The secret is out and the good news is confirmed. Dave ‘da Handyman’s legacy will continue with the 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt & BBQ on Saturday, April 4 at Frazier Mountain Park.

Festivities begin at 11 a.m. sharp with the Easter egg hunt for infants and children through age 12. When the “Go!” signal is given, a swarm of bright colored locusts will descend upon the eggs. The hunt itself tends to last for little more than 60 seconds, by actual stopwatch count.

A free community barbecue for all ages will follow. There will be games and activities for children and families.

A canned food drive for the Mountain Communities Family Resource Center’s food bank will also be part of this 2015 event. Bring non-perishable food items or any can of food to get a free raffle ticket (please be sure all donated foods are within the “use by” date).

Also new for 2015 will be homegrown local music and something organizers are calling “The Real Meaning of Easter”— here’s a hint: it has nothing to do with eggs or bunnies.

The Vine Pregnancy Center, Family Resource Center and others will be there to show their support and to spread the word about what they do to serve our community.

Dave ‘da Handyman’ Giniewicz was an icon in our community. He loved to serve people, especially the children. He made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ just days before he passed away in 2012. His beloved wife, Alice Assaly, has passed the torch to a handful of Christian believers who wish to remain as anonymous as possible.

They see this as an opportunity to let their light shine and to love their neighbors. Their desire is to continue Dave’s legacy and to add a spiritual element to an already wonderful community tradition.

The support from local businesses is overwhelming: Falcon’s Nest has donated 200 hot dogs, buns, condiments and chips. Ace Hardware has donated paper plates, cups and napkins. Frazier Park Market and Flying J have donated water and drinks. Name Your Price thrift store has donated tons of toys, Easter eggs and baskets. The Mountain Enterprise and The New Mountain Pioneer have offered discounted advertising to help get the word out.

Many other local businesses have donated raffle prizes, Easter candy and more.
There are still many opportunities to volunteer. We need assistance in cleaning and sorting through toys; help cooking and serving hot dogs; and help putting up posters all over town. You might want to help assemble Easter gifts, or contribute as musicians (unplugged).

Can you donate Easter candy, raffle prizes, or help finance the event with a cash donation? Maybe you can serve as an attendant for games and activities. We also need help to set up early at the park and to clean up after the event.

Please let Carol Johnston​ know how you’d like to serve (661.245.2350).

This is part of the March 27, 2015 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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