Charles City residents beat boredom with ‘bear hunt’
By late Saturday afternoon, dozens of houses in Charles City had cute and fuzzy teddy bears in their windows — along with some other soft, stuffed and created creatures. The premise was simple — anyone who wanted to participate could put a teddy bear in their window, so neighborhood families could go on a “bear hunt.” Someone suggested it on the internet, and the idea caught on. (Press photo James Grob.)
By late Saturday afternoon, dozens of houses in Charles City had cute and fuzzy teddy bears in their windows — along with some other soft, stuffed and created creatures. The premise was simple — anyone who wanted to participate could put a teddy bear in their window, so neighborhood families could go on a “bear hunt.” Someone suggested it on the internet, and the idea caught on. (Press photo James Grob.)
By late Saturday afternoon, dozens of houses in Charles City had cute and fuzzy teddy bears in their windows — along with some other soft, stuffed and created creatures. The premise was simple — anyone who wanted to participate could put a teddy bear in their window, so neighborhood families could go on a “bear hunt.” Someone suggested it on the internet, and the idea caught on. (Press photo James Grob.)
By late Saturday afternoon, dozens of houses in Charles City had cute and fuzzy teddy bears in their windows — along with some other soft, stuffed and created creatures. The premise was simple — anyone who wanted to participate could put a teddy bear in their window, so neighborhood families could go on a “bear hunt.” Someone suggested it on the internet, and the idea caught on. (Press photo James Grob.)
By late Saturday afternoon, dozens of houses in Charles City had cute and fuzzy teddy bears in their windows — along with some other soft, stuffed and created creatures. The premise was simple — anyone who wanted to participate could put a teddy bear in their window, so neighborhood families could go on a “bear hunt.” Someone suggested it on the internet, and the idea caught on. (Press photo James Grob.)
By late Saturday afternoon, dozens of houses in Charles City had cute and fuzzy teddy bears in their windows — along with some other soft, stuffed and created creatures. The premise was simple — anyone who wanted to participate could put a teddy bear in their window, so neighborhood families could go on a “bear hunt.” Someone suggested it on the internet, and the idea caught on. (Press photo James Grob.)
By James Grob, jgrob@charlescitypress.com
Someone suggested it on the internet, and the idea caught on.
By late Saturday afternoon, dozens of houses in Charles City had cute and fuzzy teddy bears in their windows — along with some other soft, stuffed and created creatures.
On one street, several teddy bears could be spotted along with a fox, a Dalmatian puppy, a dragon and a couple of bunny rabbits — although the bunnies might have already been there in honor of the upcoming Easter celebration.
Many who did not have some kind of stuffed animal to place in their windows simple drew a picture of a teddy bear and hung it up for all to see.
The premise was simple — anyone who wanted to participate could put a teddy bear in their window, so neighborhood families could go on a “bear hunt.”
More than just families responded. Couples and individuals of all ages walked and drove around town, many of them snapping photographs of the teddy bears and putting them up on Facebook, to show off their bounty.
It was promoted as an easy and fun way to beat the boredom of staying home during this time of social distancing. The idea was based on the children’s book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxbury.
Charles City Council member Phoebe Pittman, who is also a science teacher at Charles City Middle School — closed until April 13 due to COVID-19 precautions — expanded on the idea.
Pittman said she loves the idea of scavenger hunts, and since decorating windows and sidewalks gave kids something to do on the weekend, she thought walking to find other decorations would be even more entertainment during the week.
Pittman started a Charles City Scavenger hunt online. People who want to participate should decorate their windows or sidewalks with each day’s theme, then take a walk to find other decorations. Pittman said it is a way to come together as a community while practicing social distancing.
Monday’s theme is “Here, Kitty, Kitty,” so people should decorate with cats. Wednesday is “Joke Day,” so people should find their best joke and display it for all to see. Preferably the jokes will be clean and suitable for children — corny “dad jokes” are encouraged.
Friday will be “Spring Flowers,” when everyone’s day can be brightened by decoration with colorful flowers.
Sunday, March 29, will be “Finding Nemo” day, when people will be making fish and decorating with them.
Tuesday, March 31, will be “Encouraging Words” day. People are asked to find their favorite encouraging quote and display it to help lift spirits.
Wednesday, April 1, will be — of course — “April Fools Day,” when people will be asked to draw some silly faces to make passers-by smile.
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