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Marion Art Center182 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 Natural History Museum182 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's Wednesday morning group had a wonderful time last week hearing about our local butterflies and how to attract them to our yards. Joe Dwelly, a Yarmouth resident, shared his expertise on butterfly life cycles, habitat requirements and migration patterns. He covered some of our migratory butterflies versus nonmigratory and how to identify several of our local species. Joe went over some specific host plants for certain species' reproduction needs and the plants which provid
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Marion Natural History Museum182 viewsGeologist and social worker James Pierson of Mattapoisett gave a hands-on presentation about minerals and fossils to youngsters on March 16 at the Marion Natural History Museum under the direction of Liz Leidhold. The afterschool program is one of several being offered by the museum, an institution now celebrating its 150th anniversary. To learn more about programs for the young and young at heart visit marionmuseum.org. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Select Board Candidates182 viewsMarion Select Board candidates Toby Burr and Ed Hoffer shared the stage on Friday at the Music Hall in a candidates’ event organized by The Wanderer and moderated by Jim Bride of the Sippican Lands Trust. Planning Board candidates Tucker Burr, Andrew Daniel and W. Dale Jones also participated. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Pumpkin Palooza182 viewsSaturday’s Pumpkin Palooza hosted by the Marion Council of Aging and the Recreation Department at the Cushing Community Center. Families decorated pumpkins, and children enjoyed face painting, a hula-hoop contest, dancing, a visit from Pine Meadow Farm animals and refreshments supported by Tabor Academy volunteers. Pumpkins were later illuminated, giving the pavilion an eerie weekend presence. Sixty-five families preregistered to participate in the event inspired by Marion citizen Dianne Cosman
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St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church182 viewsOn February 21, St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion celebrated Fat Tuesday with a Mardi Gras party. We ate delicious food and played lots of great games. Many thanks to the Youth Group for all their hard work preparing the evening’s Louisiana-style foods and for leading the games. Everyone was invited to bring and share their favorite dish or dessert and enter the Mardi Gras Cookoff. The winners were crowned this year’s Mardi Gras queens. Photos courtesy of Tanya Ambrosi
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Passover to Passion Seder Supper182 viewsOver 65 people participated in the Passover to Passion Seder supper on March 31 at St. Gabriel's Episcopal Church in Marion. It was a great night of learning and eating. There were lots of amazing foods and fellowship. Photo courtesy Tanya Ambrosi
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Sippican Woman's Club 182 viewsBoard Members of the Sippican Woman's Club at its Luncheon/Annual Meeting and election of officers at The Bay Club. From left, front row: Mary Verni, V.P. Property Management reelected for an additional three-year term; Jeanne Bruen, Historian. Back row: Priscilla Bradley, secretary r-elected for an additional three-year term; Deborah Bush, Publicity; Ellen Johnston, Hospitality/Sunshine; Joanne Petrie, Assistant Treasurer; Lee Williamson, treasurer; Kathleen Tibbitts, president. Not pictured: Lorraine Char
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Marion Garden Group182 viewsThe Marion Garden Group shared photos of its June 23 tour from Converse Point, the Meditation and Secret gardens and Moon Gate. En Plein Air artist Barbara Edlund Healty captured the beauty on canvas, while MGG member Sylvia Strand directed guests and members Nancy Kiehl, Pam Parziale and Suzy Taylor were also on the scene. Vans from Tabor Academy helped transport visitors. Photos courtesy MGG
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First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair182 viewsMain Street was closed to through traffic on Saturday morning for the First Congregational Church’s summer fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Veterans Day182 viewsPeter O'Brien, Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sergeant, Operations Chief, gave the keynote address during Saturday’s Veterans Day ceremony held by the Town of Marion at Old Landing Veterans Park on Front Street. The Sippican Elementary School Band, led by Mrs. Hannah Moore, performed selections of patriotic music. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Fire182 viewsAn attic at 295 Delano Road caught fire on Monday, prompting response from Marion Fire/EMS and mutual aid from Wareham, Mattapoisett and Rochester fire departments. Firefighters cut a hole in the roof and quickly extinguished the fire, preventing further damage. Marion Fire Chief Brian Jackvony publicly thanked his department’s mutual-aid partners for their quick response and professionalism. Photos by Mick Colageo and courtesy Marion Fire Department
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