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Elizabeth Taber Library 174 viewsKids and their grown-up minders were scattered across the lawn in front of the Elizabeth Taber Library on July 11 when Pine Meadows Farms arrived with a variety of small animals delighting all. From pygmy goats to recently shorn alpacas and more, children learned some basic facts about the animals, but better yet for the toddler brigade, was getting up close to the animals. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Marion Social Club Clam Boil174 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of the Marion Social Club Clam Boil held on Saturday.
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Planting Geraniums for Memorial Day174 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of planting Geraniums for Memorial Day taken on Saturday
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Art in Bloom Show173 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s Art in Bloom Show opened on June 24. This year’s highlighted artist is the late Willoughby Elliott, whose landscapes and still lives were the inspiration for many exciting and uniquely realized floral arrangements. MAC members Kim Barry, Nicole Arsenault, Suzie Kokkins, Donna Paulding, Vicki Hurcombe, Joan Gardner, Michelle Russell, Karilon Grainger, Bunny Mogilnicki, Connie Dolan, Heather Parsons, Veronique Bale, Lisa Larkin, Ashley Briggs, and Virginia Boone displayed their creativ
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Marion Garden Group173 viewsThe Marion Garden Group hosted a tour on June 25, beginning in Bicentennial Park and circulating through the town to enjoy the cultivated beauty of the season. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Arts in the Park173 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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Marion Town House173 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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Marion Firefighters Association173 viewsBill Bacchiocchi, Andrew Pottle, Shawn Alden and Marion firefighter Eli Arne engage in a spirited game of horseshoes at Silvershell Beach, part of Sunday’s tournament held to benefit the Marion Firefighters Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Attendees enjoyed the competition, antique trucks, live music from the band US, a craft beer garden and barbecue. The event not only restored the six horseshoe pits at Silvershell but also raised funds to support the many programs that aid past & present
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Memorial Day173 viewsRobert Pina shared photos of the annual planting of geraniums at veterans’ graves for Memorial Day.
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Marion Natural History Museum173 viewsOn October 12, the Marion Natural History Museum hosted Chris Reddy, senior scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, who specializes in marine pollution and petroleum geochemistry. Reddy became interested in plastics in 2008 when he worked with Dr. Kara Lavender Law at Sea Education Association to study the distribution and chemical composition of plastic in the North Atlantic Ocean. This presentation will be available soon on Vimeo through ORCTV and the museum's website. Among many other topics,
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Pumpkin Palooza173 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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Marion’s Christmas Stroll173 viewsSanta and Mrs. Claus arrived by boat for Marion’s annual Christmas Stroll held on December 11. Photos by Robert Price
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