Spring is officially here, and lots of Easter festivities will be taking place this weekend!

First up is the traditional Easter Egg Hunt at Parsons Sports Park at Third and Washington, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning, March 31. The Hunt is divided by age. There will also be an Easter egg hunt later that afternoon at First Church of God at 801 West City Limits, starting at 3:00 p.m. All children up to sixth grade are welcome to look for goodies!

If you’re more into hunting bargains than Easter eggs, get over to the Stevens County Fairgrounds for the fifty-first annual Kiwanis Auction Friday and Saturday! The sale starts at 10:00 a.m. both days. Saturday, two auction rings will begin at 11:00 a.m. Consignments are being accepted until sale time Saturday morning. Lunch will be served both days by area 4-H club members.

Several businesses will be observing special hours in honor of Good Friday March 30. The Hugoton and Moscow City Offices will be closed Friday, as will the Stevens County Courthouse. The Hermes will also be closed all day Friday, with deadline at 5:00 p.m. Monday. Citizens State Bank announced they will close at 2:00 p.m. Friday afternoon. First National Bank will remain open regular hours March 30. Both Hugoton Drug and Stevens County Retail Pharmacy will be open regular hours, including from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon Saturday. Presto and Toot N Totum will be open regular hours throughout the weekend, as will Dollar General, and both the Hugoton and Moscow Post Offices will be open regular hours. Carters Thrifty King will be closed Sunday to allow their workers time to celebrate Easter with their families.

Please enjoy a very happy Easter