There will be egg hunting, free hot dogs for the kids, games and prizes for all ages. The games are egg relay races, egg toss contest, rabbit ring toss, face painting, bean bag bunny bashing, and fishing. Ages 3 to 6 will start hunting at 10:00 a.m. and children 7to 10 will begin at 11:00 a.m. Lions Park on Cedar Ravine in Placerville. Free to the public for the hunt. For more information contact: Lynn Thompson (530) 295-1316
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