WHITMAN, MA, ISSUED March 24, 2006… Mutual Federal Savings Bank is the major sponsor this year for the Town of Halifax Annual Egg Hunt on the grounds of the Halifax Elementary School on Saturday, April 8. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, April 9.

This has become a tradition in Halifax, organized by the Halifax Youth and Recreation Commission. Richard Steele, Director, anticipates that more than 4000 eggs will be hidden, and he anticipates more than 300 children of all ages to take part in the festivities.

He said, "This is a large financial undertaking for the recreation Department and we are extremely excited about teaming up with Mutual Federal Savings Bank to organize this Egg Hunt Extravaganza." Events will include a moonwalk, face painting, egg tosses, jelly bean jar guess, and pictures with the Bunny, as well as the egg hunt itself.

"We are pleased to be able to sponsor this great Halifax tradition," said Glen White, President/CEO of Mutual Federal Savings Bank. He added, "We support efforts to bring communities closer and this is a great one for the young, and the young at heart."

About Mutual Federal Savings Bank
Mutual Federal Savings Bank is an independent, mutually-owned savings bank serving the community’s personal banking needs, with full-service offices in Whitman, Hanson, Halifax, and Carver. The Bank has operated continuously as an independent, local institution since 1889. Mutual Federal Savings Bank provides core financial services to individuals, with a special focus on meeting the needs and interests of members of the communities they serve. The main office of Mutual Federal Savings Bank is located at 570 Washington Street in Whitman, MA. For additional information on the services they provide visit www.mutualfederal.com or call Christine Grundy, Director of Marketing, at 781-447-4488.