The G&R Tavern in Waldo celebrated their 50th anniversary on June 9, 2012 with a raffle for a 55” Visio television. The winner of the television was Corky Thomas of Marion. The big winner, however, was Veterans Memorial Park in Marion.
Waldo Business Celebrates 50 Years, Raises Funds for Veterans Park
Miniature Golf Fundraiser to Help Local Church
Paradise Park is partnering with Family.Life.Church to offer support for Teen.Life to attend the U252 youth conference this summer. For every paid adult through June 17, Teen.Life will receive $3. They will also receive $2 for every child.
Commissioner Candidate Holding Fundraiser
Marion County Commissioner Dan Russell will have a fundraiser benefitting his re-election campaign on Thursday, June 14 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Circa on North Main Street in Marion.
Treasurer Candidate Holding Picnic Fundraiser
Tom Oyster, candidate for Marion County Treasurer, is holding a “family friendly” cookout fundraiser on Saturday, June 9, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Music will be provided by Barrel House Blues Band.
Palace Theatre Fundraising Campaign a “Great Success”
The Palace Cultural Arts Association (PCAA) and The Marion Community Foundation are pleased to report the 2012-2013 PCAA matching fund membership challenge was a great success.
Four Big Community Events, Fundraisers Set for this Weekend
This weekend is annually one of the biggest for Marion. Events this weekend include Relay for Life, Winfield Poker Run, Cruisin’ for Dialysis, and the Hot Tamale Bike Tour. They mean thousands of visitors and huge impact for local charities as each one of the events serves as a fundraiser for one or more other groups.
Former Ohio Secretary of State to Appear at Local Fundraiser
Former Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner will be the featured guest Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at a fundraising event in support of Jim Slagle’s campaign for Marion County Common Pleas Court Judge. The event will be held 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the home of Dr. Jay and Janice Moodley, 1195 Pineridge Drive in Marion.
Commissioner Candidate Holding Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser
Ayers Ratliff, a candidate in the November election for Marion County Commissioner, is inviting the public to a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222 Marion Mount Gilead Road, Marion, Ohio. Ticket prices are $25.00 for a single ticket and $40.00 for a couple.
Turning Point Holding Annual 5K Run/Walk
The fifth annual Baguette Run – a first step against domestic violence – is being held June 23th 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.
Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run Set for 8th Year
The Brandy Winfield Memorial Fundraiser Corporation has announced plans for the 8th Annual Brandy Winfield Memorial Poker Run to be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at the Marion County Fairgrounds Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 220 E. Fairground St., Marion, Ohio.