The first annual Pass the Peace 5K Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10:00 am at St. John Lutheran Church. The $25 registration fee includes a t-shirt for anyone who registers before April 27, 2013. Registrations received after April 27 or on race day remains $25, but t-shirts will be based […]
Donation Check Presented to 2013 ATHENA Award Recipient
April 10, 2013 by
Lori Seckel (left), financial representative of Modern Woodmen of Marion, recently presented Angie Carbetta, the 2013 Women’s Business Council ATHENA recipient, with a check for $3,200. The money was raised from the silent auction items at the 2013 ATHENA luncheon and was matched by Modern Woodmen. As the 2013 ATHENA recipient, Carbetta was able to […]
Prom, Pageant Resale Event is Sunday
April 4, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is hosting ”New to You” a prom and pageant resale event on Sunday, April 7, 2013 at Bluefusion from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Attendees can shop for dresses, accessories, tuxedos, cosmetics, weight loss and skin care products, florists, hair demos and more. “This prom and pageant resale event provides an excellent opportunity […]
Elgin Music Boosters Holding Classic Car Show
April 3, 2013 by
The Elgin Music Boosters is holding their annual “Music to Your Ears” car show on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Elgin High School. Anyone with a “classic” car, truck or motorcycle is welcome to be a part of the show. The show runs from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration is from 1:00 p.m. to […]
Harding NHS Donates Over $1,500 to Boys & Girls Club
March 29, 2013 by
Marion Harding’s National Honor Society (NHS) recently chose the Boys & Girls Club of Marion County as the beneficiary of their fundraising efforts which raised $1,604. The students raised the vast majority of the money by hosting a Winter Formal dance. NHS members developed the concept for the dance, designed the decorations, and enlisted faculty […]
Popcorn Festival Holding Prom, Pageant Resale Event
March 26, 2013 by
The Marion Popcorn Festival is announcing their upcoming resale event, “New to You”, being held at Bluefusion Entertainment on April 7, 2013 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Event coordinators say this will be an excellent opportunity for pageant participants and prom attendees to find “new to you” items for upcoming events. “This prom and pageant resale […]
Boys & Girls Club Holding 5k and Kids’ Fun Run
March 21, 2013 by
The Boys & Girls Club of Marion County is asking everyone to “Go the Distance” for local kids and join them for their 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk and Kid’s Fun Run on Saturday, April 6, 2013. The inaugural run last year saw over 140 runners and walkers who helped raise funds for the non-profit group […]
Marion Evening Lions Club to host 3rd Annual Trivia Event
March 20, 2013 by
The Marion Evening Lions Club is testing the knowledge of Marion trivia buffs. They are holding a trivia challenge at Blue Fusion Fun Center on Sunday afternoon, April 14, beginning at 2:00. Teams of four (or fewer) can enter to win great prizes for only $10 a person. There will also be a 50/50 drawing […]
United Way Celebrates Campaign, Program Successes
March 14, 2013 by
At their annual meeting on Wednesday, March 13, the United Way of Marion County announced they hit their 2012 fundraising campaign goal. They also shared success stories of several programs over the past year and honored the Agency and Citizen of the Year. Pam Stone, Executive Director of the Marion United Way, said they looked […]
Groups Holding 2nd Annual Hobbies on Display Day
March 8, 2013 by
The Marion Whetstone Woodcarvers and the Marion Hobby Club are coming together to hold their 2nd annual Hobbies on Display day. The free event takes place Saturday, March 9, 2013 from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Marion Catholic High School. Attendees will find over 50 display tables representing hobbies of all types. There will also be […]
