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CBS News
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Denver's Four Mile Historic Park hosts traditional family egg hunt
Denver's Four Mile Historic Park will be bringing the community together for a traditional Easter Egg Hunt and family celebration. Each session with start out with a magic show. Then, there will be three separate egg hunts divided by age group; 3-years and younger, 4-year-olds to 6-year-olds, and 7-years and older. The session rounds out with a performance by the Animal Farm Band. In addition to the fund for kids, there are food trucks, a coffee cart, and a artisan market. "In addition to it being an historic site and just being a gem in Denver, we're also part of Denver Parks and Rec, and just being part of the parks community, we feel like it's really our duty to put on some exciting community events," said Morgan Gengenbach, Director of Operations at Four Mile Historic Park. Four Mile Historic Park is a throw back to Denver's Western heritage. The 12-acre park is a working farm and houses Denver's oldest standing structure, the Four Mile House Museum. Stepping onto the property is like stepping back in time to the mid to late 1800's when the first settlers will moving into the area. The park is open for guided tours, field trips, and outreach programs. "When people can come and have a really exciting experience at an historic farm right in the middle of the city," Gengenbach explained. Four Mile Historic Park also hosts a series of community events including the Family Egg Hunt, Bright Nights light display, and a Pumpkin Festival in the fall. In addition to all the fun activities at the Family Egg Hunt, the artisan market will open for a fun shopping experience. "You can go to the market and get some really wonderful hand made gifts. If the Easter Bunny needs some help, we have some Easter baskets that are premade and really beautiful. Plus food trucks, we have barbeque coming. We've got coffee for the parents and family members that need a little pick-me-up in the morning," Gengenbach added. LINK: For Tickets & Information for Four Mile Historic Park Family Egg Hunt Four Mile Historic Park's Family Egg Hunt is Saturday, April 19th, 2025. There are two sessions one at 8:30 a.m. and one at 1:30 p.m.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Odon Business Alliance reorganizing
Feb. 5—ODON — A northern Daviess County business organization is looking to regroup. For years, the Odon Business Alliance acted as the focal point for programs and festivals in the community. Now many of the board members have resigned. "They are trying to keep it going. The past board has kind of retired, so they are going to restructure the organization and try to keep it going," said former board member Morgan Wininger. "Insurance had gone up and that became an issue for us. Our events had grown, so the insurance went up with that growth. Our membership is still there. We just couldn't get enough help." The Odon Business Alliance put on several events each year, but as the board began to dwindle, the responsibility and time to put on those events grew heavier on those who were left. "We would do the Easter egg hunt at the park, Chalk up the Town, the Pumpkin Festival and the parade," said Wininger. "Those are pretty time-intensive events. The planning was the hard part. We had help the day of the events to carry them out. The planning just got to be a lot." Organizers believe the Odon Business Alliance and its events have a future and they have asked for Director of the Daviess County Visitors and Tourism Bureau Amber Warden to lead the reorganization effort. "They were a board of four people. They did a great job and they put on great events, but they needed more people to get involved and help them out," said Warden. "They have asked me to help rebuild the organization. I'm looking for new board members. I am hoping for at least 10. So far, I have three people on board and we are looking for more. This has to be sustainable and it requires people who want to see businesses succeed in Odon." Even with the need for new leadership, people recognize the Odon Business Alliance still has a place. "The original goal of the business alliance was to bring people to the businesses in Odon. I think the people will miss the events if the organization is gone," said Wininger. "I hope there is a future for the organization. Our pumpkin festival was huge. The Easter egg hunt was a big event." "Anyone who has an interest in the Odon Business Alliance should reach out to me. You can call 812-254-1500," said Warden.
