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Marion Natural History Museum352 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school group enjoyed a beautiful end-of-summer day Wednesday September 19 at the Marion Harbormaster’s beach. One of the highlights was they we were able to take a close look at the largest Pipefish we’d ever seen. The museum’s next after-school program is a rocket program given by board member Mike Cronin on October 10th. Photo courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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Nightmare at 13352 viewsThe Marion Recreation Committee hosted a Nightmare at 13 Atlantis Drive Haunted House Tour on Saturday October 27th. The fund raiser was originally scheduled to run for two nights and to include Sunday but was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. Even though the second night was cancelled the event was reported to be a great success and had a great turn out. Photo by Felix Perez
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Marion Turkey Trot 5K Road Race352 viewsHunter Patrick, winner of this year’s Marion Turkey Trot with a time of 16min 55sec. Photo by Felix Perez
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Big Trucks352 viewsDespite the soggy weather on Saturday, May 11th, close to 100 kids of all ages came to Marion Recreation’s Kid’s Equipment Day held at Town Field on Main Street. Kids were able to climb and explore a fire truck, ambulance, bucket truck, police cruiser, street sweeper and construction vehicles. All children received a free fire hat or construction hat. Many volunteers were on hand to assist the kids and to answer any questions.
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Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree352 viewsThe Mattapoisett Lands Trust’s Salty’s Silvery Moon Soiree last Friday at Dunseith Gardens featured cooking fires with hay-bale seating for s’mores, as well as cider. Simon Brooks provided music and storytelling. Photos by Paul Lopes and Felix Perez.
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Clayton ‘Doc’ King Honored352 viewsFriends of Clayton ‘Doc’ King gathered on Friday as King was honored with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives for his work in aiding, assisting, and being an asset in the community he served. Photo by Marilou Newel
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Fireworks Gala352 viewsPeople were still trickling in at 8:00 pm as the Marion Fireworks Committee’s second annual beach party on April 5 started picking up the pace with music and lights provided by Fun 107’s Michael Rock, and guests holding drinks with little umbrellas began shaking their hips. There was the scent of tropical coconutty sunblock in the air as guests perused the items up for auction, including a luxury African photo safari valued at $5,500. Photo by Jean Perry
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Super Duper Summer Fair352 viewsThe Super Duper Summer Fair sponsored by the First Congregational Church of Marion had something for everyone. There was a plant sale, baked goods, books and toys for sale, and games for the kids – just a lot of good old-fashioned fun on a beautiful sunny summer day. Photos by Jean Perry & Felix Perez
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Osprey Marsh352 viewsThe Sippican Lands Trust has acquired a new piece of land off Point Road, overlooking beautiful Planting Island Cove. The Howland family has gifted “Osprey Marsh” to the Town of Marion and the SLT has big plans to eventually make this a handicapped accessible open space for all to enjoy. Photos by Jean Perry
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Bear Den of Pack 32 Marion352 viewsThe Bear Den of Pack 32 Marion (Adam Ouellette, Nic Miedema, Logan LeBlanc, Ty McKenzie, Tyler Young and Oakley Campbell) would like to thank the Harbormaster’s Office for arranging a boating safety course and knot tying demonstration with them on September 11. This course will be completed September 18 and help the scouts complete boating achievements.
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Marion Natural History Museum352 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group enjoyed a wonderful program about sea turtles of Buzzards Bay last Wednesday. During the program the students had a chance to view videos of hatchling turtles, learn a little about sea turtle biology, and handle some live terrapins. We wish to thank Don Lewis and Sue Weber Nourse for providing this exciting program. Photos courtesy Turtle Journal.
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Marion Firefighter’s Association352 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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