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Marion Christmas Stroll 427 viewsThe Marion Christmas Stroll is one of the quintessential holiday events in Tri-Town, with Santa making his grand entrance via boat and hopping aboard a horse-drawn carriage to ride through Marion village with some lucky kids who hop aboard with him. There were several Christmas celebrity sightings, and lots of music and entertainment into the evening. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Natural History Museum427 viewsOn Wednesday, the Marion Natural History Museum's after school group learned how to identify some of our more common species of birds for the Great Backyard Bird Count. Using telescopes and binoculars the students made, we took a walk to find evidence of birds and other wildlife in the park next door. By participating in the GBBC, the group will be contributing to important citizen science efforts coordinated by the National Audubon Society and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Le
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Library Henna427 viewsThe Elizabeth Taber Library hosted a henna tattoo program for teens, with each guest receiving their own henna creation by professional henna artist Heather Cault-Nulton. The art of henna dates back thousands of years and has recently grown in popularity. As part of a new initiative to draw teens into the library, the afternoon henna event was held on March 1 and attracted 13 area teens to experience the beauty of henna. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Opening Day427 viewsResidents of Marion and Mattapoisett celebrated the grand opening of their beloved town beaches on Saturday, June 25. At Silvershell Beach in Marion, the Marion Recreation Department provided an array of food, fun, and games for beachgoers, and in Mattapoisett, kids enjoyed face painting, sack races, and, of course, plenty of sun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Super Duper Fun Fair427 viewsSaturday, July 30, was the day of the annual Super Duper Fun Fair, put on by the First Congregational Church of Marion. There were games, a white elephant, plant sale, book sale, antiques, food, and, of course, cotton candy. Photos by Jean Perry
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Annual Turkey Trot 5K 427 viewsThe Annual Turkey Trot 5K wound its way through Marion Village on Sunday, November 17, with 182 trotters (and some ‘turkeys’ as well) braving a chilling wind that morning to make it to the finish line. Organized by the Marion Recreation Department, the event every year draws quite a flock of runners to the start and finish line at Tabor Academy, raising funds for Marion Rec programs and events. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Annual Turkey Trot 5K 427 viewsThe Annual Turkey Trot 5K wound its way through Marion Village on Sunday, November 17, with 182 trotters (and some ‘turkeys’ as well) braving a chilling wind that morning to make it to the finish line. Organized by the Marion Recreation Department, the event every year draws quite a flock of runners to the start and finish line at Tabor Academy, raising funds for Marion Rec programs and events. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Marion Christmas Stroll427 viewsSunday, December 11, was the annual Marion Christmas Stroll when Santa greets the crowd at Town Wharf before mounting his horse-drawn carriage for a ride through Marion village.
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Pinewood Derby427 viewsThe Marion Cub Scout Pack 32 took part in its 2017 Pinewood Derby on Saturday, February 11. More than a dozen scouts took part in at least five races, with the fastest finishers pitted against each other down the stretch. The three prize winners were: Jack Goodwin, 1st place, age 8; Gavin Bellanger, 2nd place, age 8; Tyler Young, 3rd place, age 11. Photos courtesy of Jay Pateakos
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Marion Natural History Museum427 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum wishes to thank Caroline Grainger for her donation of several beautifully carved birds created by her father, James Babbit. The museum lost many of its specimens during our ceiling collapse and these incredibly detailed pieces are greatly appreciated. The museum is hoping to create a new display of nature-inspired artwork from local artists and these specimens are a great start. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidhold
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No Rain On This Parade 427 viewsThe Marion 4th of July parade on Tuesday went on as planned, winding through the village streets and receiving the usual fanfare. Photos by Jean Perry
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Super-Dupering in the Street 427 viewsMain Street in Marion was the scene for the annual First Congregational Church Super Duper Fun Fair on July 29. The fair, which is always an anticipated and memorable community event, brought scores of people out in spite of threatening weather. Photos by Glenn C. Silva
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