By Beth David, Editor
Approximately 400-500 children and their adults joined the fun at the annual egg hunt sponsored by the North Fairhaven Improvement Association on 4/4/26. The totally free event includes an egg hunt with 3,000 candy-filled plastic eggs; special prizes to those who find the 120 special wooden eggs; goodie bags; hot chocolate; raffle prizes, and hugs and pictures with the Easter Bunny.
Held at Livesey Park in North Fairhaven, the event designates certain areas of the park for different age groups so the little ones don’t get overrun by the big kids.
This year, as the NFIA’s Pauline Parker explained about the wooden eggs, a group of over-anxious youngsters headed to the playground, which jumpstarted the event. No problem, the NFIA is a flexible crowd.
The list of sponsors and donors to thank was extensive, with people donating baskets and gift certificates for the raffle, items for the wooden egg prizes, and candy.
The princesses helped, too, calling out raffle numbers, picking the numbers and handing out the prizes: Miss New Bedford, Deolinda “Dolly” Mendes; Miss New Bedford Teen, Addison Kohler; Jr. Miss Apple Peach, Elyza Wagner; Miss Apple Peach, Aubrey Sousa.
Ms. Parker made a point of asking everyone to pick up after themselves to keep their park clean. She noted that the event was accessible for people with mobility issues and read a statement about inclusion.
“Inclusion is about creating a world where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered, regardless of their background, identify or abilities. It means embracing diversity, fostering environments where all voices are heard, ensuring that opportunities are accessible to everyone.
“True inclusion goes beyond tolerance — it requires active participation, empathy, and a commitment to equity. When people feel included, they can thrive, contribute meaningfully, and help build stronger, more connected communities and that is exactly how we feel here at NFIA. We invite everyone of all abilities to participate in any program that we are supporting and our hope is that other organizations continue to do the same.”
The NFIA meets the third Thursday of the month at 267 Adams St., Fairhaven; email northfairhavenimprovement267@gmail.com or visit https://northfairhavenimprovementassoc.weebly.com
They are actively looking for volunteers and members to help with the events they sponsor every year.
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- Children rush to gather up candy-filled plastic eggs in the field at Livesey Park in Fairhaven during the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/4/26. Photo by Beth David.
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- Siblings, Tyler and Melania, both show their Easter basket raffle wins at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/4/26. Photo by Beth David.
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- Rosie poses with her basket and the very respectable number of eggs she gathered at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/4/26. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Luna holds the Easter basket she won in the raffle as her brother, Jaxon, points out some of the cool stuff in it at the NFIA’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/4/26. Photo by Beth David.
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- The hot chocolate crew, L-R: State Rep. Mark Sylvia, and North Fairhaven Improvement Association President, Andrew Romano, are all smiles as they hand out hot chocolate at the NFIA’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/4/26. Photo by Beth David.
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- Young Crew is cool in his shades as he digs into the spoils of his hunt at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/4/26. Photo by Beth David.
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- L-R: Jr. Miss Apple Peach, Elyza Wagner; Miss Apple Peach, Aubrey Sousa; Miss New Bedford, Deolinda “Dolly” Mendes; Miss New Bedford Teen, Addison Kohler help out by calling and picking the raffle numbers at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/4/26. Photo by Beth David.
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- Young Emery seems to know exactly what the prize is as mom holds up a gift card to Back Porch Ice Cream at the North Fairhaven Improvement Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt on 4/4/26. Photo by Beth David.
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