The Kiwanis Club Easter Egg Hunt has been going on for about 50 years, John Crain, president, said.

The tradition continues when the Kiwanians will be in Gunn Park this Saturday, April 9 distributing the eggs and getting the hunt areas set up before the hunters are released to search for their eggs.

The hunt starts at 11 a.m. sharp, on that day, and at11:05 a.m., “It’s all over,” chuckled Bob Eckles, who is the chairman of the annual hunt.

“We hope everybody brings their kids and enjoys the morning,” Crain said.

Each child needs to bring their own basket to collect the eggs, which will have coupons from area businesses or candy in them.

Preschool children should go to the area below #2 Shelter House, kindergarten through second grade children will meet south of the #2 Shelter House and third, fourth and fifth grade children will meet on the north side of the entrance road to the park, Crain said.

Parking is by #1, #2 and #3 Shelter houses.

The Easter Bunny will be there and photos can be taken with the bunny by parents, Eckles said.

Fort Scott High School Key Club and the Mud Turtle Softball Team helped stuff the eggs with coupons and candy, Eckles said.

Some Key Club students will help the morning of the hunt as well, he said.

The annual event is funded by donations from the community that includes cash from Diehl, Banwart and Bolton CPA, R & R Equipment, Heidrick’s Hardware, Big Sugar Lumber, Don’s Spirits, Iron Star Antiques and Such, Merle Humphrey Insurance and Photography,  Max’s Way Station.

Coupons for the eggs are provided by the following businesses:

Fort Cinema, Marsha’s Deli, Leanna’s Flowers, Nu Grille, McDonald’s Restaurant, Dairy Queen, Papa Don’s Restaurant, Bids and Dibs Resale Shop, and HedgehogInk Bookstore.