Hanover County Parks and Recreation will once again be hosting its annual Easter Egg Hunts on March 20.

The Easter Bunny will be on hand for the fun beginning at 10 a.m. in Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Park Lane in Mechanicsville; and again at 3 p.m. in Montpelier Park at 17203 Sycamore Tavern Lane in Montpelier.

These free events are open to the public and designed for children up to 8 years old.

The events will feature children’s activities and an opportunity to have photos taken with the Easter Bunny.

A few days later, Parks and Rec will celebrate it’s mascot’s first birthday. Taylor the Chipmunk invites all children to come to his very first skating birthday party, to be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, Ashland Skateland at 516 N. Washington Highway in Ashland. 

The party will be filled with music, skating, light refreshments and cake.

The cost is $5 per child, parents are free and encouraged to stay.

Pre-registration is required and registration information along with forms are available in the Hanover County Parks and Recreation Winter/Spring 2010 “Discover Recreation” brochure or visit the Parks and Recreation page at www.co.hanover.va.us/parksrec. 

Send in your registration form along with payment to Hanover County Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box 2440, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. 

For additional information on either of these events, e-mail parksandrec@co.hanover.va.us or call 365-7150.