And they’re off! Nine to 12-year-olds (top) scoop up eggs from the ball field in Meshoppen on Saturday. Larissa Harding and her uncle, Kyle Ziegler (above) had a great time at the Meshoppen egg hunt on Saturday, and Larissa went home with a new bike.
Photos and Story by By Rick Hiduk
(also published in the Rocket-Courier)
The annual Meshoppen Holiday Fund Easter Egg Hunt was held under sunny skies on March 31, with the field at Community Park finally clear of snow and just dry enough for the distribution of thousands of colored plastic eggs containing candy and prize slips. Participants from infants to adults vied for top prizes that included tricycles and bicycles donated by area businesses.
In addition to hunting for eggs, participants could help themselves to cupcakes, hot dogs, coffee and hot chocolate prepared by regular helpers Jenny Graham and Mariah McClain. Meshoppen Ambulance crew members were standing by, as were borough police officers John Krieg and Sierra Crane. Holly Stark, who has coordinated the event for the community for more than a decade, also emceed the egg hunt.
Stark began the event with a big “thank you” to everyone who either assisted with the egg hunt or donated cash or prizes to make it possible. Participants 0-to-2 years old were helped by volunteer Mike Houser (below) to select a bag containing eggs that held either candy or prize slips.
The remainder of the eggs were spread in clusters across the field, in wait of the 3-to-5, 6-to-8, 9-to-12, and 13-and-over age groups to pounce on them excitedly.
The Meshoppen Holiday Fun is also responsible for the annual Halloween costume party at the park. Individuals and business owners who would like to assist Stark with her efforts can contact her via Facebook or at 570-833-4317.
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Olivia Schuster won the bicycle in her age group but promised to let her brother, William, take a ride on it.
Sheamus Smith (front) was one of the youngest winners of a little trike. He attended Saturday’s egg hunt in Meshoppen with his brother, Michael, and father, James.
Popular local DJ Holly Stark served as emcee for the event.
Meshoppen egg hunt volunteer Mike Houser (left) helps infants and toddlers select a lucky grab bag.
Three-to-five year olds rush for eggs in Meshoppen Community Park on March 31.
Six-to-eight year olds hope their egg holds the prize slip for a bicycle or at least a big piece of chocolate.
And they’re off! Nine to 12-year-olds scoop up eggs from the ball field in Meshoppen on Saturday.
Adults are always welcome to participate in the 13-and-up category during the Mmeshoppen Holiday Fund Egg Hunt.
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