9th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Today at Wade Walker Park

Alternative rain location is inside the Wade Walker Family YMCA.

5 Things to Know About the Easter Sunrise Service at Stone Mountain Park

Dress warmly if you're climbing up the mountain this Sunday.

  An estimated 4,000 people are expected to attend the Easter sunrise service at Stone Mountain Park this Sunday (there's one on top of the mountain, and one at the base, on Memorial Lawn). If you're going, here are five things you should know: 1. Times: service starts at 7 a.m.; the park gates open at 4 a.m.; the Skyride opens at 4 a.m. 2. Costs: $10 for a one-day vehicle permit or $35 for annual permit; round-trip Skyride fees are $9 for adults and $7 for children 3-11 and $5.50 one-way. 3. Remember it's windier and colder on top of the mountain. "Dress warmly, bring blankets," said park public relations manager Jeanine Jones. 4. If you're walking up, bring a flashlight, Jones suggested. 5. New this year: the service taking place at the …

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Natural Easter Egg Dyes

Use your friends the vegetables to create lovely art for your eggs.

  Whether you’re a Christian or not, Easter is a time to celebrate new life, creation, rebirth and the regenerative forces of nature. It’s the gardener’s New Year! In fact, Easter was named for the Saxon goddess known as, depending on the region, Eastre, Oestre or Ostara. She was the goddess of fertility, dawn and spring. I bet she had a killer garden! And guess what this fertility goddess’ sacred animal was? Yep, the rabbit.  The decorated egg--bless its little yolk--is synonymous with springtime and Easter in most cultures throughout history. Ancient Egyptians, Persians and Hindus believed all the world thrust forth from an enormous egg, and celebrated the season by gifting decorative eggs. For Christians, the egg, its hard shell …

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Leslie Johnson

5:50 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013

This is a great experiment. The eggs in the red cabbage dye are turning blue. The eggs in the beet dye absorbed the vibrant color very quickly. We also tried yellow onion skins but had little success. Same with yellow peppers. Tried garam masala spice, it created a decent color but there was a spotty effect on the eggs. All in all, a very cool thing to try.   more ›

Local Restaurants Open on Easter

Some eateries in Stone Mountain and Lithonia are preparing special brunches for the holiday.

  Here are a few restaurants that will be open for Easter, some with special menus (call the restaurants for more information and availability): > Arizona's, 2940 Stonecrest Cir.in Lithonia. Brunch: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Prices vary. First come, first served; call for availability. 678-526-7775 > Metro Cafe Diner, 1905 Rockbridge Rd. in Stone Mountain, 30087. There will be a special Easter menu; prices vary. 770-879-0101. > Sweet Potato Cafe, 5377 Manor Dr., in Stone Mountain, Easter brunch, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Easter egg hunt for kid patrons, 2-4 p.m. Price: $24.95;  ages 12 and under, half price. 770-559-9030 > Village Corner German Restaurant, 6655 James B. Rivers Dr., 30083. Easter brunch from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Full menu, prices vary. …

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Easter Favorites from the German Bakery

A braided Easter bread is among the more popular items at Stone Mountain Village's staple restaurant. What are your favorite Easter foods?

  What goodies are going to be on your Easter table this Sunday? When people seek Easter-time food from the Village Corner Bakery, Tavern and German Restaurant come by, they often choose a braided Easter bread with three eggs down the center, Carl Friese and Hilde Friese, owners of the staple eatery in Stone Mountain Village, told Patch during a recent impromptu stop. The three eggs are for the Trinity, Hilde Friese explained, and it's traditional in several European countries. Some make it with raisins, she said. Another thing people like to stock up on are sugar cookies decorated in spring time colors and shapes, such as tulips. Tell Patch: What are some of your favorite Easter foods? Tell us in the comments section below.

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Photos: 2012 Easter Sunrise Service on Stone Mountain

Did you attend the service? Tell us your experience!

Photographer Travis Hudgons captured images from the 68th annual Easter sunrise service atop Stone Mountain April 8. Check out his gallery and if you attended the service, tell us about the experience -- what time you got there, your favorite part of the service, what the weather was like, etc.  Just leave a comment at the bottom of this article.  In our Patch poll asking if readers were planning to attend, 23 of the 28 said yes; two had other plans and three weren't sure. On Stone Mountain-Redan Patch's Facebook page, one reader said she attended and described it as a "great service."  

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Get Out: A Look at What to Do This Weekend

It's going to be a beautiful Easter weekend in Stone Mountain

With sunny skies and moderate temperatures throughout the weekend, it's going to be a great few days to get outside and enjoy all the colors of Spring and the many things around Stone Mountain. In addition to the Annual Easter Sunrise Service on Stone Mountain, here's a few others - in alphabetical order. 1. AARF's April Adoption Event When:  Saturday, April 7, 2012 - 12:00 - 3:00 Why Go:  Come out to meet lots of great AARF and Dekalb County Animal Services dogs at AARF Pet Central - 6570 James B Rivers Drive, Stone Mountain Village (678) 534-3483    http://www.aarfatlanta.org/adoptiondays2006.html   2. Bowling and Arcade Fun Where: Stars and Strikes Tucker/Stone Mountain 1741 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain, GA 30083 Why Go: …

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