South Abington Lions Club, Chinchilla Hose Company host Easter egg hunt at South Abington Park

SOUTH ABINGTON TWP. — Children were gathered at the starting line, eager to fill their baskets with the numerous pieces of candy, plastic Easter eggs and small prizes scattered around the large recreational field at South Abington Park, when they heard the siren of an approaching fire truck. The red engine pulled into the park and little eyes turned to its big, white and fluffy passenger: Peter Cottontail! Waving, the Easter bunny jumped down and greeted the youngsters, making his way onto the grass to signal the start of the Easter egg hunt sponsored by the South Abington Lions Club and Chinchilla Hose Company on Saturday, March 26. The field was soon picked clean of the treats placed there for the free annual event. After the kids filled their baskets, bags and buckets, they gathered with their parents in front of the fire truck, listening for their ticket numbers to be called to win more prizes.

And they’re off! Children take to a running start at the South Abington Lions Club and Chinchilla Hose Company’s Easter Egg Hunt in the recreational field at South Abington Park.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_ABJ-SAb-Lions-Hunt-1.jpg.optimal.jpgAnd they’re off! Children take to a running start at the South Abington Lions Club and Chinchilla Hose Company’s Easter Egg Hunt in the recreational field at South Abington Park. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Nathan Graff, 4, of Clarks Summit, searches for Easter eggs and other treats with which to fill his bucket at the South Abington event.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_ABJ-SAb-Lions-Hunt-2.jpg.optimal.jpgNathan Graff, 4, of Clarks Summit, searches for Easter eggs and other treats with which to fill his bucket at the South Abington event. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Emily Medina, 4, of Scranton, carries her bucket full of goodies across the recreational field at South Abington Park during the Lions club and Chinchilla Hose Company sponsored Easter egg hunt.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_ABJ-SAb-Lions-Hunt-3.jpg.optimal.jpgEmily Medina, 4, of Scranton, carries her bucket full of goodies across the recreational field at South Abington Park during the Lions club and Chinchilla Hose Company sponsored Easter egg hunt. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal

Alexia Stravinskas, 5, rests on the shoulders of Stan Stravinskas, of South Abington Township, as they listen to Lions club and Chinchilla Hose Company members read off winning ticket numbers for special prizes after the Easter egg hunt at South Abington Park.

http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/web1_ABJ-SAb-Lions-Hunt-4.jpg.optimal.jpgAlexia Stravinskas, 5, rests on the shoulders of Stan Stravinskas, of South Abington Township, as they listen to Lions club and Chinchilla Hose Company members read off winning ticket numbers for special prizes after the Easter egg hunt at South Abington Park. Elizabeth Baumeister photos | Abington Journal