Oblock Junior High’s third annual Reach Out Club Easter egg hunt broke a record for participants and eggs.
More than 500 people participated and 6,500 eggs were used in the hunt inside and outside the school at 440 Presque Isle Drive.
Children from infants to age 14 were separated into five age groups for the hunt.
Some eggs were set aside for people who came late to the April 13 event to ensure everyone left with something.
Reach Out is a student-based community service club aiding families from Plum and neighboring communities.
It’s sponsored by Ron Sakolsky and fellow Oblock teacher Lori Senkewitz.
“There wasn’t a kid that showed up that didn’t go home with candy,” Sakolsky said. “The kids had a ball. They were busy the whole time from walking in the parking lot.”
Other activities included a gift basket raffle, face painting, horse rides, arts and crafts, photos with the Easter bunny and a performance by Kelsey’s Dance & Fitness members. Plum firefighters and EMS had firetrucks and an ambulance at the event for children to explore.
The next egg hunt is planned for April 4, 2020.
Contact Sakolsky at 412-797-6322, ext. 3125 or email sakolsky@pbsd.net for more information about the club and its activities.
