{"id":1489,"date":"2026-02-04T18:06:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T18:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/columbus\/?post_type=event&#038;p=1489"},"modified":"2026-02-10T20:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T20:06:42","slug":"operation-easter-basket","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/columbus\/event\/operation-easter-basket\/","title":{"rendered":"Operation Easter Basket"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h5 class=\"kt-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_64650d-4b\">We&#8217;re celebrating our incredible military children with an Easter Basket drive!<\/h5>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_645c83-3e\">\ud83d\udcc5 Now &#8211; March 20, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_34b0e8-2c:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_34b0e8-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_34b0e8-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_34b0e8-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_34b0e8-2c ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_34b0e8-2c kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_3fad5a-14 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_3fad5a-14\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shopping-basket kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M576 216v16c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-8l-26.113 182.788C514.509 462.435 494.257 480 470.37 480H105.63c-23.887 0-44.139-17.565-47.518-41.212L32 256h-8c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-16c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h67.341l106.78-146.821c10.395-14.292 30.407-17.453 44.701-7.058 14.293 10.395 17.453 30.408 7.058 44.701L170.477 192h235.046L326.12 82.821c-10.395-14.292-7.234-34.306 7.059-44.701 14.291-10.395 34.306-7.235 44.701 7.058L484.659 192H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM312 392V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm112 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm-224 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Why Support<\/strong>:  In honor of Military Children, we\u2019re collecting Easter Baskets to be awarded at our March 28 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.defensemwr.com\/columbus\/event\/eggstravaganza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Eggstravaganza<\/a>.  Let&#8217;s show our community spirit and bring a huge smile to a child&#8217;s face.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_a78313-af .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_a78313-af\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shopping-basket kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M576 216v16c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-8l-26.113 182.788C514.509 462.435 494.257 480 470.37 480H105.63c-23.887 0-44.139-17.565-47.518-41.212L32 256h-8c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-16c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h67.341l106.78-146.821c10.395-14.292 30.407-17.453 44.701-7.058 14.293 10.395 17.453 30.408 7.058 44.701L170.477 192h235.046L326.12 82.821c-10.395-14.292-7.234-34.306 7.059-44.701 14.291-10.395 34.306-7.235 44.701 7.058L484.659 192H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM312 392V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm112 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm-224 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>An Extra Bonus<\/strong>:  Feeling competitive? We&#8217;re giving prizes for the most &#8220;eggcellent&#8221; individual and team baskets!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_3bfe06-97 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_3bfe06-97\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shopping-basket kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M576 216v16c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-8l-26.113 182.788C514.509 462.435 494.257 480 470.37 480H105.63c-23.887 0-44.139-17.565-47.518-41.212L32 256h-8c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-16c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h67.341l106.78-146.821c10.395-14.292 30.407-17.453 44.701-7.058 14.293 10.395 17.453 30.408 7.058 44.701L170.477 192h235.046L326.12 82.821c-10.395-14.292-7.234-34.306 7.059-44.701 14.291-10.395 34.306-7.235 44.701 7.058L484.659 192H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM312 392V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm112 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm-224 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>How to Support<\/strong>: Drop off your basket creations at the FMWR Columbus Administrative Office by March 20.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1489_399793-8c .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1489_399793-8c .kt-divider{border-top-width:9px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1489_399793-8c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1489_5b9385-68\">TIPS FOR PREPARING YOUR EASTER BASKET<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s get your basket to the right little one! As you&#8217;re gathering your goodies, please design your basket for one of our three age groups:&nbsp;<strong>0-3<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>4-7<\/strong>, or&nbsp;<strong>8-12<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you  drop off, we&#8217;ll just ask for a quick estimate of its value for our records. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Have fun and get as creative as you want! If you&#8217;re stumped, we&#8217;ve got some fun ideas below to get you started.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_dd344c-eb:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_dd344c-eb ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_dd344c-eb ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_dd344c-eb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_dd344c-eb ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1489_dd344c-eb kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_2de8ef-0c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_2de8ef-0c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shopping-basket kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M576 216v16c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-8l-26.113 182.788C514.509 462.435 494.257 480 470.37 480H105.63c-23.887 0-44.139-17.565-47.518-41.212L32 256h-8c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-16c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h67.341l106.78-146.821c10.395-14.292 30.407-17.453 44.701-7.058 14.293 10.395 17.453 30.408 7.058 44.701L170.477 192h235.046L326.12 82.821c-10.395-14.292-7.234-34.306 7.059-44.701 14.291-10.395 34.306-7.235 44.701 7.058L484.659 192H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM312 392V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm112 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm-224 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Ideas for Ages 0-3<\/strong>:  Soft plush animals (like bunnies or chicks), board books with bright colors and textures, stacking rings, large puzzle blocks, bath toys, a bunny-themed sippy cup, a set of soft-tipped spoons.   <strong>Safety considerations<\/strong>: Ensure that all toys are free of small parts that could be detached and become a choking hazard.  Instead of traditional plastic grass, which can be a choking hazard, it is safer to use tissue paper or a soft blanket as a basket filler. Candy should be avoided for this age group.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_9b766f-51 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_9b766f-51\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shopping-basket kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M576 216v16c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-8l-26.113 182.788C514.509 462.435 494.257 480 470.37 480H105.63c-23.887 0-44.139-17.565-47.518-41.212L32 256h-8c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-16c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h67.341l106.78-146.821c10.395-14.292 30.407-17.453 44.701-7.058 14.293 10.395 17.453 30.408 7.058 44.701L170.477 192h235.046L326.12 82.821c-10.395-14.292-7.234-34.306 7.059-44.701 14.291-10.395 34.306-7.235 44.701 7.058L484.659 192H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM312 392V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm112 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm-224 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Ideas for Ages 4-7<\/strong>:  Art supplies (like crayons, markers, and coloring books), play-doh, sticker books, age-appropriate puzzles, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, balls, books, child-size gardening supplies, candy and snacks.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_e7e03b-78 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_e7e03b-78\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_shopping-basket kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M576 216v16c0 13.255-10.745 24-24 24h-8l-26.113 182.788C514.509 462.435 494.257 480 470.37 480H105.63c-23.887 0-44.139-17.565-47.518-41.212L32 256h-8c-13.255 0-24-10.745-24-24v-16c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24h67.341l106.78-146.821c10.395-14.292 30.407-17.453 44.701-7.058 14.293 10.395 17.453 30.408 7.058 44.701L170.477 192h235.046L326.12 82.821c-10.395-14.292-7.234-34.306 7.059-44.701 14.291-10.395 34.306-7.235 44.701 7.058L484.659 192H552c13.255 0 24 10.745 24 24zM312 392V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm112 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24zm-224 0V280c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24s-24 10.745-24 24v112c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24s24-10.745 24-24z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Ideas for Ages 8-12<\/strong>:  Art sets, science experiment kits, craft kits (like DIY jewelry or slime), books, puzzles, portable speakers, family games or card games, reusable water bottle, a cool notebook and pens,&nbsp;gift cards, candy and snacks.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1489_fd5d67-7c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap 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