Some of the children start running to hunt for eggs, in a bit of a false start, at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David
By Beth David, Editor
The annual egg hunt at Livesey Park sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association on Saturday, 4/16, included a bit of confusion this year. The event moved from the hillside to the parking lot, with a very organized plan to separate children by age, but, alas, children are, after all children.
As NFIA president Pauline Parker explained how it would all work: 9-12 here, toddler to 4 there, etc., someone decided they heard the word “go” and…off they went.
The NFIA called back most of them, but a couple of fast runners probably could not hear a thing and clearly had a jolly old time scooping up eggs throughout the park without any competition.
After a bit, the groups went off as planned, to their designated areas.
It was all in good fun and no harm was done to any children or bunnies.
In addition to the plastic eggs that had candy in them, hunters gathered several dozen wooden eggs to be turned in for special prizes.
After the hunt, all participants had a chance at the raffles which included Easter baskets, games, books, and stuffed animals.
Hot chocolate was available on the rather cold and blustery day, and about 200 people participated.
The Easter Bunny, Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen Hannah Lima, and Miss Bristol County Outstanding Teen Mia Mitchell were also on hand for photos and to mesmerize the young’uns.
The free event was sponsored by the NFIA with candy and raffle items donated by community members.
“The following businesses and people donated to the Easter Egg Hunt,” wrote the NFIA on its Facebook page. “We thank them for their donations and for their continued support for the NFIA: Vila Verde Restaurant, Dorothy Cox Chocolates, Lynne Onishuk, Dr. Brian Bowcock, EMA Director Mark Jodion, EMA Sound System Operator Steve Pennington, Sara Sturtevant, The Raphael Family, The David Family, Boy Scout Troop 52 Fairhaven, Police & Fire Departments, Fairhaven BPW, NFIA members, Miss New Bedford Outstanding Teen Hannah Lima, Miss Bristol County’s Outstanding Teen Mia Mitchell
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- Gracyn clearly delights in being airborne courtesy of her dad Evan at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Tori Tepe for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- Vincent is all smiles after collecting his raffle prize, which is just about as big as he is, after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David.
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- Hudson and Jason check out their loot they gathered up at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Siblings Brody, Noah, Liam and Isabella pose with the Easter Bunny after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David.
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- Some of the children start running to hunt for eggs, in a bit of a false start, at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David
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- A young girl hangs onto her Easter eggs as she takes a break from hunting to take a ride down the slide in the playground during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David
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- Kaylee holds three wooden eggs that she found at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22, before she realized she was only supposed to have one, so she gave away two. Photo by Beth David
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- Jack gives the Easter Bunny a hug at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David
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- Emilia gives her basket a bear hug as she tries to lift it at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David
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- Young Easton runs through the playground looking for eggs at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Tori Tepe for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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- The Lussier Cousins, who live in the neighborhood, pose with the Easter Bunny after the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Beth David.
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- This little guy is clearly pleased with his take at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt at Livesey Park on 4/16/22. Photo by Tori Tepe for the Fairhaven Neighborhood News.
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