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Marion Natural History Museum150 viewsThe Marion Natural History Museum's afterschool group had fun last week learning why deer and moose grow antlers, when and why they lose them, and where to look for the shed antlers. We talked about horns versus antlers and inspected some of the museum specimens of each. We then split into groups and hid pretend "antlers" outside and had a blast hiding them on each other and trying to locate them in the fallen leaves. Our next afterschool program is December 15th, our holiday party, where we'll be creating
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Marion Art Center150 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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Marion Select Board Candidates150 viewsMarion Select Board candidates Toby Burr and Ed Hoffer shared the stage on Friday at the Music Hall in a candidates’ event organized by The Wanderer and moderated by Jim Bride of the Sippican Lands Trust. Planning Board candidates Tucker Burr, Andrew Daniel and W. Dale Jones also participated. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Llama Visit150 viewsLauren and Jeff Paine from Pine Meadow Farm in Mattapoisett brought Chocolate and Patience to visit the children at the Loft School on October 20. The Pre-K class has been learning about Peru this month. The children had a chance to ask questions, see what Alpacas eat, feel their shorn fur and pet their new friends. In November, Pine Meadow Farm will be holding an Open House, where the public can visit the animals and purchase unique products. Courtesy photo
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Marion Veteran's Day150 viewsThe Town of Marion Veterans Day Ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Robert Pina
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Marion Veteran's Day150 viewsThe Town of Marion Veterans Day Ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Cushing Community Center. Photos by Robert Pina
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Deer150 viewsDeer photo by Robert Pina
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Marion Town Band150 viewsThe Marion Bandstand came alive on July 21 with its Friday night concert series. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Cape Cod Canal Cruise150 viewsShirley MacDougall, left, and Jeannie Lake enjoy a Cape Cod Canal Cruise with the Waterfront Memory Café, while Ann Bruno and Michael Voss enjoy ice cream afterward. The July 12 trip was made possible through a $2,000 grant received by the Marion Council on Aging from the I'm Still Here foundation. Photos courtesy Marion COA
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First Congregational Church’s Summer Fair150 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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Marion Village Christmas Stroll150 viewsDespite eventual rain, the Marion Village Christmas Stroll was enjoyed by many on Sunday afternoon. The event included musical entertainment by Tri-County musicians, Grades 4 and 5 bands from Sippican Elementary School, Sippican Historical Society carolers and Tabor Academy students, horse-drawn carriage rides, street entertainment, seasonal refreshments courtesy of area merchants, goodie bags from VASE, and crafts for kids. Photos by Mick Colageo
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Fiber Art 150 viewsFiber Art is a form of art that resembles craft but goes further. The exhibit is now on display at the Cushing Community Center on Route 6 in Marion through mid-May. Photos by Marilou Newell
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