easter Bunny set at Center Court. The winner will be drawn on Friday, March 29. Check out fivepointsmall.com/News___Events for times.
Million Egg Hunt On March 30, there is an Easter Egg Hunt from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. for children ages 2-12. This event will be held at the Marion High School football field. There will be prizes given away during the event as well. This event is presented by the New Life Community Church and additional support from Mike Anderson Dodge and the City of Marion. At 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday, the New Life Community Church will be continuing their current series, "Adoption Day." For additional information, contact the church at 765-664-9412.
Swayzee Easter Egg Hunt Looking around for a good time? Bring your kids on over to the Swayzee Easter Egg Hunt at the Swayzee Fire Barn on March 30 for 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Kids nine and under are encouraged to participate. They will be divided into four different age groups to hunt for eggs. The Easter bunny will be there to help in the hunt. In case of rain, eggs will be given out in the fire barn. Contact the Swayzee Junior Women's Club at 765-922-7505 for more information.
A Traditional Easter at Upland Community Church For your traditional Easter service, head over to Upland Community Church (UCC). On March 24 at 9 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., they will be celebrating Palm Sunday by continuing their series "Trek to Mount Mariah," a study on the life of Abraham. On March 28, UCC will have a Maundy Thursday at 7 p.m. for reflection and communion.
Good Friday service will be a short time of reflection beginning at noon. Other Upland area churches will be involved with the Good Friday service. On March 31, UCC will celebrate Easter with a traditional service at two times, beginning at 9 a.m. and at 11:15 a.m.
For more information, visit the Upland Community Church website at uplandcc.org
