Philanthropy in the next generation is alive and well in Marion, according to Dean Jacob, president and CEO of Marion Community Foundation. MCF’s youth council, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), is seeking charitable projects in need of their support — and they want to be hands-on — said chairperson Kim Cannane. Cannane, a senior at […]
Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society is Offering Art Lessons for Kids
March 14, 2014 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society and the Marion Women’s Club Home are presenting Basic Drawing classes for children ages 7 through 13. The Class will meet for 7 weeks on Monday evenings, 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM, starting March 24, 2014 and running through May 12, 2014. Instruction will use methods that explain and teach […]
Deadline is Monday to Apply for Foundation’s College Scholarships
March 14, 2014 by
Marion Community Foundation’s 2014 Scholarship Program is now underway with more than $250,000 available for area scholars. Scholarship funds available at MCF now number 68. Applications must be submitted before midnight on Monday, March 17, 2014. New scholarship funds added in the past year include: the Rubcich Family Scholarship (for Elgin High School students); the […]
Local Youth Awarded at Annual Black Heritage Council Banquet
March 13, 2014 by
The Black Heritage Council of Marion County recently celebrated history and the achievements of the youth and area residents when it held its 36th Annual Awards Banquet on March 1, 2014. Deryck Toles, founder of the Warren-based organization Inspiring Minds, served as keynote speaker of the event. The organization is strongly committed to helping at-risk […]
Discounted Passes on Sale for Marion Aquatic Center
March 10, 2014 by
Memberships for the 2014 season at the Lincoln Park Aquatics Center are now on sale. A 10% savings is available for passes purchased through April. Memberships may be purchased at Marion City Hall on the third floor at the Director of Public Safety’s office. Cash, checks, VISA or Master Card, and money orders. There will […]
United Way Celebrates Accomplishments at Annual Meeting
March 7, 2014 by
With an original goal of raising $1 million for local non-profits, the United Way of Marion County reported they nearly met that goal, raising 95 percent of the funds. The announcement came during their annual meeting this week where the United Way honored volunteers, supporters, and reflected on accomplishments from the past year. The United […]
Fine Art Society Holding High School Juried Art Show
March 4, 2014 by
The Mid-Ohio Fine Art Society will host Discover, a juried art competition featuring high school artists, on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the Barlow Art Center. The show will be held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm with an artists’ reception at 6:00pm. MOFAS invited all Marion County high schools to participate. Students from Marion Harding, Elgin, […]
