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Area easter egg hunt canceled

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JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The 10th annual PAAL Easter Egg Hunt will not happen this year.

The annual event was set to feature 3,000 easter eggs, face painting and the easter bunny.

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The egg hunt was scheduled for Saturday, April 19 but was canceled because of a risk of storms, according to a post from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Organizers do not plan to reschedule the event. "We know this event is a favorite for many in Jefferson Township and the surrounding community, and we share in your disappointment," the Sheriff’s Office wrote in their post.

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The event was set to feature egg hunts for three age groups.

The Sheriff’s Office said the safety of families, volunteers and staff is their top priority.

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