Groovy Spoon in Marion will make a sales-based donation to Boys & Girls Club of Marion County. If you stop by between 5:00pm to 9:00pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, and present a flyer, Groovy Spoon will donate 20 percent of your purchase to the club. They will also give you a 25 cent bonus. […]
Event Hopes to Boost Breast Cancer Fundraising Effort
December 19, 2012 by
On Saturday, December 22, 2012 Shamrock Vineyards will hold a Holiday Family Fun Night and open house to benefit the fundraising efforts of Dr. Lori Grennan and the IBC Network Foundation. Dr. Heather Columber-Scowden of Marion has a close friend, Dr. Lori Grennan, who has battled inflammatory breast cancer for three years. Lori, her children […]
Two Events to Benefit Downtown Marion
December 11, 2012 by
Downtown Marion, Inc. is holding two events to benefit their revitalization efforts. Both events, entitled “Under the Christmas Tree”, will take place at Park Place, 143 West Center Street beside Busby Park. The first event is a luncheon on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost of the luncheon is $15 […]
Local Authors Signing Books at Heritage Hall
December 5, 2012 by
On Saturday, December 8, 2012, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, the Marion County Historical Society will host its Annual Book Signing featuring authors from across Ohio as well as Marion. Held at Heritage Hall at 169 East Church Street in Marion, the event provides an opportunity for visitors to shop for books covering a wide range […]
Local Churches Holding Christmas Sanctuary Tours
December 3, 2012 by
Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC) will present a Christmas Sanctuary Tour on Saturday, December 8, 2012 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Seven downtown churches will open their sanctuary doors so people can see how they are decorated for this Christmas/Advent Season. Downtown Marion congregations participating include First Presbyterian, Prospect Street United Methodist, Emanuel […]
Booster Bucks Return for the Holidays
November 26, 2012 by
Marion County Athletic Booster Association (MCABA) is having its annual Holiday Booster Bucks giveaway. Tickets are $10 each and you have a chance to win $500 every evening through December 23, 2012. The December 24th drawing will be for $5000. You can buy your tickets at the MCABA Booster Bucks and gift wrapping center (which […]
Friends Working to Raise Funds for Man Battling Cancer
November 14, 2012 by
Two fundraisers are planned to help raise money for a man battling cancer. John Crampton was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer located in his head and neck over two years ago. Friends have organized a charity auction on Saturday, November 17, 2012 and a charity carwash on Sunday, November 18, 2012. A local pizza shop […]
All-You-Can -Eat Fish Fry
November 12, 2012 by
An All-You-Can-Eat Fish Fry and Craft Show is going to be held on November 17, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the James H. Johnson – Charles Rudd Community Complex, 6342 Marion – Agosta Rd. Marion, just 7 miles west of Whirlpool on State Route 95. The price of the meal is $8.00 […]
Marion Tour to Take You Behind Closed Doors
November 7, 2012 by
On Saturday, November 10, 2012 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm, the Marion County Historical Society is inviting everyone to experience the opportunity to go Behind Closed Doors at five Marion locations not normally open to the public. Attendees will get to see the inside of the True Home, Marion Mausoleum, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Chapel, inside […]
Walk to End Alzheimer’s Seeks Support
November 5, 2012 by
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the nation’s largest event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. A local walk will be held on Saturday, November 10, 2012, at Marion Centre Mall. Registration is at 8:30am and the walk begins at 9:00am. You can pre-register at act.alz.org/marionoh12. You can stop by the […]
