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Marion Natural History Museum718 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group would like to thank Dawn Gates-Allen of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association for the enjoyable program involving one of Southeastern Massachusetts’ most important crops. We took a close look at the insides of cranberries to discover what makes them float, counted seeds - which tell us how many times a plant was fertilized by a bee – and had a chance to see how far we could "bounce" a berry. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Liedhold
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What's the Buzz?717 viewsThe Second Annual Lizzie T’s Spelling Bee to benefit Marion’s Elizabeth Taber Library was held on Thursday, March 6 at the Marion Music Hall. Eleven teams of three members each competed in three rounds for the title of "Best Spellers." (Photo by Kenneth J. Souza).
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Adirondack Art717 viewsOne of 17 hand-painted Adirondack chairs included in a Silent Auction fundraiser for the Sippican Woman’s Club. The chairs and bidding sheets are now on display through August 4 at Spirits, the Marion Historical Society, Hiller Fuels, China Trader Antiques, Eastern Bank, Sippican Cafe, The Bookstall, Coldwell Banker, Uncle Jon’s Coffee, the Sippican Lands Trust, West Marine, Eden’s Landscapes, The Elizabeth Taber Library, Marion Sports Shop, Converse Realty, Kinlin Grover and the Sippican Tennis Club.
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Pleasing 'Pippin'717 viewsScene from Tabor Academy’s recent production of 'Pippin.' (Photo by Sarah K. Taylor).
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Ram Island Adventure717 viewsGwen Meidema enjoys a beautiful day on the water while participating in Marion Natural History Museum’s harbor tour to Ram Island. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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SLT Oyster Fest 717 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust’s Beer and Oyster Fest fundraiser was a hit despite the threat of approaching Hurricane Dorian, which was replaced with blue skies just in time, and holding the event earlier in the day mitigated the guests’ exposure to EEE-carrying mosquitos. The SLT sold 214 tickets and was pleased with the turnout. Photos by Shawn Sweet and Lauren Boucher.
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Fundraising717 viewsThe fundraising progress thermometer is heating up as it nears the Council on Aging’s goal of $75,000! Funds raised will be used to build floor-to-ceiling walls for the COA/Recreation Department office space. Pictured here are Harry Norweb, president of the Marion Council on Aging Board; Karen Greggory, director of the Council on Aging; and Merry Conway, president of the Friends of the Council on Aging. It's not too late to help us reach our goal! Mail contributions to FMCOA, P.O. Box 937, Marion, MA, 02738
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Dixieland in Marion716 viewsThe Dixie Diehards returned to the Marion Art Center on Saturday, April 26 for a performance at 7:30 pm. The group was formed in August, 2006 and is made up of men who are traditional jazz and Dixieland music enthusiasts, many of whom are also members of the long-established Stone Street Strummers Banjo Band. Bill Kiesewetter of Marion plays keyboard with the group. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Mock Election716 viewsMembers of the Sippican School Student Council are preparing to participate in a Mock Election on Tuesday, October 28 — one week before the nationwide presidential election. Every student will cast a ballot for his/her choice for president and vice president. In addition, staff members, visitors and sixth grade students will complete a short questionnaire on issues they consider important in this election. (Photo courtesy of Faculty Advisor Stacey Soucy).
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Ready to Sail716 viewsMany people took advantage of the recent unseasonably warm weather. Photo by Robert Chiarito
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Marion Art Center716 viewsMarion Art Center visitors enjoyed the opening reception for Balance: Real and Abstract Art, featuring paintings by Betsy Payne Cook and Bess Woodward. Photos by Christina Musser
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Marion Natural History Museum716 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group would like to thank Dawn Gates-Allen of the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association for the enjoyable program involving one of Southeastern Massachusetts’ most important crops. We took a close look at the insides of cranberries to discover what makes them float, counted seeds - which tell us how many times a plant was fertilized by a bee – and had a chance to see how far we could "bounce" a berry. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Liedhold
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