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Olympic Visit310 viewsThe U.S. Olympic Sailing Team gave a presentation at the Marion Music Hall on February 20, 2010. Anna Tunnicliffe and her crew were on hand to share their experiences as Olympic Athletes and detailed their journey to the 2012 Olympics. The event was sponsored by the Beverly Yacht Club. Photo by Felix Perez.
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4th Fireworks310 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 Parade310 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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Police Dedication310 viewsThe public was invited to a building dedication and ceremony for the new Marion police station on July 10, 2010. The town appropriated $3.8 million for the new building, which replaces the old police station on Spring Street. Among those in attendance were Police Chief Lincoln Miller, the Marion police department, the Board of Selectmen, Town Administrator Paul Dawson, Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald and members of the Police Station Building Committee. Photo by Anne O’Brien-Kakley.
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Pink in the Rink310 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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4th of July Parade310 viewsMarion celebrated the country's birthday in style with their annual Benjamin Cushing VFW Post 2425 Independence Day parade on July 4, 2011. The winner of "Best in Parade" were the Girl Scouts, who won $100 for their parade float. Photos by Joan Hartnett-Barry.
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Valentine Tea309 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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Marion Clean-up309 viewsMarion residents hit the street to pick up trash around town on Saturday, May 15. All over Marion, there were people in day-glo vests working with “Manducas”, long pincers made by Marion resident Eunice Manduca for picking up trash. The collected trash was placed in front of the Marion Music Hall to create “Trash Bag Mountain”. Photos by Felix Perez.
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4th of July Parade309 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!309 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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Marion Art Center309 viewsThe Marion Art Center is hosting an exhibition entitled “Paintings, Poetry, Sculpture: an Installation” by artist Barbara Thun. The opening reception will be on Friday, October 1 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and will include a gallery talk and poetry reading by the artist in the Patsy Francis Gallery at 7:00 pm. Admission is free. Photo courtesy of the Marion Art Center.
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Ram Island Adventure309 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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