b'Calling all kidsof ALL ages (and pets too)Its just about time for Scugogs unofficial HAPPIEST DAY of the year!On Easter Sunday, April 9 at 12 noon, in front of CanadaWe are just thrilled that our event brings a bit of laugh-Post at 192 Queen Street, Port Perrys Easter Bonnet Paradeter, levity and creativity to the community, Pam concluded.and Contest will commence.Want to enter but dont know where to begin as far as This event was started by The Church Chicks United ofbonnet making is concerned? Just grab any hat and a hot the Port Perry United Church back in 2009 and has beenglue gun and let your imagination go wild! embraced by the community from the start.There is a category for every hat - just make sure to come Each bonnet contest participant gets a prize ribbon andto the tent in front of RBC, a special yummy Easter treat. However, many are going210 Queen St., to register (opens at 11:30 a.m.). We dont for one of the 22 massive horse show type ribbons that aredo pre-registration, as the Chicks need to see the hat to place given out to each categories winner and runner-up.in the correct category. For example: ALL oversized hats (i.e. Karen Staniland of The Kids Cupboard (clothing andover 24 wide or 24 tall) worn by participants ages 5-15 go consignment for all ages) is the events long time ribboninto the Most Likely to Cause a Traffic Accident category. sponsor. For questions you can DM to the Church Chicks in-We are especially proud that this is a free and inclusivestagram @chickbonnets or email chickbonnets@hotmail.event for all ages, says Pam Hollett, whose idea this was tocom.have a bonnet contest 14 years ago. Each year the Church Chicks pick a worthy charity in which freewill donations can be made at the event. We felt that Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham is the perfect fit with our event this year, as it raises awareness in kids about compassion and respect for our communities most fragile, commented Pam. She goes on to explain a half dozen very touching in-stances, where families have reached out to the Church Chicks after a family member has passed and expressed34th annual Easter Egg Hunthow important the event was to them. Some were of fond memories of making hats together to compete in the grandparent and grandchild category.This popular thirty-four year old tradition is always Some have shared the overall joy the event brought theira huge hit. This free fun event will be back on Queen relative. A family member even told of how their lovedStreet this year at approximately 1 p.m., following the ones Easter bonnet, that was placed front and center atEaster Bonnet Contest, starting at 11:30 a.m.their memorial service.ThiseventisallthankstoKenKoury,ownerof Nutty Chocolatier who wanted something for the kids to do and obviously it worked, because there is always a huge turnout. ThefunkeepshappeningasKenoffersanother Easter promotion, held in store, called Find the Bunny with the Money. In selected chocolate bunnies you just might find gift certificates worth money!99FFOOCCUUSS A APPRRILIL 2 2020323'