Village Plans Easter Egg Hunt April 23

The village of Dexter is planning its first Easter egg hunt April 23 at .

The impetus for the event is to draw more people to use the village's numerous parks.

"We were looking for ways to promote our parks and help familiarize people with where they are located," said Allison Bishop, community development director. "Community Park, in particular," she pointed out. "We spent a lot of money and time developing over five years, and we haven't had a lot of people using it."

The Easter egg hunt is open to children ages 10 and younger. The Easter bunny will be on hand throughout the event, which runs from 10 a.m.-noon. Tickets cost $2 in advance and $3 the day of the event and may be purchased at the

"We need something to help us gauge how many people plan to attend, since this is our first year," Bishop said.

The Easter egg hunt will be divided into three age categories: 3 and younger; 4 to 6; and 7 to 10. Bishop said three different areas of the park will be roped off for the event, and depending on how many participants show up, officials will set a limit on the amount of eggs any one person may pick up.

Prizes for the eggs have been donated by several local businesses, including  and Lazer Planet. The Dexter Rotary Club and the Dexter Lions Club are co-sponsors of the event.

"We're hoping for a good turnout," Bishop said. "We could get 20, or we could get 300 people."

For more information, visit villageofdexter.org.