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Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 352 viewsThe Marion Recreation Department’s annual Turkey Trot 5k brought scores of runners out to the Marion village streets on November 18. Although there were no actual turkeys trotting, thoughts of Thanksgiving dinner are trotting through many of our thoughts as we approach Thanksgiving. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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Kneel for Nine352 viewsA peaceful crowd gathered on the lawn of the Marion Music Hall on June 2 to kneel in solidarity for nine minutes calling for justice for the death of George Floyd and accountability for police brutality. Marion Police Chief John Garcia dressed in his police uniform was among the roughly 200 kneeling on the grass that afternoon. Photos by Jean Perry
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Valentine Tea351 viewsThe Marion Art Center hosted an American Girl themed Valentine Tea Party on February 6, 2010. Over 20 girls dressed in their pink and red finest enjoyed dainty finger foods, festive cupcakes, red fruit punch, and tea. Morgan Middleton played Kirsten and Phoebe Mock played Singing Bird in the Marion Art Center American Girl mini-musical that accompanied the tea party. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Skating Away351 viewsFebruary vacation was made for ice-skating. Here, children on February 18, 2010 shrug off their school worries and skate at the Tabor ice rink during public hours. There will be one more opportunity for the public to enjoy the rink on February 28 between 12:00 and 3:00 pm (Admission $3 per person). Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Boston Post Cane351 viewsAt 99 years old, Marion resident Caroline Derocha smiles as she accepts the Boston Post Cane, which is awarded to the oldest resident of each town. Ms. Derocha, who raised her family in Marion, said that her children and husband were “very good” to her. Ms. Derocha celebrates a long life of hard work. She was known for gardening, baking, sewing, and she continues to work on one of her greatest loves – jigsaw puzzles. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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4th of July Parade351 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Trackers351 viewsValerie and Nick Wisniewski from Walnut Hill Tracking and Nature Center presented an informative slide show at The Marion Natural History Museum on March 12, 2011. The group then went for a walk at Washburn Park in Marion and pointed out several animal tracks. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Rummage Sale351 viewsA rummage sale at St. Gabriel's Church in Marion benefitted the parish and its works. Attendees braved drizzly weather to get great bargains on household items. Photos by Felix Perez.
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Blast Off!351 viewsBuilding Rockets at the Marion Natural History Museum’s after-school education program on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Photo by Eric Trippoli
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Pastels Exhibition351 views Dozens of art admirers turned out for the opening of the 2012 All Pastels Exhibition at the Marion Art Center on April 27, 2012. The show features over 50 works by local and regional pastel artists and runs until June 5, 2012. Photo by Eric Tripoli.
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Memorial Day Parade351 viewsOn Monday morning, the town of Marion gathered together to observe Memorial Day with its annual parade. Residents lined the streets of Marion Center and made their way to the various monuments in town to remember fallen veterans. Photos by Laura Fedak Pedulli.
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4th of July Parade351 viewsThe annual 4th of July Parde in Marion was a great sucess dispite the rain. There was music, vintage cars, fire engines clowns with candy and even a shark car! Photo by Katy Fitzpatrick.
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