Cooleemee Egg Hunt Archives - Town of Cooleemee

Tag: Cooleemee Egg Hunt

Bridge Church Easter Egg Hunt Delivers Sweet Fun and Community Spirit in Cooleemee

Posted on April 20, 2026April 20, 2026 by KC Smith

A Growing Tradition of Joy and Connection
The third annual Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Bridge Church in Cooleemee was again a great success. Pastor Justin Blue is a fantastic event organizer. His enthusiasm is contagious; he’s funny and makes everyone feel comfortable and welcome.

A Creative Twist: Candy from the Sky
This year, instead of filling eggs with candy and having the Cooleemee Fire Department release the eggs from their elevated ladder—where they would often break open and get crushed—“rain candy” fell from the sky. Children quickly filled their baskets, and the new approach made cleanup much easier for staff.

Fun for All Ages
A separate area was set up for children ages 5 and under to hunt for colorful eggs and fill their Easter baskets, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for the youngest participants.

Free Food and Family Fun
Snow cones, popcorn, freshly grilled hot dogs, a bouncy house, and water were all provided free of charge, adding to the festive, family-friendly atmosphere.

Games, Laughter, and Lasting Memories
Pastor Blue kept the energy high by challenging kids to games of rock, paper, scissors—drawing plenty of laughs and attention from adults. Several rounds of Simon Says also provided entertainment for the crowd.

A Personal Touch and Invitation
Pastor Blue made a point to walk around, thank attendees for coming, and share details about the upcoming Easter Service at The Bridge Church, located at 197 Main Street in Cooleemee.

A Lasting Commitment to the Community
Pastor Blue’s sincere interest in Cooleemee is evident year-round, as he and his team continue to show up with food, fun, and fellowship. The Town of Cooleemee sincerely thanks him for his outreach and for always enhancing local events.

Gratitude for Dedicated Partners
The town also extends its appreciation to the Cooleemee Fire Department. Whenever schedules allow, their response is always, “When and where.” Their professionalism and willingness to serve do not go unnoticed.

Stay Connected
Feel free to contact me—I would love to hear from you at: www.cooleemeenews@gmail.com or 336.250.1133.

Egg Drop in Cooleemee a Huge Success!

Posted on April 15, 2024April 15, 2024 by KC Smith

On Saturday, March 30th, The Bridge Church, located at 191 Main Street in Cooleemee, sponsored an egg drop at the Cooleemee Fire Department.

Josh Ijames provided hayrides, while the Bridge donated free hotdogs, cotton candy, flavored ice, popcorn, and water.

A food truck served free ice cream until they ran out.

Wristbands divided the children’s age groups so the egg drop could be fair and safe.

a person with their arms up in the air at an easter egg hunt event — *Pastor Justin Blue of The Bridge Church*

Pastor Justin Blue wore a mic, which helped him to manage the large groups. He certainly had a way to get everyone’s attention; this event was definitely not his first rodeo!

The candy-filled eggs were dropped from firetruck #13’s bucket while the crowd gave a resounding countdown.

a person holding a bucket of colored eggs

three children are standing in front of a building holding baskets

Faith Ann was walking toward her mother with a bucket of eggs, with a nice dome on top that was about to flow over the edge.

She happened to pass a younger girl who had a very small amount of eggs in her basket. Faith Ann turned around and put eggs in the little girl’s basket. Her kindness and compassion weren’t overlooked. How about Faith leading by example?

The energy surrounding the event was happiness, and by far, the event exceeded any and all expectations.

a fire truck is dropping colorful easter eggs from the extension ladder

two men cooking hot dogs on a grill outside

A big thank you to all the volunteers of the Bridge Church. This egg drop event was a huge success! Feel free to contact me at cooleemeenews@gmail.com or 336-250-1133. I would love to hear from you.

Cooleemee Egg Hunt Fun for All Despite the Rain

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by KC Smith

(L to R) Mayor Jessica Almond, Commissioner Jeannie Taylor, Helen Daywalt, Town Clerk Aaron Thies

Cooleemee’s Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 8th, was cold, rainy, and wet. Understandably, many children stayed home where it
was warm and dry, but the ones who were brave enough to show up had a great time. Umbrellas came in handy for collecting the egg shells after goodies were found inside.

The egg hunt was divided into three age groups, and each had three special eggs with winning tickets inside. Easter baskets filled
with goodies and prizes were handed to all winners. Peter Rabbit was there to have pictures taken with the children, who were happy to see him.

One little guy took his hat off, and Peter Rabbit tossed an egg inside for a treat. After saying to the boy, “Wow, you have so many potatoes in your bucket!” he said, “They are not potatoes!” “Well, then, what are they?” “They are eggs!” Without a doubt, each kid knew why they were there. . . To find and collect as many eggs as they could! Each and everyone left with smiles, including the parents, because their children had such fun.