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CoastSweep 2008600 viewsSixth graders from Sippican School in Marion pitched in to help with the CoastSweep coastal clean-up on Saturday, September 20 at Silvershell Beach. Members of the Sippican School Student Council who volunteered that morning included (from left) Danielle Cammarano, Tayler Glavin, Julianne Mariner, Hannah Lerman, Julia O’Rourke and Emma Purtell. (Photo courtesy of Jim O’Rourke).
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Marion Halloween Parade 2008600 viewsThe good witches of the Marion Art Center once again led a parade of little ghouls and goblins through the streets of Marion Village on October 31. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Holiday Cheer599 viewsEighteen students from Sippican School recently went to the Sippican Health Care Center to spread some Christmas cheer. The students spent the afternoon making ornaments with the residents, performing a skit, and serving refreshments and were accompanied by Enrichment Program advisors Stacey Soucy and Laura Dadagian O’Rourke. (Photo courtesy of Stacey Soucy).
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Marion Natural History Museum599 viewsDuring Wednesday's “Soil Critters” afterschool program, students had the opportunity to learn about what makes up a healthy soil and how varying numbers of insects populate different types of soil. The soil from the compost pile had the highest number of animals, with 17 pill bugs, 26 worms, two beetles, 34 springtails, two millipedes and one nematode. Maggie Payne of the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service shared her expertise with the after-school group. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Marion Veterans Day 2007598 viewsVeterans Day Ceremonies held on Sunday, November 11, 2007 at Veterans Memorial Park (Old Landing) in Marion, MA. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Holiday Shop598 viewsThe Annual Holiday Shop is now open at the Marion Art Center. Thirty-six artists and artisans offer a variety of jewelry, ceramics, clothing, cards, glass, ornaments, photography, paintings, puppets, ribbons, birds, scrimshaw, furniture and fiber. Everything is handmade and unique. The shop will be open Tuesday to Friday, 1:00 to 5:00 pm, and Saturdays, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm through December 21. Admission is free. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Marion Fire Open House598 viewsThe Marion Fire Department had a busy weekend hosting an Open House event at their station on Saturday, October 11 in conjunction with National Fire Prevention Week. (Photo by Robert Chiarito.)
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Strike Up the Band598 viewsA member of the Sippican School Band prepares to drum up some support during the annual Village Stroll held on Sunday, December 14. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Marion 5K597 viewsMatt Sullivan of North Andover managed to outpace over 300 other runners in the 2008 Marion Village 5K Road Race on Saturday, June 28, finishing first overall and taking the top male prize with a final time of 16:46. (Photo courtesy of Chris Adams).
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Arts in the Park597 viewsThe Marion Arts Center once again sponsored "Arts in the Park" in Bicentennial Park across the street from the Marion Town House on Saturday, July 12. Forty-five artists and artisans set up displays of their work in a variety of media including ceramics, clothing, jewelry, glass, scrimshaw, accessories, paper, photography, furniture, decorative arts as well as paintings and prints. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Bike Safety Day597 viewsThe Marion Police Department sponsored a Bicycle Safety Day for children and young adults at Silvershell Beach on Saturday morning, August 2. The day included bicycle safety information, a rodeo course and certificate awards for all participants. In addition, the Marion Police Department was awarded a statewide grant by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security to provide 75 bicycle helmets during the event. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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Do-Si-Do in Marion597 viewsOn Sunday, September 14, the first of what is hoped to be an annual series of Marion Square Dances was held inside the Marion Community Center. Although initially slated to take place in the parking lot adjacent to the Marion General Store, the weekend’s rainy weather forced the event indoors. Caller Jim Schell of Lakeville had veteran square dancers and novices alike promenading, allemanding, bowing to their partners and do-si-doing with ease. (Photo by Robert Chiarito).
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