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Natural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations II Program298 viewsNatural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations II Program
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New Playgrounds in Marion298 viewsNew Playgrounds at Washburn Park and Point Road are now open! The construction was completed within a week. Marion Recreation would like to give special thanks to the Marion Department of Public Works for assisting the department. If you haven’t been to either playground yet, now is the time to check them out!
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Marion Art Center Members Show298 viewsMembers of the Marion Art Center showcased their work during the opening reception of the MAC Annual Winter Members Show on January 9. Members were allowed to submit up to three pieces, and MAC Executive Director Deborah Bokelkamp said members not only have artistic skill, but they possess the skill of self-expression. “The person doing it feels it,” said Bokelkamp. “It’s not just the act, it’s the expression.” The show runs until February 28. Photos by Jean Perry
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Pinewood Derby Time298 viewsMarion Cub Scout Troop #32 had its annual Pinewood Derby on February 8 at the Marion Congregational Church. Scouts assembled and designed their wooden racecars hoping to come in first place or win a prize for most original car or coolest car. Photos by Felix Perez
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Bugworks298 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum provided an opportunity on February 27 to get up close and personal with critters from the insect world, including praying mantises and jumbo-sized grasshoppers. Above: Tapper Crete, 7, was the first one brave enough to ask to touch a praying mantis. The event was hosted by Maire Anne Diamond, owner and educator at ‘Bugworks.’ Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion Natural History Museum298 viewsLast week the Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool crew explored a variety of ways to identify trees without their leaves. By looking at bark, leaf scar arrangement and even using their sense of smell, the students had a chance to explore trees and woody shrubs without their usual foliage. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Annual Clean Up298 viewsMay 9 in Marion was also the time for the annual clean up, which had residents meeting at the Marion Music Hall for their assignments and supplies. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Bubbles, bubbles, everywhere! 298 viewsKids were spellbound by Keith Johnson and his “Bubbleology” show at the Marion Music Hall on June 22, sponsored by the Elizabeth Taber Library. Ty Mackenzie, 9, was the lucky one who got to be swallowed up by a giant bubble. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Horse Show298 viewsThe 68th annual Marion Horse Show was Saturday, July 4 at Washburn Park. The horse show has been a tradition in Marion since 1947 when Charles R. Washburn founded it as a fundraiser for local youth groups. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum298 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s Coastal Explorations group wishes to thank wildlife tracker Jennifer Carlino for showing us a little about different types of wildlife sign. Burrows, tracks, pellets, and scat were all inspected to determine what types of wildlife use Washburn park as their habitat. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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A Bad Year for Tomatoes298 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s hilarious production of “A Bad Year for Tomatoes” opened on August 6, starring Myra Marlowe, Jay Ryan, Suzie Kokkins, Suzy Taylor, Susan Sullivan, Thom O’Shaughnessy, and Gary Taylor. The show continues on August 14-15. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Chalk It Up298 viewsThe day before the Marion Town Party, kids chalked-up the sidewalks in front of the Marion Town House in preparation for the Saturday night event. Town Party Planning Committee members set up picnic tables and strung party lights in the background while the kids drew colorful, festive pictures with chalk. Photos by Jean Perry
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