Category: default || By jt3y

There's plenty to do this Easter weekend. In my case, it's time to finish the taxes. I keep saying I'm going to do it, and then I get home, and look at the pile of paperwork, and groan.

Now, all things considered, it shouldn't be that hard for me. I already did a pencil draft of my federal taxes several weeks ago to see if I was getting a refund --- and since I ain't gettin' squat, I figure they can wait until the day they're due (which is Monday, April 17, this year).

(Speaking of which: The main post office on Walnut Street will not have special hours on Monday. According to the post office, the last pickup of mail Downtown is at 9 p.m., so don't plan to put things off until midnight. West Mifflin's last pickup is at 4:30 p.m., and Monroeville closes at 7 p.m., according to clerks at those offices.)

I suppose you could always electronically file an extension on your federal taxes, of course, but aren't you just postponing the inevitable?

Anyway, it's not the federal tax forms that I find most onerous. The ones I can't stand doing are the local wage tax forms. If I was ever interested in running for office, the fact that I'm habitually late with my quarterly wage tax payments would probably disqualify me. Well, that and my side business running cockfights.

(OK, I made that last part up.)

On a happier note, tomorrow will be a busy day at Renziehausen Park. The annual Easter egg hunt had to be rescheduled after it rained last Saturday; it's set to kick off at 11 a.m. at the Jacob Woll Pavilion.

Only kids ages 12 and under are eligible to participate, so you big kids can just go to Dorothy's and buy your own darned candy.

Also tomorrow, it's the opening day of trout fishing season. At Lake Emilie, fishing will get underway at 8 a.m. for senior citizens, children and the handicapped. You can see photos of last year's festivities on the city's website.

If your children are inclined to either drown some worms or hunt some eggs tomorrow, visit the Rec Board's website. Just don't get confused --- last year, someone threw a little kid in the lake to look for candy, while someone else opened an Easter egg and found live bait.

(OK, I made that up, too.)

I suspect that local creeks, including Long Run and Jacks Run, will be busy as well.

This is also the last Friday for Lenten fish fries at local churches. The folks over at 15122.com have collected a list of those in West Mifflin for your convenience. The churches and the Allegheny County federation of heart bypass surgeons thank you for your support.

Out in North Huntingdon Township, Norwin Christian Church on Barnes Lake Road is having an "Easter Eggstravaganza" with games, crafts and more from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. tomorrow. Take some bunny you love. Call (724) 863-2141.

And finally, they'll be hopping in North Versailles Township as well tomorrow, with an egg decorating contest, puppet show and party at the community center, located next to the municipal building on Greensburg Pike. Events start at 2 p.m., and upset stomachs from too much candy start at 4 p.m. Call (412) 823-1177.