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The community of Unalaska is a busy place to live. Our community calendar is full of events and activities. About Town is your source for coverage of community events and sports. KUCB staff writes many of the stories, but we also accept contributions from community members for this section of our website. If you'd like to submit a story to About Town, send it to info@kucb.org.

Folks Gear Up for Easter With Two "Eggcellent" Events

The Unalaska Parks, Culture and Recreation teamed up with the Ballyhoo Lions Club for a fantastic Saturday filled with Easter cheer starting at 8am.

The Lions Club started the day off with a delicious pancake and egg breakfast as well as a “split the pot” raffle and face painting for the young ones.

The UCSD Business Professionals of America offered to help with set-up, cooking and cleaning for the event, and Lions Club President John Conwell was grateful for all of their help.

Conwell was unsure how many attended the breakfast but said the turnout was terrific.

In the large gym, the PCR hosted a fun-filled play-land complete with a bounce house, a large chess game and pictures with the Easter Bunny. 

Around 12:45pm, participants headed out to Tutiakoff Field in anticipation for the great Easter Egg Hunt of 2018. At the strike of 1pm, a siren sounded alerting the hunters they were free to grab as many bright plastic eggs as they’re bags could carry! 

The Ballyhoo Lions Club will use funds for various projects including scholarship awards, installing benches and garbage cans around town, constructing and maintaining school bus shelters, Operation Santa, and general assistance to people in need. They would like to thank the following sponsors: 

The Q Tribe

UCSD

The PCR

Alaska Ship Supply 

L.F.S. 

Ounalashka Corporation

Mike's Fire and Equipment 

USAFV

The Grand Aleutian Hotel 

Alyeska

Westward 

Safeway

Alaska Airlines

Chrissy worked as the Arts & Culture Director from 2015 until she moved away from the community in 2019. She now works with us as a consultant, producer, and video editor on special projects.