March 10th, 2010 from 8:15pm until 10:00pm

Dance New York is happy to offer social dancing at the studio every Wednesday night from 8:15 - 10:00 pm. Enrollment in our classes is not necessary to attend the parties, and priced at $5 they are a wonderful and inexpensive way to spend the evening!

March 11th, 2010 at 7:00pm

"Your Business's Value: The Balance Sheet." This is part of the Metro Library Network/SCORE-CR collaborative business series. Improve your business savvy and expertise with monthly business round-tables. The Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha Public Libraries are also hosting events.

March 14th, 2010 at 2:15pm

Join us at the library for family movies in our meeting room on Sunday afternoons. Families are welcome to bring their own snacks. Parents are asked to stay with their children during the show. This week's movie will be "Planet 51" (Rated PG).

March 17th, 2010 from 8:15pm until 10:00pm

Dance New York is happy to offer social dancing at the studio every Wednesday night from 8:15 - 10:00 pm. Enrollment in our classes is not necessary to attend the parties, and priced at $5 they are a wonderful and inexpensive way to spend the evening!

March 19th, 2010 from 6:00pm until 10:00pm

Come out to Campbell Steele Gallery for a night of Music in the MUD (Marion Uptown District) with Billy Lee Janey's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Allstar Blues Band. This month we'll also be hosting a Back Alley Barbeque catered by LJ's. The wine bar and BBQ will be available beginning at 6 pm. $5.00 cover, $10.00 food charge (optional). Music starts at 7 pm.

March 21st, 2010 at 2:00pm

Tom Newbanks, Director of Marion Public Works, will talk about the Public Works department in connection with the current exhibit, City Services: Then and Now. The program is free to members, non-members is $3.00/adults, $1.00/kids. Light refreshments will be served. The Heritage Center is located at 590 10th St. Call (319)447-6376 for more information.

March 21st, 2010 at 2:15pm

Join us at the library for family movies in our meeting room on Sunday afternoons. Families are welcome to bring their own snacks. Parents are asked to stay with their children during the show. This week's movie will be "Princess & the Frog" (Rated G).

March 23rd, 2010 from 12:00pm until 1:00pm

Adult book discussion group that meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at noon in the Library's meeting room. Bring your lunch if you like and we'll provide a beverage. This month's group discussion is the Linn Area Reads selection, "Population: 485" by Michael Perry. Perry writes about his life as a volunteer EMT, a challenge even in a town as small as New Auburn, Wisconsin.

March 24th, 2010 from 6:30pm until 7:45pm

The Marion Library and Prairiewoods Center (www.prairiewoods.org) are cooperating to offer a monthly Environmental Book Club. Meetings will rotate between Prairiewoods and the Marion Library. Each month's focus will be on a different environmental topic. Each month we discuss a new book, preview the next month's book, and share community environmental information. Participants can receive an electronic newsletter with book club updates and environmental news. This month we'll discuss "Thinking Like a Mountain: Towards a Council of all Beings" by John Seed, Joanna Macy, and Pat Fleming. Copies are available to check out at the library. Call Emy at 319-395-6700 for more information and to register. This month's meeting will be held at Prairiewoods.

March 24th, 2010 from 8:15pm until 10:00pm

Dance New York is happy to offer social dancing at the studio every Wednesday night from 8:15 - 10:00 pm. Enrollment in our classes is not necessary to attend the parties, and priced at $5 they are a wonderful and inexpensive way to spend the evening!

March 25th, 2010 at 7:00pm

Master Gardener Deb Walser will present a program on "Raised Bed Gardening." Find out how you can plant enough vegetables in a 4' x 4' garden to feed two people. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Marion Parks and is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

March 28th, 2010 at 2:00pm

Richard Fox of the Parks and Recreation Department will talk about the workings of the department in connection with the current exhibit, City Services: Then and Now. The program is free to members, non-members is $3.00/adults, $1.00/kids. Light refreshments will be served. The Heritage Center is located at 590 10th St. Call (319)447-6376 for more information.

March 28th, 2010 at 2:15pm

Join us at the library for family movies in our meeting room on Sunday afternoons. Families are welcome to bring their own snacks. Parents are asked to stay with their children during the show. This week's movie will be "Fantastic Mr. Fox" (Rated PG).

March 31st, 2010 from 8:15pm until 10:00pm

Dance New York is happy to offer social dancing at the studio every Wednesday night from 8:15 - 10:00 pm. Enrollment in our classes is not necessary to attend the parties, and priced at $5 they are a wonderful and inexpensive way to spend the evening!

April 8th, 2010 at 12:00pm

Stop into the lobby of Marion City Hall at 1225 6th Ave. on Thursday, April 8 around noon for a wonderful free concert. The Red Cedar Chamber Music group will be featuring the "American Quartet" by Anton Dvorak and "Spillville" by Iowa composer Harvey Sollberger.