Christmas in July will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at the Marion Country Club to benefit the Marion Area Humane Society. Appetizers and cocktails start at 6:00pm with a traditional Christmas Dinner Buffet with carving station starting at 7:00pm. The evening will include live entertainment. This event is open to the public. Tickets […]
Local FOP Phone Solicitation to Begin
July 19, 2013 by
Starting on Monday, July 22, 2013, Marion area residents may receive phone calls soliciting for donations for the Steve Young Memorial Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 24. For four weeks every summer the local FOP seeks donations that stay in Marion County, helping to fund activities such as the Cops and Kids Program and Safety […]
Popcorn Festival Holding Poppin’ Pins Bowling Tournament
July 18, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival will hold their 5th annual Poppin’ Pins Bowling Tournament on August 9, 2013. Teams who register before July 26, 2013 will save $20. Cost is $60 per four-person team for early bird registration (postmarked by July 26), but will increase to $80 after July 26 and on the day of the […]
Bob Evans Holding Habitat Fundraiser
July 17, 2013 by
If you eat at Bob Evans in Marion this week, you can donate a portion of your bill to Habitat for Humanity of Marion County. Through July 21, 2013, Bob Evans will donate 15% of the bill of diners who present a flyer. The offer is available from 6:00am to 10:00pm. “What an easy way […]
River Valley Baseball for Youth Golf Outing
July 11, 2013 by
River Valley Baseball for Youth is holding a golf outing fundraiser on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at Kingsmill Golf Course, 2500 Berringer Road in Waldo. Registration starts at 8:00am. Cost is $240 per team. Registration forms and more information can be obtained at www.rvbfy.org or by emailing [email protected]
Marion Chiropractor Raising Scholarship Funds by Getting Wet
July 9, 2013 by
Not just any chiropractor would subject him or herself to being the target in a “Dunk-A-Doc” game. But then, Dr. Scot Gray isn’t just any chiropractor. The owner of the Ohio Neck and Back Pain Relief Center is hosting a Kids’ Fun Day at his clinic, 1448 Marion-Waldo Road, on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from […]
Dre5K to Benefit Scholarship in Memory of Andrew Wigton
July 5, 2013 by
A 5K cross-country run/walk, called Dre5K, will be held at Pleasant Township Park on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Registration starts at 8:00am and the Run/Walk steps off at 9:00am. Entry fee is $25 and includes refreshments and computerized timing. All proceeds from the event go to the Marion Community Foundation for the Andrew Wigton Memorial […]
Sixth Baguette Run for Turning Point Called “Huge Success”
June 28, 2013 by
The sixth annual Baguette 5K Run/Walk sponsored by Panera Bread for Turning Point had 285 finishing participants last Saturday, making it the largest 5K event in the area. Starting the runners was Mayor Scott Schertzer and greeting them as they finished was Bob Nunnally, of Channel 4’s Storm Team. The over-all winner of the event […]
Post-Show Party Awaits Summer Musical “Patrons”
June 26, 2013 by
The Marion Palace Theatre’s production of “OLIVER!” opens on Saturday, July 13, 2013. Sponsors and those purchasing $40 patron tickets will be honored at a post-show party as a thank you for helping support the theatre. Patrons purchasing a $40 ticket help support the summer musical and the Palace Theatre financially and will enjoy premium […]
Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Pleasant Football Program
June 24, 2013 by
The annual Spartan Golf Outing fundraiser for the Pleasant Spartan Football Program is set for Saturday, July 13, 2013 at the Marion Country Club. The public and past Spartan alumni are invited to golf and show your support of the football program. A Team is $400 or single golfers are $100. The price includes golf […]
