SOUTH COVE EGG HUNT - Notes from 1998 or 1997.

SUPPLIES:

bunny suit

basket filled with candy for bunny

approx. 1200 plastic eggs

several bags of individually wrapped candies

4 "gold coins" for prize winning eggs

4 prizes--age appropriate

several large boxes for eggs to be returned

megaphone, whistle or horn

signs, stakes and tape to rope off areas

large coffee pot (50 cups)

generator or enough extension cords

doughnuts or other breakfast type snack

juice for children

utensils and paper goods as needed

THINGS THAT CAN BE DONE IN ADVANCE

1. Reserve bunny suit.

I've rented from Brocklind's in Bellevue, 455-4554, and Graight's in Renton, 226-2000. We use the "full suit, with head". You'll need size or height of bunny person.

2. Fill eggs with candy and "gold coin".

Costco has a good selection of candy and the best prices. It doesn't have to be "Easter" candy but it does need to be individually wrapped.

3. Get a prize for each age group.

Prizes can be anything you choose. Some past ideas have been: large chocolate bunnies; stuffed animals; gift certificates to McDonalds, Iss.Movie Theater; Zones, and Chuck E. Cheese.

4. Coffee pot and generator

These can be rented from AA Rentals just across 1-90 in Issaquah, 392-9200. It's a 24 hour rental so arrange for pick up late Friday afternoon and return Saturday.

5. Utensils and paper goods for refreshments.

Plastic table cloth, hot cups, napkins, spoons, cream & sugar, plates and utensils needed for snacks.

6. Signs, stakes and tape for park.

These can bought at Eagle. Wooden stakes and signs can be saved from year to year. Tape should be a bright color and waterproof.

7. Neighborhood announcements

Make up signs for mailbox centers about 2 weeks prior to hunt. Don't forget to use plastic protectors.