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Santa's Arrival317 viewsMarion children gave a rock star’s welcome to Santa Claus, who arrived at Marion’s Annual Holiday Stroll by boat on December 13. The pouring rain didn’t stop Santa from spreading candy and holiday cheer to the crowd of exciting children. Clydesdale horses waited patiently to take visitors on a stroll through the village, and the town Christmas tree was lit at Bicentennial Park. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Valentine Tea317 viewsThe Marion Art Center hosted an American Girl themed Valentine Tea Party on February 6, 2010. Over 20 girls dressed in their pink and red finest enjoyed dainty finger foods, festive cupcakes, red fruit punch, and tea. Morgan Middleton played Kirsten and Phoebe Mock played Singing Bird in the Marion Art Center American Girl mini-musical that accompanied the tea party. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Valentine Tea317 viewsThe Marion Art Center hosted an American Girl themed Valentine Tea Party on February 6, 2010. Over 20 girls dressed in their pink and red finest enjoyed dainty finger foods, festive cupcakes, red fruit punch, and tea. Morgan Middleton played Kirsten and Phoebe Mock played Singing Bird in the Marion Art Center American Girl mini-musical that accompanied the tea party. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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4th Fireworks317 viewsDespite funding setbacks, the Marion fireworks took place this year at Silver Shell Beach under perfectly clear skies. Revelers enjoyed the patriotic music of Phil Sanborn and the Marion Concert Band while brilliant colors illuminated the harbor. Unless the town can secure a permanent source of funding, next year’s fireworks may be in jeopardy. Photo by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade317 viewsThe Marion Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 organized another spectacular Fourth of July parade for Marion Village this year on July 5, 2010. Floats, antique cars, fire engines and lots of farm equipment made their way through the streets of Marion to celebrate the nation’s birthday in style. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Block Party!317 viewsIt was a little earlier than usual, but the annual Marion Block Party on August 28, 2010 went off without a hitch. Children enjoyed cotton candy, a bounce house and face-painting, while the grown-ups enjoyed conversation and good weather. It was an appropriate send-off to summer, before Old Rochester schools started back up on September 1. Photo by Felix Perez.
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Ram Island Adventure317 viewsPete Borsari and Isaac Perry of the Marion Harbormaster’s office remain cheery despite strong winds that redirected students on Marion Natural History Museum’s harbor trip to Ram Island, instead of the planned destination of Bird Island. Participants enjoyed a lovely, sunny day on the water learning about the harbor. Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Leidhold
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On the Farm317 viewsSippican Elementary School’s Kindergarten class enjoyed a hayride and some fall harvest goodies during a field trip to a local farm in mid-October. Photos courtesy of Sarah Goerges
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Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuary317 viewsTish Ciccotelli, founder of Celtic Farm Animal Sanctuary, cares for abandoned and abused animals at her farm in Rochester. Photos by Laura Pedulli.
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Pink in the Rink317 viewsTabor Academy painted the rink pink on January 8, 2011, to promote awareness and raise money for cancer research. The event raised $6,760 in honor of cancer survivor Kim Grondin, who is the mother of hockey forward Kody Grondin. Photos by Laura Pedulli and Roberta Meads.
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Walk for Peace317 viewsThe bitter cold couldn’t stop their mission for peace. About a dozen members of the Nipponzan Myohoji, a Japanese Buddhist Order, and their supporters could be seen walking, chanting and banging a drum along Route 6 on February 24, 2011. Photo by Laura Pedulli.
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Texas Hold ‘em317 viewsEd Martin III checks his cards and considers a move at the Chloe Harding Fund Texas Hold ‘em Tournament on March 5, 2011. Sixty-four players came out to support Chloe. Mr. Martin finished in fourth place. Photo by Felix Perez.
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