Members of the Marion Modern Woodmen of America chapter recently helped the business of Charleston Place to raise money for the Marion Area Counseling Center at the 2nd Annual New Leaf, New You Style Show and Luncheon. The event, held on September 29, 2013, raised over $6400. The amount included $2500 matched by the Modern […]
BFF’s Unite to Raise Funds for United Way
November 11, 2013 by
You are invited to grab your BFF and enjoy an evening of pampering, unwinding, and relaxation before the rush of the holidays begins. United Way of Marion County has announced a special event, BFF’s Unite, set for Thursday, November 21, 2013 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Charleston Place. Presented by Charleston Place and Marion […]
Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show is Sunday
November 1, 2013 by
The 24th annual Ohio Valley Christmas Craft Show will be held this Sunday, November 3, 2013 on the Marion County Fairgrounds in Marion. Show runs from 10:00am to 4:00pm and will feature over 100 exhibitors in two buildings. Vendors are coming from all over Ohio selling hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items like; dolls, handmade toys, jewelry, purses, […]
Tri-Rivers Invites the Public to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
October 31, 2013 by
The area’s first Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, sponsored by Tri-Rivers Career Center, is planned for this Saturday, November 2, 2013 starting at 11:00am in the parking lot of the former Marion Catholic School, 1001 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Marion. The event is part of the international men’s march to stop rape, sexual assault […]
OSUM Team Wins Contest by One Hot Wing
October 28, 2013 by
The 13th Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest resulted in the closest finish on record. United Way of Marion County’s campaign theme, “UN1TE: It takes just one”, held true as just one hot wing separated the 1st place team from the 2nd place teams. The Ohio State University at Marion’s “Blazin’ Buckeyes” took home the trophies […]
You can Share Dinner with the Presidents
October 25, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society will present their 4th annual Dinner with the Presidents event on November 2, 2013 at the TRECA building on Delaware Avenue in Marion. Organizers say that guests will not only enjoy an evening out, but they will also dine on presidential favorites and have the opportunity to discuss life in […]
United Way Holding 13th Annual Hot Wing Eating Contest
October 17, 2013 by
126 wings in five minutes – that’s what it took to win last year. If you think your team can do better, your chance is coming up soon. The 13th annual United Way Wing Eating Contest sponsored by Buffalo Wild Wings and hosted at Grant Middle School will take place on Friday, October 25, 2013 […]
Two Families to Benefit from Pumpkin Patch & Haunted Woods
October 16, 2013 by
Timothy Lutheran Church is once again hosting Timmy’s Pumpkin Patch & The Haunted Woods. The proceeds from the pumpkin patch, open every day through October 31, will benefit two families this year. The beneficiaries include the family of Alex Cooper, a 9th grade student at River Valley, and the Bien Aime family of Jeremie, Haiti. […]
Acapella Concert to Benefit Local Music Programs
October 14, 2013 by
The Marion Concert Band & Midwest Entertainment Etude have partnered with a host of area businesses and organizations to present a revival of the 2010 vocal music concert event Midwest Vocalfest. The concert is planned for Sunday, October 20, 2013 at 3:30 p.m. in Morrill Hall Auditorium on the Marion Campus, 1465 Mount Vernon Avenue, […]
Zumbathon to Raise Funds Marion United Way
October 14, 2013 by
You are invited to get fit while having fun with your friends and raising money for local agencies. Marion Area Physicians is sponsoring a Zumbathon to benefit the United Way of Marion County on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Boys & Girls Club of Marion County, 565 Oak Street. More than 50 people are expected […]
