Easter Bunny coming to Jefferson

LAKE HOPATCONG — The Easter Bunny has scheduled a visit to Jefferson Township to coincide with the Recreation Department’s 20th annual Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12, at the Jefferson Township Middle School field (behind the school) at 1000 Weldon Road.

If there is inclement weather, the event will be moved into the school’s gym.

This event will take place after the GFWC Jr. Woman’s Club’s 33rd annual Bunny Brunch being held at the Jefferson Township High School cafeteria that morning.

The egg hunt is open to all children up to 9 years of age at 1 p.m. who are Jefferson Township residents. Each child should bring their own basket to collect the eggs, and there will be a maximum of ten eggs allowed per basket. All children will receive a gift from the Easter Bunny!

There will be opportunities to take photographs with the Easter Bunny, so parents should bring a camera. Everyone is also encouraged to stop by the Jefferson Township Middle School Student Council/Red Cross Clubs’ Bake Sale table. All proceeds will benefit the Operation Camp Jefferson 2014 Fund to help children in financial need attend the township’s summer day camp program.

The Recreation Department will accept donations for township residents in need of food through the township’s food pantry. Especially needed are non-perishable food items, paper products, household products, and/or toiletries.

Also be sure to visit the Recreation Department’s Scholastic Book Fair in the Middle School’s cafeteria where you can shop for the best in children’s books.

There is no admission charge to participate in the Egg Hunt. For information/directions, call the Recreation Department at 973-663-8404 or visit www.jeffersontownship.net - Departments, Recreation or the Events section.