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Marion Social Club Pig Roast364 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of the Marion Social Club Pig Roast
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Marion 4th of July Parade363 viewsMarion Town Administrator Jay McGrail and Select Board members Norm Hills, John Waterman, and Randy Parker walked the Independence Day parade route on Monday morning along with veterans, marching bands, Boy and Girl Scout troops, youth baseball teams, decorated floats, fire engines, and a convoy of antique cars. Beginning at the Town House, the parade route went up Spring Street, then east on Route 6 before going right onto Front Street all the way down to Main Street and back up to Spring. Photos by Ryan F
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Arts in the Park363 viewsSeveral hundred people came out to enjoy the annual Arts in the Park fundraiser hosted by the Marion Art Center on July 10. Forty artists who had been invited by a MAC jury to participate featured their crafts and art objects. The jury ensures the quality of the items on display and also gives up-and-coming artisans a platform to showcase their work. Strolling along the paths, people found pottery, wearable art, custom crafted furniture, and a wide variety of jewelry. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Salty 100 Regatta363 viewsSalty 100 regatta, raced August 27-28 from Marion harbor beyond Point Judith, Rhode Island, and back.
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Salty 100 Regatta363 viewsSalty 100 regatta, raced August 27-28 from Marion harbor beyond Point Judith, Rhode Island, and back.
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Marion Town House363 viewsNovember 6 dedication of the Marion Town House. Select Board member Randy Parker cuts the ribbon, reopening the renovated Town House to Marion citizens. Sherman Briggs, Nate Burgess, Shaun Cormier, Francisco Tavares, Peter Turowski and Mike Vareika were among contributors recognized during the festivities, after which visitors were invited inside the building where renovation work is ongoing. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Festival of Trees 363 viewsThe Festival of Trees opened on November 27 with a reception at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion. Sponsored by the Friends of Marion Council on Aging, the event showcased 14 decorated Christmas trees, along with an artisan sale, music, refreshments and a raffle for over 10 gift baskets. For more information about the Festival of Trees, call Karen Gregory at 508-748-3570. Photos by Mick Colageo and Marilou Newell
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Marion Art Center363 viewsLaser wood-cutting techniques used by artist Makerjake, aka Jacob Ginga, combine contemporary themes with those of his native heritage. Together with Narragansett tribal member Max Brown-Garcia, who has supplied Native American regalia pieces, and Vincent Mancini's creations from cut feathers, these sacred works are part of the Marion Art Center’s indigenous art exhibit, “Exploring Native American Culture: Art, Craft and Inspiration,” through March 25. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Department of Public Works363 viewsFrom the edge of Marion’s wastewater lagoon, Department of Public Works Director Nathaniel Munafo points out what’s in store for the surrounding area should Marion voters approve funding for a new DPW operations center at the May 9 Annual Town Meeting. Munafo said the recently rehabilitated lagoon only contains rainwater as of now and is expected to come online by the end of May. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Art Center363 viewsWorks of art from sculpture to oil painting, from collages to textiles are now on view at the Marion Art Center's annual members show. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Annawon Weeden363 viewsActor and activist Annawon Weeden spoke to a full house at the Marion Congregational Church on May 11. Sponsored by the Marion Art Center, Weeden spoke on all matters indigenous from languages to the creation story shared by many nations. Weeden also noted the use of wampum (created from quahog shells) to make jewelry and as a form of monetary exchange. He told a rapt audience that his life’s work was educating young and old alike about indigenous people. Photos by Marilou Newell
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