BRAZIL -– Area kids, parents and grandparents are invited to a free, community Easter Egg Hunt in Brazil on Saturday, April 8.

Volunteers from the First Christian Churchand the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch are teaming up once again to host the Easter weekend event at Forest Park, 911 Bonnie Geyne Miller Dr., off State Road 59 on Brazil’s southside.

“Younger kids will be given a head start at the 10 a.m. event,” said Jon Rhoades, children and family minister at First Christian Church. “We want all participating families from our congregation and community to have a joyous, rewarding time.”

For years, the free community event has begun with a prayer marking the remembrance of Christ’s resurrection, Rhoades said. This year, the traditions continue with the added support of the nonprofit Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch Chaplain’s Office.

“Our chaplain’s office provides opportunities for Youth Ranch visitors to voluntarily participate in prayer, song and humanitarian projects,” said ISYR Volunteer Chaplain Jerry Fox. “We are delighted to again join Brazil’s First Christian Church on Easter weekend to provide a faith-based youth-oriented program with blessed opportunities for adult volunteerism and fellowship.”

Organizers encourage families to be on-site by 9:45 a.m. to see Clay County Sheriff Brison Swearingen and the Easter Bunny arrive by sheriff’s escort for the festivities, Fox said. Kids should bring Easter baskets or small grocery bags to collect candy-filled eggs scattered across Forest Park.

For more information on the Easter Egg Hunt, call the First Christian Church at 812-446-2214 or the Indiana Sheriffs’ Youth Ranch at 317-460-4242.