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Planting Geraniums for Memorial Day240 viewsRobert Pina shared these photos of planting Geraniums for Memorial Day taken on Saturday
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Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk239 viewsDespite a downpour perfectly timed for its planned gathering on Friday off Point Road in Marion, the Sippican Lands Trust celebrated the completion of the new Osprey Marsh Accessible Boardwalk. Executive Director Jim Bride and president Alan Harris held a live Zoom meeting for those who could not attend, and some of the donors for the project assisted in the ribbon-cutting. The boardwalk is open by appointment. See story by Marilou Newell. Photo by Mick Colageo
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Soapbox Derby239 viewsMarion and Rochester Cub Scouts came together on November 6 for a soapbox derby on Holmes Street in Marion. The longtime fundraising event was not held in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic but made a roaring return on Saturday, as children raced their homemade go-carts and collected donations for the Murphy and Others, Living Interdependently for Future Endeavors, Inc. (M.O. L.I.F.E.) non-profit food pantry in Fairhaven. Photos by Mick Colageo and Reade Whinnem
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Arts in the Park239 viewsThe Marion Art Center’s annual “Arts in the Park” event was greeted by a gorgeous weekend, as cars lined Marion’s streets and visitors strolled through Bicentennial Park, ducking into the shade of white tents to visit the many artisans and their goods. Patrons enjoyed live music outside the Art Center on Main Street, refreshments from a food truck and even visited with Elizabeth Taber. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum239 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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Marion Veteran's Day239 viewsMarion resident and Technical Sergeant of the Massachusetts National Guard Mandy Givens was the keynote speaker at the town's Veterans Day ceremony on November 11 at Old Landing. Select Board Chairman Randy Parker and outgoing Town Administrator Jay McGrail also shared remarks, and music was played by the Sippican Elementary School Band. Photos by Ryan Feeney
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Marion Veteran's Day239 viewsThe Town of Marion Veterans Day Ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Robert Pina
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Patrick Henry College Chorale239 viewsPastor Richard Woodward welcomes the Patrick Henry College Chorale to the First Congregational Church of Marion. The group performed under the direction of Rodney Appleton. Photos courtesy of Janet Reinhart
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Marion Garden Group239 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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Marion Garden Group239 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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Arts in the Park239 viewsThe Marion Art Center held its annual Arts in the Park event on Saturday at Bicentennial Park. The jury-vetted assemblage of artisans surrounded the Elizabeth Taber statue and welcomed shoppers for their goods, while attendees also enjoyed goodies from a nearby food truck and live entertainment from the doorsteps of the MAC. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Marion Natural History Museum239 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had a chance to explore and map Ram Island with Dr. Michael Moore and Mrs. Hannah Moore this week. We investigated salt marshes and mapped osprey nests, found some horseshoe crabs and met some donkeys, chickens and friendly dogs on both our Wednesday and Thursday trips. We wish to thank the Moore's for sharing their beautiful island with our group. Please visit our website to view our upcoming summer programs at www.marionmuseum.org. Photo courtesy Eliza
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