Ninepipes hosts inaugural Easter egg hunt and bazaar
BERL TISKUS | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 7 months AGO
Johnny Gutierruz, 2, searches for eggs at the Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday at Ninepipes Lodge. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Jill Graves and Danian Maestas work on Danian's iPad as they wait for customers at the Easter Bazaar. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
All dressed up in her Easter dress, Ohniah Sharma has a basketful of eggs she found at the Easter Egg Hunt. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Mariah Delaney holds daughters Madison, left, and Brynlee as they sit by the Easter Bunny at the Easter Bazaar and Easter Egg Hunt at Ninepipes Lodge on Sunday/ (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Artisan Bill Houck displays knives, beadwork, and earrings at the Easter Bazaar at Ninepipes Lodge on Sunday. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Reporter Berl Tiskus joined the Lake County Leader team in early March 2023, and covers Ronan City Council, schools, ag and business. Berl grew up on a ranch in Wyoming and earned a degree in English education from MSU-Billings and a degree in elementary education from the University of Montana. Since moving to Polson three decades ago, she’s worked as a substitute teacher, a reporter for the Valley Journal and a secretary for Lake County Extension. | March 28, 2024 12:00 AM
Sunday’s surprise snow around Ninepipes Lodge was dotted with brightly colored Easter eggs, and children in hats, mittens, and warm boots hunting for them.
Divided into ages 1-6 and 7-12, the hunt began at 11 a.m., and ended at about 11:02. with all the candy-filled eggs in the hands of youngsters.
Christy Bockman who works at the lodge, coordinated the affair and even coaxed the Easter Bunny to greet participants. For a fee, EB was available for pictures with kids.
As well as Easter candy and festivities, an Easter bazaar featured a group of talented artisans in the Lodge selling Montana items.
According to Bockman, the lodge hosts five or six craft fairs and events throughout the year, but this was the first Easter soiree.
From the smiles and chocolate on kids’ faces, it appears to have been a popular debut.
Jill Graves and Danian Maestas work on Danian's iPad as they wait for customers at the Easter Bazaar. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
All dressed up in her Easter dress, Ohniah Sharma has a basketful of eggs she found at the Easter Egg Hunt. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Mariah Delaney holds daughters Madison, left, and Brynlee as they sit by the Easter Bunny at the Easter Bazaar and Easter Egg Hunt at Ninepipes Lodge on Sunday/ (Berl Tiskus/Leader)
Artisan Bill Houck displays knives, beadwork, and earrings at the Easter Bazaar at Ninepipes Lodge on Sunday. (Berl Tiskus/Leader)ARTICLES BY BERL TISKUS
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