A beloved community tradition is set to return this Easter season, carrying forward both a spirit of celebration and a heartfelt tribute.
For the past several years, Alex Gustafson helped bring smiles to families across Greenwood through a community-wide Easter Egg Hunt that blended fun, creativity, and local engagement. Now, following his passing, a group of those closest to the event are working to ensure that tradition continues in his memory.
DeeAnna, Nancy, Veliria “Vee” Bascue, and fellow organizers have come together to revive the event, not only as a tribute to Gustafson, but as a way to continue the positive impact it had on the community.
“Alex put his heart into this,” organizers shared. “We wanted to keep it going because of what it meant to him—and what it brought to everyone else.”
The event, which will run Monday through Saturday next week, invites community members to take part in a unique Easter egg hunt across Greenwood. Throughout the week, organizers will hide eggs in various locations, each containing a prize. Rewards will range from small treats, such as candy, to larger items including gift certificates and even a one-month membership to Wolf-Pack MMA.
Local businesses have stepped up to support the effort, donating prizes and helping fuel the event’s broader purpose.
Organizers say the hunt offers more than just entertainment. It creates opportunities for connection among residents, encourages families to explore their community, and provides a boost to small businesses through increased visibility and participation.
“This is about bringing people together,” organizers said. “It’s about community, connection, and supporting one another—something Alex truly believed in.”
Clues to the hidden eggs will be shared daily in the form of riddles posted on Facebook, challenging participants to solve them and locate the prizes.
The week will culminate on Saturday with the hiding of a special golden egg. The finder of that egg will receive a $100 cash prize.
As the event returns, those behind it hope the community will not only participate, but also reflect on the legacy that inspired it.
“Continuing this tradition is one way we can honor Alex,” organizers said. “It’s something positive, something fun, and something that keeps his memory alive in the community he cared about.”
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