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S E R V I N G TAY L OR , OL D F OR G E , MOOSIC & SURROUNDING AREAS TRIBOROBANNER.COM | APRIL 11, 2019
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Here comes the bunny Easter events for kids are planned all over the area BY JOSH MCAULIFFE SPECIAL TO THE TRIBORO BANNER
Easter arrives a bit later than usual this year. But with that April 21 date comes the chance of better weather for a good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt for the kids. The Easter Bunny will appear at several Triboro-area Easter egg hunts in the days leading up to the holiday. Here’s the schedule as it stands now: Moosic Alliance Community Church The folks at Moosic Alliance Community Church will host its Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 13, beginning at 11 a.m. at the church, 608 Rocky Glenn Road. For more information on the event, call
570-457-6020. Lackawanna County Commissioners The Lackawanna County Commissioners and Parks & Recreation Department will conduct their Easter egg hunt on Saturday at McDade Park on the Scranton-Taylor border. Registration begins at 11 a.m., with the event starting at noon. Open to children of all ages, the event will include plenty of candy, surprises and snacks, plus use of the park’s facilities and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Old Forge Lions Club A time-honored tradition for many years, the Old Forge Lions Club’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held
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Old Forge students coordinating an Easter event are, from left: Hannah Lisowski, Kalvin Jeffers, Kevin Pepsin and Jonathan Nicholoff. Saturday beginning at noon at Old Forge Memorial Stadium. The event is open to children ages 12 and younger, and will feature a number of goodies and prizes. Taylor Lions Club The Taylor Lions Club will hold its Easter egg hunt on Saturday beginning at noon at Taylor Community Center, 700 S. Main St. The event, which will be held rain or shine, is open to Taylor children from infants to age 12. All kids will
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receive a bag of treats and have a chance at a big prize. Attendees may bring a camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny. For more information, call 570-5621917. Nicole Schuback Easter Egg Hunt The second annual Nicole Schuback Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 20, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Old Forge High School Gymnasium.
The event is coordinated by Old Forge students Hannah Lisowski, Jonathan Nicholoff, Kevin Pepsin and Kalvin Jeffers for their senior project. In addition to the hunt, the event will include a bake sale and numerous basket raffles. The planners are currently looking for donations, baskets and baked goods. All proceeds from the event will be donated to a scholarship fund, which is given every year to an Old Forge student-athlete.