3rd Annual Bikers for the Battle is Saturday

Marion Radiation Oncology will host the 3rd Annual Bikers for the Battle, Motorcycle Dice Run, on Saturday, May 31, 2014 starting at 11:00 a.m. Kickstands are up at High Noon for $20/Solo and $25/Couple. The event will include food,  50/50 drawing, prizes and bike games. The ride will conclude at the Wet Spot in Caledonia […]

Car Show to Benefit Marion Daycare

Emanuel Lutheran Church in Marion will host the 4th Annual Car Show to benefit Emanuel Child Care on Saturday, May 17, 2014. The show will take place in the church parking lot, 241 South Prospect Street in Marion. The show will run from 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m. with registration from 10:00a.m. to Noon. All vehicles are […]

Dueling Piano’s to Highlight Annual MACC Fest Dinner

Friday, May 16, 2014, the Marion Area Counseling Center will hold its 4th annual Dinner and Auction featuring Dueling Piano’s International. This year the Marion Area Counseling Center is celebrating 40 years of serving the Marion Area. Event organizers say that if you suddenly feel the hairs stand up on the back of your neck […]

Evening Planned to Raise Funds for Comet Youth Football

Holy Cow Bar –N- Grill is hosting an evening of comedy and more to raise funds for Comet Youth Football on Saturday, May 10, 2014. Admittance is restricted to those 21 and over and tickets are $7, available at the door. Doors will open at 4:00pm. Live entertainment will include comedians Chris Anderson and Susan […]

Create Art During Popcorn Festival Fundraiser

The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting Poppin’ Art at bluefusion Entertainment this Saturday, May 10, 2014 beginning at 6:00 p.m. and lasting until approximately 9:30 p.m. The event gives participants the opportunity to discover the hidden artist in themselves. Led by artist Tiffany Willis, attendees will follow a step-by-step process to complete an art piece […]

United Way Asks You to “Get Your Groovy On”

The United Way of Marion County is urging area residents to “let your taste buds go wild” at Groovy Spoon May 7-9, 2014 when 20 percent of all yogurt sales will be donated to the agency’s education, income, and health initiatives. When you present the flyer for the event (get it here), an additional 25¢ […]

Goodwill Wheel-A-Thon Celebrates 24 Years of Promoting Disability Awareness

Marion Goodwill’s 24th Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Road.  For over 20 years now, the event has welcomed all members of the community to show their support for Goodwill and their mission to assist individuals with disabilities and other barriers find employment. The Wheel-A-Thon features a […]

Boys & Girls Club Holding Annual 5k with New Route

The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County is asking everyone to “Go the Distance” for local kids and join them for their 3rd Annual 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, May 17, 2014. Last year over 100 runners and walkers helped raise funds for the non-profit group and advance their efforts to […]

Marion Historical Society Holding Time Travelers’ Ball

The Marion County Historical Society is inviting the public to join them for the “Time Travelers’ Ball” at the Hotel Harding on May 3, 2014. The ball will run from 7:00pm to 11:00pm providing a “fun-filled evening visiting the past, present, alternate past and future.” Attendees will be able to: dance the evening away to […]

Historical Society Holding Annual Rummage Sale

The Marion County Historical Society is having a Museum and Membership Rummage sale on Saturday April 26, 2014, from 9:00am to 5:00pm. The sale will be held in the auditorium at Heritage Hall and also in the parking lot behind the museum, weather permitting. A Members Only Presale will be held on Friday April 25 […]