Easter weekend is coming up, so Christians are going to be attending services at their local churches to celebrate the resurrection. If you are religious and want to get back into the church scene, you can attend the Trinity Point Church of God Easter service at 9 a.m. at 180 W. Trinity Drive in Clarion. Worship will also follow a continental breakfast.
For the kids, there are plenty more Easter egg hunts to take place over the weekend. The Sligo Presbyterian Church will be gathering children in grades pre-K through 6 to find eggs scattered around Sligo Pool Park at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The Peter Cottontail Express will be making its way through Titusville from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday at 409 S. Perry St. From there, the express will take off through Oil Creek State Park, providing photo and jelly bean eating opportunities. Call (814) 676-1733 for reservations, and it is also suggested to show up 45 minutes before boarding. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $20 for seniors aged 60 or above and $15 for kids aged 1 through 12. First class tickets are $35.
RADD Paint ‘Em Creations is an event for the adults interested in paint and wine. Classes will be hosted at the Rocky Grove Fire Hall at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday. Tickets cost $30, and you can reserve your spot now by contacting Sandy Jones at (814) 516-1849.
An Easter brunch and egg hunt takes place at the Wanango Golf Club at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. The brunch buffet will end at 1 p.m. when the hunt itself starts. Tickets cost $12 for kids 12 years old and under while adults pay $26 for their tickets.
The Holiday Inn in Clarion will host its Eggstravaganza from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Reservations are suggested. Tickets cost $15.99 for adults and $8.99 for kids 12 years old or under. These ticket prices will net you honey glazed ham, roast beef and pasta primavera among other celebratory dishes.
In the Clarion University Theater, CU Movies on Main will be presenting “Concussion” starring Will Smith at 7 p.m. Thursday and 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. Friday. There will be no Saturday or Sunday showings this weekend, but next Tuesday, March 29, the Clarion French Club will be showing “Ratatouille” at 7 p.m.
(Eric Zavinski is a Clarion University student contributor to VenangoExtra.com & ClarionExtra.com. Email Eric your weekend events to venangoextra@gmail.com.)
