The Harvest Youth Board is thrilled to once again bring joy and learning to the community through its annual Books and Bunnies. This free, family-friendly event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Monogram Smith River Sports Complex, located at 1000 Irisburg Road, Axton, welcoming families from Martinsville and Henry County with children up to age 12.
Designed to encourage literacy and community engagement, every child attending will receive a free book. In addition to book giveaways, children will have the chance to connect with local organizations and enjoy a variety of interactive games and activities. Families can also look forward to Kona Ice and Palumbo’s Hoagie House food trucks.
A highlight of this year’s event is the exciting egg hunt at 12 p.m., with 15,000 hidden eggs—including 15 special Harvest eggs. Lucky children who find a Harvest egg will receive a special gift basket filled with fun surprises. This year, the event features a single egg hunt rather than two separate hunts, making it an even bigger adventure for young participants.
Madison Crowe, Vice Chair of the Harvest Youth Board and Special Events Committee Chair, sharing her enthusiasm for the event, said, “Seeing the joy on children’s faces as they hunt for eggs, pick out a book, slide down the giant inflatable slide, or receive a balloon animal is truly heartwarming. The hard work and dedication of our Youth Board make a real impact on these kids and their families, and I’m forever grateful to be part of organizing this incredible event.”
This event would not be possible without the dedication of community volunteers. Last year, more than 40 volunteers — many of whom are local youth under the age of 18—worked alongside the Harvest Youth Board to bring Books and Bunnies to life.
India Brown, Harvest Youth Board Advisor, expressed her pride in the board’s efforts,
“As advisors, Stacy Peters and I are honored to support the Youth Board in bringing their ‘Books and Bunnies’ idea to fruition each year. This is their vision, and we are so proud of their passion for serving the community and creating a meaningful, fun-filled experience for local families.”
For more information about the Harvest Youth Board, visit www.harvestyouthboard.org.
