The Friends of the Marion Public Library are currently collecting good clean books and magazines in preparation for their annual book sale. Books may be dropped off inside the library’s entrance during normal hours of business until May 31, 2013. The sale will be held on Father’s Day weekend at Tri-Rivers Career Center from 9:00am […]
CCF Holding Memorial Mission 5k
May 15, 2013 by
Community Christian Fellowship will hold their CCF Memorial Mission 5k on Saturday, May 25, 2013. The 5K takes place at Prospect Park in Prospect. Proceeds from the run will go toward mission work that will be done in the Elgin School District area. Registration is at 7:00am and the run starts at 8:00am. Preregistration is […]
Annual Winfield Poker Run Continues to Grow
May 14, 2013 by
The Brandy Winfield Memorial Fundraiser Corporation says the 9th Annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run continues to grow. One change is that this year’s event will include two bands. Proceeds from the ride will go to Marion County Relay for Life, Marion Safety City Program, and towards a new K-9 unit for the Marion Police […]
Counseling Center Holding MACC Fest 2013 Fundraising Dinner, Auction
May 13, 2013 by
Marion Area Counseling Center will hold its 3rd annual Dinner and Auction on Friday, May 17, 2013 featuring musical comedian, impressionist, Matt Jernigan. Matt uses his impressionist and musical talent wrapped around a genre of rock, pop, country R&B, hip-hop and rap to entertain his audience. The event, MACC Fest 2013, will take place at […]
Marion Red Cross Set to Hold 13th Annual Radiothon Fundraiser
May 8, 2013 by
The American Red Cross Radiothon – a 12-hour fundraiser on WMRN/Majic 95.9 radio – will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2013. This annual event, a major source of funding for the local chapter, is being broadcast live from 7:00am to 7:00pm on WMRN AM 1490 and Majic 95.9 FM. Clear Channel Marion, the primary […]
Historical Society Plans Annual Museum and Membership Rummage Sale
May 7, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society is having their annual Museum and Membership Rummage sale on Saturday, May 11, 2013 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 May 10 […]
Goodwill Seeks Teams for 23rd Annual Wheel-A-Thon
April 29, 2013 by
Looking for a hands-on opportunity to promote disability awareness? Marion Goodwill’s 23rd Annual Wheel-A-Thon is Saturday, May 18. 2013 at the Tri-Rivers Career Center parking lot located at 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 […]
Spring Fling to Benefit Miss Teen Popcorn Scholarship Program
April 24, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting a Spring Fling to benefit the Miss Teen Popcorn Scholarship program. It will take place on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. at Primrose of Marion located at 1550 Wellness Drive in Marion (just south of the Marion YMCA). The event, hosted by NBC Channel 4 meteorologist Bob […]
5k Run/Walk Raises Over $3,000 for Boys & Girls Club
April 22, 2013 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County recently held their second annual Go the Distance 5k Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. The event was held in conjunction with Marion County Children Services Pinwheel Play Day on April 6th, 2013 and raised over $3,000 for the local club. Allison Miracle, Executive Director of Boys & […]
Rebellion to Remember to Benefit Historical Society
April 16, 2013 by
The Marion County Historical Society will present a “Rebellion to Remember” on Saturday, April 20, 2013, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the May Pavilion at the Marion Palace Theatre. The fundraising event will feature dinner, wine, silent auction and panel discussions featuring Civil War participants Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Belle Boyd, Gen. […]
