For years, Clifton Improvement Association Board Member Sheryl Levenson has wanted to put together an event that would merge the holidays of Easter and Passover, while providing children with long-lasting memories and raising money to help the association’s objectives.

Levenson’s idea finally became a reality Saturday morning, as over 100 children hunted eggs at the Bunnies on Beach Bluff event. Certain eggs were filled with kosher for Passover candy. The event supported Clifton Improvement Association, which owns Beach Bluff Park, overlooking Preston Beach.

Also on hand was the Easter Bunny, as well as a few other live rabbits for children to meet and pet.

“We stuffed over a thousand eggs,” said Levenson. “We hid them all morning and finished just in time.”

Levenson said that poor forecasts left uncertainty in the potential turnout all week, but when things cleared up, everyone realized it was about to be a very busy morning.

“Everybody seems to be having a good time,” said Levenson. “It’s a wonderful feeling seeing all of the children, and families together. And more people are learning about the park too.”

A long line of families waiting to get into the park stretched down the street as eager children awaited the start of the hunt. Arts and crafts, as well as a rabbit petting area helped pass the time.

Once everyone had arrived, the hunt was on, and it didn’t take long for all of the eggs to be collected and placed into baskets. Coffee kept the parents and grandparents warm and energized as a cold breeze blew in from the ocean.

Saturday’s event worked to support Clifton Improvement Association’s maintenance of Beach Bluff Park and the nearby seawall.

“If you know anything about seawall, you know it’s very expensive,” said Levenson. “We are a charitable organization and don’t receive state or federal funding.”

Levenson said that proceeds from the event will help out “more than you know.”