UPDATED 4/20/2019! Something to add? editor@westseattleblog.com – thank you!
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2019 WEST SEATTLE EGG HUNTS
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(WSB photo from April 2014 egg hunt at West Seattle Thriftway)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: The legendary egg hunt atWest Seattle Thriftway (WSB sponsor), ages 10 and under, 9 am (4201 SW Morgan)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: At Alki Community Center, “An egg-stra special fun time, rain or shine. From 8:30-9:30 a.m., pictures with Mr. Rabbit and a light breakfast will be served. Please meet in the Alki gym. Groups disperse at 9:50 a.m. with hunt beginning at 10 a.m. promptly. Don’t forget your running shoes a bag/basket to hold all your goodies in. Teen and adult volunteers are greatly appreciated. Ages 3-11.” (5817 SW Stevens)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: At Delridge Community Center, “Rain or shine. Please meet outside in front of the community center. Groups disperse at 9:50 a.m. with hunt beginning at 10 a.m. promptly. Don’t forget your running shoes a bag/basket to hold all your goodies in. Teen and adult volunteers are greatly appreciated. Ages 12 and under.” (4501 Delridge Way SW)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: 10 am at Hiawatha Community Center, “Grab your basket and hippity hop on over for some egg-cellent fun! Rain or shine, and please be on time. Children will be divided into egg-citing age appropriate groups. Ages 2-10.” (2700 California SW)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: 10 am at High Point Community Center, “All ages! Bring your own bag or basket for your treats.” (6920 34th SW)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: Egg hunt at Lincoln Park south meadow, presented by Eastridge Church, with kid/family activities as well as thousands of eggs, 11 am. (8011 Fauntleroy Way SW)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: Egg hunt at Westwood Village QFC (2600 SW Barton). BYO Easter baskets!
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: Egg hunt at Puget Ridge Edible Park, all ages, 2-4 pm. “Event activities include age-based timed-release egg hunt, face painting, bubbles, candy toss, and sack races. Bring your own basket.” (5265 18th SW)
SATURDAY, APRIL 20: Beer Garden Egg Hunt at Ounces (3809 Delridge Way SW), starting at 3 pm: “Parents, bring those kiddos out for an afternoon of Egg Hunting! We’ll be hiding over 1000 eggs across our beer garden! Beer for you, candy for the kids! Hunt starts at 3 pm. Free to participate and open to kids of all ages. Napkin Friends will be here serving food for the event!”
SUNDAY, APRIL 21: Salvation Army in South Delridge is having an egg hunt at 9:30 am (followed by continental breakfast at 10:15 am)
SUNDAY, APRIL 21: Several churches offer egg hunts – see listings below
SUNDAY, APRIL 21: Seattle Yarn (5633 California SW) is offering “an egg hunt for yarn-loving adults on Easter from 10 AM-5 PM. Not your children’s egg hunt. This one is for yarn lovers! We’ll hide 100 eggs around the shop with fun goodies – look for short-term coupons as well as sweet treats and prizes!!!”
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OTHER SEASONAL EVENTS
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APRIL 20 – HUNT FOR KNOWLEDGE
At the nearby Living Computers Museum (2245 1st Ave. S.), 11 am-1 pm
“Spring is here, and so is our thirst for knowledge! Explore the museum and find hidden “easter eggs” throughout computing and gaming history. Plus, enjoy coloring and crafts inside the Labs. The hunt starts at 11am sharp, so don’t be late for this Adventure. No Registration Required. Included with Admission ($18). All Ages.”
APRIL 20 – EMMETT, THE LARGE REAL EASTER BUNNY
Visiting Tin Dog Brewing in South Park (309 S. Cloverdale)
2-4 pm
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WEST SEATTLE EASTER SERVICES, HOLY WEEK SCHEDULES
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Here are the listings sent to us by churches so far – we can add more, so send yours, for Holy Week as well as Easter – editor@westseattleblog.com – we’re updating daily
TIBBETTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (3940 41st SW; WSB sponsor)
April 21 – Easter Sunday
Breakfast in the Fellowship Hall from 8:30 am – 9:45 am
Worship 10 am
Easter Egg Hunt 11 amOn Sunday, April 21 we will gather in community to share a meal as we celebrate the promise of new life! The Easter breakfast will take place at 8:30 am-9:45 am in the Fellowship Hall (corner of 41st & Andover). A suggested donation of $10 per family is requested and all proceeds will go to support the youth program at Tibbetts.
At 10 am we will gather in the sanctuary for worship. This service will feature the gifts of the Tibbetts Chancel and Bell choirs, as well as guest musicians.
At 11 am children are invited to gather in the sanctuary in preparation for our Easter egg hunt. The Easter Egg hunt will take place on the front lawn, rain or shine, so dress accordingly! Children will be dismissed by age group to hunt for eggs.
ALL SOULS SEATTLE (at Madison Middle School, 45th/Spokane; WSB sponsor)
Worship with All Souls on Easter
Sunday, Apr 21, 9 + 11:15 am
Easter marks the beginning of gospel hope and renewal in the lives of those who know and trust Jesus.All Souls will host two worship services— the first will include standard kids’ classes (nursery-upper elem.) concluding with an Easter egg hunt, and the second will include childcare for nursery and Easter activities/egg hunt for toddler-PreK (we will provide an interactive kids’ activity packet for those who remain in worship). In between services, we invite you to join us for a reception on the patio.
As always, worship will be designed start-to-finish for those at every point on the spiritual spectrum. Every Sunday is a good Sunday to visit All Souls for the first time.
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH (3050 California SW)
Please join us for what is the single most important time for faithful Christians, The Great Week – The Holy Week, and enter into and experience the fullness of the traditional worship. The Reverend Kate Wesch will preside at all services. The Reverend Emily Tanis-Likkel, UCC, and Minister of Family Life will preach at the Easter Vigil.
The Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday, April 20, 8:00 p.m.
The Great Vigil of Easter with Holy Baptism, choir, and Holy Eucharist.
A festive reception follows this service.
Remember to bring bells! You are invited and encouraged to bring bells to the Easter Vigil. Ring them every time we sing, say or otherwise utter the word “Alleluia!”Easter Sunday, April, 8:00 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Festival Eucharist. Potluck Easter Brunch between services.
FAUNTLEROY UCC CHURCH (9140 California SW)
April 21, Easter services
6:00 am sunrise on Alki beach near 59th
9:00 am in the sanctuary
11:00 am in the sanctuary
FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH OF WEST SEATTLE (California/Dakota)
Holy Week and Easter
April 20: Holy Saturday: The Burial of Our Lord
11:45 am – Liturgy of the Burial – Chapel
Easter Vigil
7:00 pm – Liturgy of Light, Readings, Baptism and Holy Eucharist
April 21: The Resurrection of Our Lord – Easter
9:00 to 10:00 am – Easter Brunch in the parish hall.
10:30 am – Festival Eucharist
8:00 pm – Compline
BETHANY COMMUNITY CHURCH (8600 9th SW)
Easter Sunday
8 am & 9:30 am, Family-Friendly Service
We will have 2 services 8 am and 9:30 am at Bethany West Seattle. This is a family-friendly service and there will be special treats downstairs after each service.Easter Egg Hunt
11 am, Westcrest Park, Ages 2–12
Join us on Easter Sunday for an Easter Egg hunt put on by Bethany West Seattle! Open to all kids ages 2 to 12!
PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (39th/Thistle)
Please join our community for one or more of these special HOLY WEEK SERVICES.
April 20 ~ Easter Vigil, 7 pm service. We kindle the new fire, listen to stories of God’s salvation history, and join the risen Jesus at the resurrection feast. This family-friendly service invites participation and runs about one and 1/2 hours in length.
April 21 ~ Easter Sunday
· 9:00-10:00 Breakfast. (A freewill offering will be received to support Youth Programming at Peace, including the Hunger Project of the 2019 Confirmation Class.)
· 9:45 Children’s activities (The HUNT is ON!)
· 10:30 Festival Worship with Brass Trio, Choir, and closing Hallelujah Chorus.
WEST SIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (3601 California SW)
April 21 – Easter Sunday – Worship with us as we celebrate the Risen Lord at 8:45 am and 10:45 am
ALKI UCC (6115 SW Hinds):
Easter Sunday, April 21
6:00 amVisiting Pastor Terry Teigen joins the pastors from Admiral & Fauntleroy UCC Churches for the annual “Sunrise Easter Service.”
Look for us on Alki Beach at 57th or so. Rain or shine. Dress warmly!
10:00 am
Sanctuary Service at Alki UCC
Visiting Pastor Terry Teigen
The Alki UCC Choir featured in The Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s MessiahCelebrate the Resurrection! Children receive a free Easter bag of goodies.
After worship, enjoy fellowship and delicious food at our annual Easter Brunch (free-will donations welcome).
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (4456 42nd SW)
Easter Sunday
8:00 am: Traditional worship with organ music
9:30 am & 11 am: Contemporary worship with music ministry and children’s church
WEST SEATTLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (4400 42nd SW)
Contemporary Easter Sunday worship service at 10:00 am on Sunday, April 21st. All are very welcome. Come and celebrate the Risen Christ!
HOLY ROSARY CATHOLIC CHURCH (4200 SW Genesee)
Holy Saturday, April 20
Morning Prayer at 8 am in the Chapel
Easter Vigil in the Holy Night at 8:30 pm with Rites of Initiation for the ElectEaster Sunday, April 21
Masses at 8:30 am and 10:30 am
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH (35th/Myrtle)
Celebrate Holy Week and Easter at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, a parish with “open arms and caring hearts” where everyone is welcome! You can find more information at www.olgseattle.org
Saturday, April 20
EASTER VIGIL, 8:30 pm, which includes the blessing of the Easter Fire, Scripture Readings, Baptisms, and Celebration of EucharistEaster Sunday, April 21
Masses at 8:30 am & 11:00 am
EASTRIDGE CHURCH (4500 39th SW)
Good Friday Service, April 19, 7 pm
Easter Sunday services at 9:15 & 11:00 am
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH (4456 42nd SW)
Hope Lutheran Church and School
Welcomes you to join us this week for services of contemplation and Easter Joy!
EASTER MORNING SERVICES:
8:00 a.m. Traditional Festival with organ and instrumentalist music
9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Contemporary Celebration with live band and Children’s Church
(Nursery Care is available during the 9:30 & 11:00 services.)More information about Hope can be found on our website: hopeseattle.org
EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE AT FOREST LAWN
6 am, with West Seattle Ministerial Association, at Forest Lawn Cemetery (6701 30th SW; WSB sponsor)
THE JUNCTION CHURCH (4157 California SW)
Join us at The Junction Church for Easter Breakfast on April 21, 2019 at 9:00 am. Church Service following at 10:00 am.
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WEST SEATTLE EASTER BRUNCH
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SALTY’S ON ALKI (1936 Harbor SW; WSB sponsor)
206-937-1600 reservations, ASAP!
9 am-1:30 pm brunch Saturday, April 20th; 8 am-6 pm brunch on Easter Sunday – info here including pricing – must call for reservations
Special Easter menu/hours? Or just want to let folks know you’re open on Easter? Send us info!
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PASSOVER
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Passover started at sundown on Friday, April 19, and ends at nightfall on Saturday, April 27.
KOL HANESHAMAH COMMUNITY PASSOVER SEDER:
Saturday, April 20
6:45-9:45 pm
At Brookdale West Seattle (4611 35th SW)Kol HaNeshamah invites you to join us for a second night seder! Come celebrate with us the beauty and joy of Passover surrounded by Kol HaNeshamah’s friends and family.
Suggested donation:
$54 Non-Member Adult
$18 Child 6-12 years old
Free for children 5 and underPlease register at https://khnseattle.org/religious-life/
Child care will be available with advanced registration.
Address questions to: passover2019@khnseattle.org
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