Sun Journal Carrie On NC, Promise Place, and Interfaith Refugee Ministry gratefully acknowledge the enthusiastic support and participation of so many businesses during our recent Bern Bunny Eggscavanger Hunt. Once again, this support was an amazing indicator of the generosity of our local businesses who step up time after time to assist non-profits in so many ways. We couldn’t have done it without you! A special shout out to the Farmers Market manager, Julie McKeon, who always supports our activities and to the market vendors who also participated in this first-time event. Participants included: Morgan’s Tavern and Grill, Living Well Down East, Nautical Wheelers, Thai Angel, Blue Magnolia, Captain Ratty’s, Bella’s Café, The Silver Line, Drive IV Hydration, Peacocks Plume, Hollis’ Haven Boutique, Cow Café, Surf Wind and Fire, Magnolia Jane Salon, Folks Foundation, Lula Balou, Nauti Paws, MJ’s Raw Bar and Grille, Black Cat Shoppe, Cypress Hall, The Four C’s, Accidental Artist, Bear City Fudge, Advanced Attractions, Mitchell Hardware, SnapDragon Toys, Carolina Comics and More; Jade Express, Five Below, ATA Martial Arts, Famous Bakery, The Craft Studio, Lush Nutrition, Black Bear Market, Jumpin Jive Battlefield, Wild Birds Unlimited, Crema Brew, Target, Harris Teeter, Chik Fil a, The Dollar Tree. Farmers Market Vendors: Sew Cute, Becky’s, Century Farm Crosses, Beatrice and Lulu, Medrano’s Fruit and Vegetables, Carol’s Brand, Baked Good by Made with Care, Beautiful Mess, Sonia’s Handcrafted Jelelry, New York Finest, Alma, TJ’s Bees. Proceeds received from this event will benefit the following programs: Carrie On NC: Inspire at-risk youth, build up the community, and bring lasting change to the next generation. Promise Place: Sexual Assault Resource Center. Interfaith Refugee Ministry: Helping Refugees Rebuild Their Lives in Eastern North Carolina.