| Mount Vernon and Lisbon children invited to Annual Easter Egg hunt |
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MOUNT VERNON and LISBON, Iowa – Mount Vernon and Lisbon children are invited to take part in the annual Mount Vernon-Lisbon Easter Egg hunt Saturday, April 23, beginning promptly at 10 a.m. at the First Street Community Center, 221 First St. NE, Mount Vernon. This year’s event will be co-sponsored by the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group and the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Club. More than 200 children are expected to show up on the Saturday before Easter to celebrate. “This event has had several organizers and sponsors over the years,” said Alison Dix, Co-Chair of the event. “We are thrilled that this year we are able to bring together The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Club and the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group, two wonderful volunteer nonprofits as co-sponsors.” Organizers will have more than 3,000 plastic eggs on hand stuffed with candy and prizes. Children will be divided into three categories based on age: Aged 0-2 years Ages 3-5 Ages 6 and up The event is expected to take place outside on the football field behind the Community Center. In case of rain, the event will take place inside the First Street Community Center gymnasium. Questions can be directed to Alison Dix at (319) 573-4801. About the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group exists to improve the social and economic well-being of Mount Vernon and Lisbon by capitalizing on their unique identity, assets and character. Mount Vernon was selected as a Main Street community in 2008, and practices economic development within the context of historic preservation. About the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Club The Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Club is a volunteer group comprised of residents from the towns of Mt. Vernon and Lisbon who are dedicated to enhancing their communities through public improvement efforts and fund-raising projects. The organization also offers a great opportunity for social networking. |
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