{"id":26316,"date":"2020-04-09T18:23:48","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T22:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=26316"},"modified":"2020-04-16T15:14:42","modified_gmt":"2020-04-16T19:14:42","slug":"make-your-windows-an-easter-eggstravaganza-in-decorating-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/make-your-windows-an-easter-eggstravaganza-in-decorating-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Make your windows an Easter Eggstravaganza in decorating contest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While Aurora\u2019s traditional Easter festivities have been\ncancelled this year, as have many family gatherings, you can still get into the\nfestive spirit by decorating your windows for passers-by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Create a fun and festive window display and submit your\nphoto by Friday, April 10, for a chance to have your creativity showcased by\nthe Town of Aurora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs families across the globe are staying at home from\nwork and school due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Aurora is providing a\nchance for the community to connect with each other while practicing physical\ndistancing,\u201d says the Town. \u201cFrom now until Friday, April 10, make a colourful,\ncreative Easter-themed window at home so your neighbours and the Easter Bunny\ncan see!\u201d<br \/>\nThere are three easy steps to participate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Decorate\nyour window with handmade Easter-themed arts and crafts<\/li><li>Take\na picture of your decorated window<\/li><li>Have\nyour parent or guardian post a photo of your window to Facebook or Instagram\nusing the hashtag #AuroraEasterWindow<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also tag the Town in your photo on Facebook\n@Town_of_Aurora or on Instagram @TownofAurora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All participants must continue to practice physical\ndistancing and only participate with members of their immediate household. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entries will be showcased online on Saturday, April 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, visit aurora.ca\/easter or call 905-726-4762.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <strong>By Brock Weir <\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F26316&#038;t=Make%20your%20windows%20an%20Easter%20Eggstravaganza%20in%20decorating%20contest&#038;s=100&#038;p&#091;url&#093;=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F26316&#038;p&#091;images&#093;&#091;0&#093;=&#038;p&#091;title&#093;=Make%20your%20windows%20an%20Easter%20Eggstravaganza%20in%20decorating%20contest\" style=\"font-size: 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