Photo courtesy Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines
By Tara Fischer, Staff Writer
The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines is hopping into spring as the group gears up to deliver treat-filled eggs to residents’ yards this Easter Eve.
Parents can give their children a sweet surprise during the Egg Your Yard initiative, even if they are short on time, by buying plastic eggs filled with candy, stickers and knick-knacks. Groups of chamber members will distribute the trinkets to participating addresses on March 30, the day before Easter, when the sun goes down a little after 7 p.m.
“We will be stealthy as we distribute the eggs,” said Chamber President Kerrie Bunting. “When the kids wake up in the morning, it will be just like the Easter Bunny came.”
The Worcester County Chamber of Commerce in Ocean Pines’ Young Professionals will host the event. The chamber branch comprises 21- to 35-year-olds entering their industry across various concentrations, eager to cultivate their careers. Bunting said the group’s primary goal is to network, learn from their peers, and get a head start in the professional world.
“These are ambitious future business leaders in their field,” the chamber president said. “We accept everyone and bring along the next generation of industry leaders.”
Parents can buy 25 eggs for $25, 50 eggs for $40, and 75 eggs for $60.
The young professionals are also running the chamber’s fourth annual corn hole tournament. The event, set for 11 a.m., March 23, will feature cash prizes, music, and a raffle.
Bunting said that for anyone interested in having their yards egged, orders must be placed by March 22.
“We are excited about the project,” Bunting said. “It is such a cute idea for parents with little kids.”