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Gingerbread House Gala298 viewsBuzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity held a Gingerbread House Gala and Silent Auction fund raising event on Thursday, December 5. There was choir music, pianist Al Russo, handcrafted gingerbread houses and a silent. Photos by Felix Perez
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Marion Natural History Museum298 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum after-school group enjoyed snacks and craft making during our annual holiday party. Our next set of after-school activities are on the museum’s website: www.marionmuseum.org. Happy Holidays from the Marion Natural History Museum and see you in 2014! Marion Natural History Museum holiday party Photo courtesy of Vin Malkoski
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Second Annual Kid’s Equipment Day298 viewsLittle kids and big, big machines on a warm spring Marion morning made for tons of fun at the Marion Recreation’s Second Annual Kid’s Equipment Day on May 10. A row of different Town-owned vehicles including a police cruiser, ambulance, earth diggers, a fire engine, and fire trucks lined the Town House field. There were plenty of Department of Public Works, police, and fire personnel on hand to demonstrate how the vehicles work, to turn on lights and alarms, and answer questions. Photo by Jean Perry
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Marion Natural History Museum298 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum summer programs Life Along the Shore and Coastal Explorations 1 enjoyed a day of crabbing at Silvershell Beach while Coastal Explorations II group was out kayaking and discovering a little about water quality issues on the Sippican and Weweantic Rivers. Looking forward to more fun next week!
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Butterfly Release298 viewsDebbie Thompson of Marion raised monarch butterflies from caterpillar to chrysalis with her preschool students and finally released them on September 26. This is the second year Thompson raised butterflies, tagged them, and released them into the wild with her students. “For the kids it’s such a magical thing,” said Thompson. The bright blue sky made a spectacular backdrop for the butterflies’ bright wings as they flew away. Photos by Jean Perry
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Meeting John Adams298 viewsGeorge Baker starred as John Adams on September 25 before an audience at the Marion Music Hall during Baker’s presentation entitled “Meet John Adams – A Witty and Revolutionary Conversation with America’s Second President.” Baker dressed in full period costume and assumed the personality of Adams, sharing his views on the nation, his family life, and the country’s history. Photo by Felix Perez
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Bird Island Trip298 viewsMany thanks to Isaac Perry and Paul Hyde of Marion's Harbormaster department for another informative trip to Bird Island. The Marion Natural History after-school group heard about the history of the lighthouse and the important role the island itself plays in the life history of endangered terns.
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Marion Firefighter’s Association298 viewsThe Marion Firefighter’s Association held its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser on Saturday, January 31 at the Marion VFW. The money raised goes towards purchasing gear, supplies, and equipment outside the regular Fire Department budget. Hungry guests came for the spaghetti and stayed for the fun. Photos by Colin Veitch
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Pinewood Derby Time298 viewsMarion Cub Scout Troop #32 had its annual Pinewood Derby on February 8 at the Marion Congregational Church. Scouts assembled and designed their wooden racecars hoping to come in first place or win a prize for most original car or coolest car. Photos by Felix Perez
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Bugworks298 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum provided an opportunity on February 27 to get up close and personal with critters from the insect world, including praying mantises and jumbo-sized grasshoppers. Above: Tapper Crete, 7, was the first one brave enough to ask to touch a praying mantis. The event was hosted by Maire Anne Diamond, owner and educator at ‘BugworksThe Marion Natural History Museum provided an opportunity on February 27 to get up close and personal with critters from the insect world, including pra
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Vocabulary Day298 viewsSippican School on April 16 celebrated its annual Vocabulary Day, with students dressed as their chosen vocabulary word and presenting its definition before the entire school at the all school meeting that afternoon. Photos by Jean Perry
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Marion Village 5K298 viewsThe Marion Village 5K is in its 19th year, and over 250 participants turned out to run the 3.1-mile course along the waterfront and through the quaint Marion village. Runners of all ages took part in the race, and the top 20 runners all finished in less than 20 minutes. Photos by Felix Perez
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