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New Friends50 viewsNew friends during the storm in Marion. Photo by Lynn Lake
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Marion Natural History Museum50 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum hosted Valentina Lagomarsino, PhD student in the Biological Biomedical Sciences program at Harvard University. Lagomarsino shared her research exploring the similarities between the nervous system of the human brain and the mycorrhizal network of connections between trees. She discussed Susan Simard's work between birch and fir trees, and the connections and sharing of nutrients that was discovered when one tree was placed in shade and a neighboring tree fed Carbon 14.
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Marion Halloween Parade50 viewsThe witches at the Marion Art Center participated in Sunday's Marion Halloween Parade, hosting a photo session, crafts, a drawing, and by handing out candy. Photo by Shawn Sweet
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Marion Art Center50 viewsLaser wood-cutting techniques used by artist Makerjake, aka Jacob Ginga, combine contemporary themes with those of his native heritage. Together with Narragansett tribal member Max Brown-Garcia, who has supplied Native American regalia pieces, and Vincent Mancini's creations from cut feathers, these sacred works are part of the Marion Art Center’s indigenous art exhibit, “Exploring Native American Culture: Art, Craft and Inspiration,” through March 25. Photos by Mick Colageo
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First Congregational Church of Marion 50 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Marion welcomed a group of enthusiastic and energetic children from Kindergarten to sixth grade to the church's Vacation Bible School held August 15-19. The children enjoyed a full, exciting week of creative projects, interactive Bible stories and lots of recreational games. The midweek surprise of a live Betta Fish highlighted their week and reinforced the biblical teaching of “seven days of creation,” alluding to the fifth day. Photo Courtesy of Raquel G. Macfarlane
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First Congregational Church of Marion 50 viewsThe First Congregational Church of Marion welcomed a group of enthusiastic and energetic children from Kindergarten to sixth grade to the church's Vacation Bible School held August 15-19. The children enjoyed a full, exciting week of creative projects, interactive Bible stories and lots of recreational games. The midweek surprise of a live Betta Fish highlighted their week and reinforced the biblical teaching of “seven days of creation,” alluding to the fifth day. Photo Courtesy of Raquel G. Macfarlane
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Marion Museum of Natural History50 viewsThe Marion Museum of Natural History celebrated its 150th anniversary with a Friday night discussion on the 700-pound meteorite Coahuila, led by Mark Munkacsy. Later in the evening, Ted and Elizabeth Brainard visited Coahuila with Executive Director Liz Leidhold, while Treasurer Mike Cronin set up a telescope on the sidewalk out front of the Elizabeth Taber Library where attendees took turns viewing Jupiter and its moons. Photos by Mick Colageo
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First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair50 viewsMain Street was closed to through traffic on Saturday morning for the First Congregational Church’s summer fair. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Works of Art50 viewsRochester and Marion artists displayed their skills during separate exhibits last weekend. Photos by Marilou Newell
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Pink Donuts 50 viewsPink donuts have become a symbol of mental-health awareness and suicide prevention in Marion. On Monday, the town took part in “Pink Donuts for Alec Day” honoring the memory of Alec White by enjoying his favorite donut, pink frosted. Residents are encouraged to celebrate Alec’s memory and raise awareness by posting a social-media photo with a pink donut and the hashtag #pinkdonutsforalec. Photos courtesy Town of Marion
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COA Art Exhibit50 viewsThe newest art exhibit at the Marion Council on Aging is both a sublime and exciting partnership between local schools and the COA. Works have been created by students from Sippican Elementary and Old Rochester Regional Junior and Senior high schools. Art instructors Joanne Mogilnicki from the high school and Katie Kirk from the elementary school have inspired their students in fine art and craft techniques. The younger students created expressionistic paintings and the older students from Ceramics Art I a
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Marion Natural History Museum50 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum’s afterschool group had a terrific time constructing their own rockets for launching. This program was so popular it had to be offered twice! The kids had a hands-on introduction to the engineering principles of propulsion and lift. Every rocket managed a successful launch hundreds of feet in the air, and most were safely carried down by the parachutes. The Museum wishes to thank volunteers Mike Cronin and his son Jake for the great program. Photos courtesy Elizabeth Leidho
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