It’s time for the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Memorial Park!

Co-sponsored by the Jefferson City Jaycees and Parks and Recreation Department and celebrating its 27th year, this event is bound to bring smiles and fun!

The hunt will take place this Saturday, April 7 and is open to children ages 2 to 7. The registration fee is only $1 per child and will be collected at the park.  All proceeds go to benefit other community projects in Jefferson City.

The park and children will be divided into three age sections. Children ages 2 and 3 will begin their hunt at 11:00 a.m., ages 4 and 5 at 11:10 a.m., and ages 6 and 7 at 11:20 a.m.

For a delicious brunch on Easter Sunday, check out these local restaurants …

Bingham’s Restaurant

Inside Truman Hotel and Conference Center

510 Jefferson Street

(573) 635-5388

http://www.trumanjeffersoncity.com/dining.html

Sunday Breakfast Buffet  7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Sunday Brunch  10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Sapphires Bar and Grill

On the penthouse level of the Double Tree Hotel

422 Monroe Street

(573) 636-5101

Sunday Brunch  7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Ria’s Restaurant and Lounge

3550 West Edgewood Drive

(573) 636-5221

http://www.riasjc.com/

Sunday Brunch  11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Native Stone Winery

4317 Native Stone Road

(573) 584-8600

http://www.nativestonewinery.com/

Sunday Brunch Buffet 11:30 a.m.

Dudley’s

5525 Highway 50 W

(573) 893-3235

http://www.dudleysrestaurant.net/

Sunday Brunch  8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Donita’s Cakes and Catering

5007 Buffalo Road

(573) 659-7888

http://donitascatering.com/

Sunday Buffet  10 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Planning your nuptials? Read these three great tips from photographer Christina Rogers of CR Portraits (www.crportraits.com). Christina’s wedding portraits are featured in the Victoria’s Bridal ad of the March/April issue of Jefferson City Magazine (pages 8-9) and with this blog. Check them out for ideas to capture the romance on your own wedding day.

1. Take time to meet with your photographer before your wedding day.

Shooting your engagement session is a fun time to get to know how your photographer works and get a feel on how he/she will be on your big day.  At CR Portraits, interacting with the couple we are going to be photographing gives us a chance to get to know how they work together. Are they shy with each other? Or do they like the camera and understand how to pose?

2. Communicate your expectations with your wedding party.

Let them know what to expect the day of the wedding, what time to arrive and that they need to stay around until the photographer has given the OK for them to leave.

3. Consider appointing a bridal assistant.

Someone there to help the bride through the day seems to always be something of a blessing for the bride (and for us, as photographers)! It never hurts to have a friend there to help you when your mind is already going in so many directions. They always seem to keep the bride a little more relaxed. Tension will show in photos if the bride is stressed, so enlist help to make the day go as smoothly as possible!