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Marion Town Party 2013391 viewsCaption Hundreds of Marion residents spent arguably the most beautiful day of the summer so far at the Town Party, a rousing success full of food, fun, and activities for all ages. Photo by Felix Perez.
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The Heart of Christmas391 viewsMarion’s First Congregational Church delivered the season’s perfection with Cassandra Morgan directing ‘The Heart of Christmas’ cantata. This annual event is sugar on the plums for anyone who appreciates live music. The combined voices and instruments of over 60 performers filled the church with pitch perfect music telling the story of Jesus’ birth. From bluesy pieces or full operatic compositions by Pepper Choplin the full house was delighted and moved tears to joy. Photo by Marilou Newell
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Himalaya Project391 viewsMarion’s Sally Hunsdorfer, a founding member of the Marion Institute, makes regular visits to Nepal to implement enrichment programs as part of her Himalaya Project. While trekking on foot to a remote village, Sally passes a Buddhist monument called a “stupa,” one of many that dot the landscape of the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal. Photo by Sally Hunsdorfer.
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Harbor Days 2014391 viewsDid you come out for Harbor Days 2014? Every year, Harbor Days lures the people of the Southcoast to Mattapoisett by the thousands to enjoy the fun, food, and festivities unique to this local tradition. The weekend festival took place from July 18th through the 20th at Shipyard Park, the heart of Mattapoisett village. Photo by Felix Perez
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Marion Village Stroll391 viewsThere were hundreds strolling the streets during the 2014 Marion Holiday Stroll on December 14. Celebrity sightings included Santa Claus on his carriage, the Grinch, the Nutcracker, and Sparky the Fire Dog. The Showstoppers and The Sippican School Marching Band lit up the afternoon until the tree lighting ceremony lit up the night, the finale of that starry-skied evening. Photos by Felix Perez and Jean Perry
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Marion Harbor Wildlife391 viewsLiz Hatch captured this shot of a harbor seal enjoying the ice flow in Marion Harbor.
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Marion Horse Show391 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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Arts in the Park391 viewsThe Marion Art Center held its 2015 Arts in the Park on July 11. Local artists and crafters had the chance to display their talents to the community at Bicentennial Park off Main and Spring Streets. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Annual Marion Town Party391 viewsThe Annual Marion Town Party was Saturday night, August 22, on the grounds of and around the Marion Town House. The event featured food, fun, and loads of children’s activities before the Fire Department lit up the neighborhood with the blaze of the bonfire. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Antique Car Show391 views It was a great turnout for the Agawam’s 3rd Annual Antique Car Show at Washburn Park in Marion on Saturday, August 29. Classic car entrants signed their antique automobiles up for a chance to win first, second, or third place in the show. The sponsoring group, Agawam Chapter No. 121 Order of the Eastern Star, uses the proceeds from the event to benefit various charities the group supports. The group meets regularly at the Masonic Hall located at 13 Spring Street in Marion. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum391 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum afterschool group hit the beach Wednesday afternoon. We found many types of fish, including Puffer fish, Tautogs, and other animals such as Mantis shrimp, and all sorts of crabs. It was a great way to celebrate one of the last days of summer. Many thanks to Sarah Porter and all those parents who helped out. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Pizza with Santa391 viewsThe Marion Police Brotherhood held its annual “Pizza with Santa” on Sunday, December 6, keeping up the tradition of collecting toy donations for its “Stuff a Cruiser” toy drive to benefit those served by the Justice Resource Institute. Marion Police say this was the biggest year yet for toy donations. Photos by Colin Veitch
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