HENRY COUNTY, VA – The Harvest Youth Board will host their third annual Books and Bunnies event at the Smith River Sports Complex Amphitheater on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
In case of inclement weather, the rain date is scheduled for March 30.
Last year’s event drew an attendance of over 700 individuals and over 400 books were distributed, according to a news release.
This free event, for children 12 years and younger, not only celebrates the joy of reading but also provides an opportunity for families to engage with various local youth-serving organizations and resources, the release said.
Every child attending receives a free book and food trucks will be on-site.
Face painting, inflatables, pictures with the Easter Bunny, and balloon animals are a few of the fun activities planned for the day.
“The Board wanted to create an initiative that would combine literacy and fun, Harvest Youth Board chairperson Nayti Patel said. “Books and Bunnies is an opportunity to show that reading is fun by providing free books coupled with other engaging activities like egg hunts and face painting.”
Two egg hunts are scheduled, one starting at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 1 p.m., during which 26,000 eggs will be evenly distributed.
Magic “Harvest Eggs” will be hidden during each race.
The children who finds these green sparkly eggs will be awarded a special basket filled with a book and other goodies, according to the release.
Each year, about 45 individuals, mostly under 18, volunteer with the board to make the event happen.
“The Harvest Youth Board organizes Books and Bunnies to shed light on youth-serving organizations within the community and to spread awareness about the importance of reading and early learning. Books and Bunnies continues to grow every year. We cannot wait to see the smiling faces of local children during the event,” Board vice-chairperson and special events committee chair Ava Grant stated.
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