CLC visited by elusive mischief-maker

Published 03.21.2023

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A stealthy leprechaun showed up early on St. Patrick's Day to stir up trouble at the Dunham Children's Learning Center, overturning furniture and scattering toys prior to the kids' arrival. "From the lobby to the rooms, everything was a mess," according to Stacie L. Smith, a group leader, who said the children had a great time searching through the clutter and clover for the pesky visitor.

The disheveled entryway provides the first hints that something is amiss.
The disheveled entryway provides the first hints that something is amiss.
A paper trail leads to evidence of misbehavior.
A paper trail leads to evidence of misbehavior.
Someone's been rummaging in the Reading Room.
Someone's been rummaging in the Reading Room.
Children sit amid the upheaval.
Children sit amid the upheaval.
Search party, assemble!
Search party, assemble!
The hunt continues.
The hunt continues.
A calling card?
A calling card?

"Shamrocks paved the way everywhere he went; the traps we made were sprung, but we had no luck catching him." With an accepting "maybe next year" attitude, the group settled in for a Lucky Charms snack to end the day.