Easter guide 2022

DAVENPORT – Lincoln County youths won't be lacking for their Easter Egg hunt fixes this weekend. Hunts are planned in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Harrington and Sprague this Saturday, April 16 before Easter Sunday April 17.

Community breakfasts are also planned in Davenport and Odessa Saturday.

Refer to the church service guide in this week's Record-Times for information regarding Easter Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services around the county.

Davenport Lions Club to host Egg Hunt, Breakfast

City Park in Davenport will be filled with kids looking to get their fix of Easter Eggs Saturday at 9 a.m.

The Lions Club will lay out 500 to 600 eggs around the park for children aged birth through fifth grade to scamper after in stampede-like fashion when the clock strikes 9.

"If you want to see it, you're going to want to get there about 10 minutes early," Lions Club member Tim Hosking said. "This thing is over in about 35 seconds."

The eggs were stuffed with goodies by Davenport High School FBLA.

Matt Wagner is chairing the committee overseeing the Easter Egg Hunt, which will also include a canned food drive to benefit the local Care and Share.

Hungry locals can enjoy breakfast across the street at Memorial Hall from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. It's an all-you-can-eat affair chaired by Patrick Katz. The menu consists of pancakes, ham, sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. A breakfast costs $7.50 per person.

Reardan Lions Club expects thousands of eggs at local hunt

East County parents wanting to give their kids multiple opportunities to grab some Easter Eggs can head to City Park in Reardan after the hunt in Davenport. The local Lions Club is hosting Reardan's version of an Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m.

"(The) whistle blows at 10, and it is over almost by 10:10," organizer Dale Swant said. "The kids love it and run all over collecting filled plastic eggs."

City Park will be sectioned by age for the hunt. Each child will receive a stuffed animal for their hunting efforts.

Swant said the Lions Club lays out thousands of eggs in the park for the event.

Sprague hunt has more than 1,200 eggs

The Easter bunny and egg hunters are expected to turn out Saturday, April 16, to Sprague City Park.

The Sprague Chamber of Commerce event is set for 10 a.m. at Sprague School, 614 W. Fifth St.

Sprague egg hunt "helper" Joy Wilken said the community is excited to see children back in the park for Easter. Shari Stowell is the other chairman.

This year, more than 1,200 eggs will be hidden on the school grounds.

Two years ago, the community provided Easter baskets for families due to the coronavirus-related mandates. Last year, turnout was small, with many unsure about attending due to continuing mandates.

Not so, this year.

"We have over 1,200 eggs ready to go," she said, noting there are candy, dyed and hard-boiled, money and prize eggs for children ages 0 through fifth-grade. "The Fire Department will blow the siren when it's time to go."

A guest appearance is also expected from the Easter bunny, she said, noting youth and adults can have a photo taken with him.

Odessa plans Easter Egg fun

Go Odessa Recreation is going to have a flashlight easter egg hunt that starts at around 8:15 p.m. Thursday. (Editor's note: Our print version incorrectly states the date of this event due to a reporting error.)

The Odessa Lion's Club will be returning for their annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at 10 a.m.

It will take place in three areas of Reiman Park. The youngest children up to age three will look for candy-filled plastic eggs in the fenced playground area. This will be located east of the basketball hoops.

Children aged four to six will search the grassy area just west of the playground. This section will take place at the volleyball nets.

Kids aged seven to nine will search both the picnic area and pool section filled with trees.

Three golden eggs will be placed for each age group. The golden egg will have something special from the Easter Bunny.

Each winner will be asked to pose for a photo for the paper.

Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Harrington Lions Club

Harrington will have their annual Easter Egg hunt hosted by the Lions Club Saturday at 10 a.m. This event is for children from birth to grade 6. The Easter Egg hunt will take place on the lawn of Harrington School.

Area Easter church service guide

Many churches in Davenport, Odessa, Reardan, Edwall, Harrington and Marlin have unique services planned for Easter weekend, including Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday depending on denomination.

The following churches responded to inquiries by The Record-Times, and their Easter service times and related events are listed below.

Christ Lutheran Church (Odessa)

Community sunrise service at 6 a.m. will be held at the Odessa cemetery. Brunch following the service will be at Foursquare Church. Regular Sunday School hours starting at 9:15 am. Easter Sunday Services will start at 10:30 a.m.

First Presbyterian (Davenport)

An evening of worship and prayer is Friday at 6:30 p.m. and Easter Sunday service is at 10 a.m. under the direction of Dr. Joshua Hurd.

Harvest Celebration of the Assemblies of God (Davenport)

A dramatic presentation will precede service at 10:45 a.m. Sunday before a regular Easter celebration under the direction of Pastor Kim Kruger.

Harrington Community Church

Harrington Community Church will be holding a viewing for the movie Passion of the Christ at 6 p.m. Friday. Popcorn and candy will be provided.

Heritage Church (Odessa)

Community sunrise services start at 6 a.m. and will be held at the Odessa Cemetery. Brunch will be offered at Foursquare Church following the sunrise services. Services will be under the direction of Reverend Jon Hayashi.

Lake Roosevelt Bible Church (Seven Bays)

Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. and Easter Sunday service is at 10 a.m. under the direction of Pastor Mark Smith.

Reardan Presbyterian Church

A Maundy Thursday service recognizing Jesus's Last Supper with his disciples is Thursday at 7 p.m. A community sunrise service is at the Reardan Cemetery at 7 a.m. followed by Easter Sunday service at 10 a.m. under the direction of Reverend Katie Waltar.

Roman Catholic Holy Sacrifice (Davenport and Reardan)

A Good Friday service is scheduled for 6 p.m. and two Holy Saturday services are scheduled for 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. in Davenport. Then, Easter Sunday services are scheduled for 8:30 a.m. in Davenport and 10:30 a.m. in Reardan.

Salem Lutheran Church (Marlin)

Sunday worship is scheduled for 7:45 a.m. under the direction of Reverend Pierce Chadburn.

St. Joseph's Catholic Church (Odessa)

Mass is Saturday at 5 p.m. at Sacred Heart in Wilbur, Sunday at 8 a.m. at St. Joseph in Odessa and Sunday 9:30 a.m. at St. Agnes in Ritzville. Services will be under the direction of Friar Rory Pitstick.

Stedfast Baptist Church (Davenport)

An Easter dinner will follow the regular Easter Sunday service at 11 a.m. The regular evening service at 6 p.m. is also scheduled under the direction of Pastor Doug Vinci.

Trinity Bible Fellowship (Davenport)

Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. A sunrise service will be hosted at City Park at 7 a.m. Sunday before regular service at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of Pastor Steve McLachlan.

Zion Lutheran (Davenport)

A Maundy Thursday service is at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran in Egypt, and a Good Friday service is at 7 p.m. in Davenport. Easter Sunday services are at 8:30 a.m. in Egypt and 11 a.m. in Davenport under the direction of Pastor Stacey Friedland.

Zion-Emmanuel Lutheran (Odessa)

A Holy Thursday service is at 6:30 p.m. A Good Friday Service is at 6:30 p.m. Easter breakfast is at 9:00 a.m and Easter service at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Reverend Pierce Chadburn.