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DePina Landing264 viewsMembers of the public and the DePina family gather around a new commemorative plaque at the rededication ceremony for DePina Landing on Wednesday, August 14. Photo by Robert Pina
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Marion Village Christmas Stroll264 viewsThe Marion Village Christmas Stroll was this past cold and snowy Sunday. Santa and Ms. Clause arrived by their usual boat, though the cold and the wind sure made it look difficult to dock. Excited kids hurled snowballs all around (and at each other) as they waited for St. Nick. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Marion Natural History Museum263 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a wonderful time on December 17 using recycled and natural materials for gift giving. We made snow globes, bird feeders, shell ornaments, and more! We also enjoyed snacks and having fun visiting with friends. The museum wishes to thank all the terrific volunteers that came out to help. Happy Holidays from the museum and see you soon. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion’s own Christmas Tree263 viewsMarion’s own Christmas tree at Old Landing Veterans Park. The tree, made of lobster pots, was designed and put up by the Department of Public Works. Photo by Sam Bishop
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Marion Natural History Museum263 viewsOn Saturday, January 10 the Marion Natural History Museum’s Nature Journaling program had a great time working with watercolors. We created color wheels and different techniques we could use to paint with watercolors. Next program is February 21 - Pen and Ink and Ink Wash. No experience necessary. To register please go to the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Natural History Museum263 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum had a great time learning about Marion’s history with salt work operations. We learned about their locations and why they flourished and the taxes that put them out of business. We looked at many different salt types and an amazing range of colors depending on the geology of the area where they were collected. Pink from the Himalayas, black from Iceland and several different salt textures. We had a chance to explore these different salt types including salt from Sippican Ha
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Cozy Cup Book Club262 viewsOn Wednesday, May 13, the Cozy Cup Book Club from the Elizabeth Taber Library visited The Breakers, a Newport Mansion, following their reading of "Murder at the Breakers". You can join the Cozy Cup next month on June 10th for their next meeting, where they will be discussing "Murder Takes a Vacation" books, which are available for pick up at the ETL Circulation desk. Photo courtesy Emily Newell
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Marion Natural History Museum261 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum hosted Bethany Boucher of Amazing Animal Ambassadors Monday afternoon. We met Milo the Fennec Fox and had a chance to compare attributes of Peter Quill the hedgehog to Iris the tenrec. We also met a skunk, a ferret, and a very friendly chinchilla. Many thanks to the Marion Cultural Council for partially funding this event. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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DePina Landing261 viewsMembers of the public and the DePina family gather around a new commemorative plaque at the rededication ceremony for DePina Landing on Wednesday, August 14. Photo by Robert Pina
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Manuel & Felizarda Pina Park261 viewsManuel & Felizarda Pina Park dedication September 26. Photo by Robert Pina
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Veterans Day261 viewsMarion Veteran's Day Ceremony
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Marion Natural History Museum260 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum hosted Bethany Boucher of Amazing Animal Ambassadors Monday afternoon. We met Milo the Fennec Fox and had a chance to compare attributes of Peter Quill the hedgehog to Iris the tenrec. We also met a skunk, a ferret, and a very friendly chinchilla. Many thanks to the Marion Cultural Council for partially funding this event. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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