By Past Master Dearcy Long 32”, Chairman of the Easter Egg Committee
On March 23, 2024, the place to be was the beautiful Jackie Robinson YMCA (JRYMCA) where the 18th Annual Easter Egg Eggstravaganza was being held. Under the clouds and the potential forecast of rain over, 100 children of various ages were running around collecting the many colorful candy-filled eggs scattered across the multipurpose field.
The smiles of excitement among the children were displayed on every face as they watched the eggs being tossed, hoping to glance the elusive golden eggs which would award them a special prize like an Easter basket, gift card, or swimming lessons. The other activities included the Balance Egg contest, the Hula Hoop contest, Bubble Guns, Peep Kabobs, Cake Walk, Sack Race, and the Monster Truck Jumper.
The nonprofit organization, Our Kings, which supports African American mothers in nurturing young boys in their growth into manhood and Officer Christopher Jones and his Young & Prosperous Foundation youth group were in attendance. Cali Venture provided the jumper, and special guest Miss Black California, Roushaun Knox, came out again to show little ladies how graceful a Beauty Queen can be.
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