Following inspections, the Marion Palace Theatre will undergo exterior renovations to the front of the building located at 276 W Center Street in Downtown Marion. A recent building inspection by NCR Engineering showed that the front façade, historic terra cotta, and both vertical and horizontal marquees need attention. “The building is 85 years old. Due […]
5k Run/Walk to Benefit Marion Tallgrass Trail
June 20, 2013 by
Leadership Marion! class of 2013 is organizing the Marion Tallgrass Trail 5k Run/Walk as their culminating project. All proceeds from this race will benefit the Marion Tallgrass Trail, a former railroad converted to recreational use in the nationwide Rails-to-Trails program. The run/walk will take place on Saturday, July 13, 2013. While most local 5k’s take […]
Golf Outing to Benefit Elgin Baseball Program
June 7, 2013 by
The Elgin Baseball Program will hold a scramble style golf outing at Whetstone Golf Club on Saturday, June 29, 2013 starting at 9:00am with a shotgun start. Registration is $55 per player or $220 per foursome. $300 foursome and hole sponsorships are also available to businesses and organizations. All proceeds will benefit the Elgin high […]
Annual Baguette Run to Raise Funds, Highlight Awareness of Domestic Violence
June 6, 2013 by
The sixth annual Baguette Run – a first step against domestic violence – is being held June 22, 2013 and will begin at the Panera Bread Café on Route 95, Marion, at 8:00 am. The event is to raise funds for victims of domestic violence and their families. All the money raised during this event […]
Cents for Shoes Holding Miniature Golf Fundraiser
June 5, 2013 by
Cents for Shoes will hold a fundraiser at Paradise Park Miniature Golf on Sunday, June 9, 2013 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Paradise Park will make a donation to Cents for Shoes for each person who registers that day. Each registrant will also be entered to win a Paradise Park gift certificate. Proceeds from the day […]
RV FFA Holding Ride-for-Wishes Bike-a-Thon
June 4, 2013 by
The River Valley FFA Chapter will be holding its first ever Ride-for-Wishes bike-a-thon on Saturday, June 15, 2013 to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Ohio. The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes of a lifetime to children with life threatening illnesses. This event will be held at River Valley High School. The registration will begin at […]
Coasting For Kids Holding Ride for a Cause
May 30, 2013 by
Roller coaster enthusiasts can ride for a cause again this year at the Fifth Annual Coasting For Kids event, which will be held on Sunday, June 9, at 10 Cedar Fair amusement parks across North America, including Cedar Point and Kings Island. Participants of this marathon coaster event are invited to ride a signature attraction […]
Kim’s Walk Continues Battle with Drug Abuse
May 29, 2013 by
Lori Kraviec wants to mobilize the community against drug abuse – specifically opiates like heroin, methadone and OxyContin. She knows the pain of loss and founded the Hope for Tomorrow – Kim’s Walk for Drug Prevention in memory of her daughter Kim who tragically died from an opiate overdose in 2005. The first walk was […]
Marion Palace Theatre Announces Membership Challenge
May 24, 2013 by
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA), better known to the community as the Marion Palace Theatre, is reaching out to central Ohio with two special challenges during their annual membership drive. Palace Executive Director Bev Ford invites everyone to “DISCOVER: The Joy of Belonging.” “Each year the staff comes up with a season brand. For […]
Shamrock Seniors Event Benefits United Way
May 20, 2013 by
The United Way of Marion County asks you to join them on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Shamrock Vineyard for lunch, entertainment, and a wine tasting. Special entertainment will be provided by David Crone, a comedian, ventriloquist, and magician. Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased at Primrose Retirement […]
