January 26th, 2012 until December 31st, 2012

The much awaited exhibit, "Tales from the Rails, Marion in Miniature," is now open. The HO scale model represents Marion from Highway 13 to Lindale Dr. as it looked in the mid 1960's. The 7'x 14' layout selectively compresses the 6.5 miles showcased into 28 linear feet. The display will be a permanent fixture on the second floor of the Heritage Center. Admission is $5.00 for adults/$2.00 for youth. Call 447-6376 for more information and Heritage Center hours.

May 18th, 2012 from 4:00pm until 6:00pm

Looking for bargain books? The Friends of the Marion Public Library will hold their semi-annual book sale starting Friday, May 18. "Friends" members may attend from 4-6 pm. $10.00 memberships will be sold at the door. Proceeds from the sale benefit the library.

May 18th, 2012 from 7:00pm until 10:00pm

Come out to Campbell Steele Gallery for a night of Music in the MUD (Marion Uptown District) with "The Janeys." The wine bar will be available beginning at 6 pm. $5.00 cover, music starts at 7 pm. Wine bar, Italian Soda, juice, and delicious appetizer plates will be available.

May 19th, 2012 until July 28th, 2012

The Marion Heritage Center (590 10th St.) will open its doors for the annual "Art by Your Friends & Neighbors" art show on May 19, 2012. This year's exhibit will feature works of art by 50 area artists - mostly Marion residents. Included will be drawings, photography, sculptures, watercolor, oil and pastel renderings. Many of the works will be offered for sale.
Admission to this exhibit is free on opening day (May 19). The center is open Wednesdays through Sundays 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. $2.00 for students/$5.00 for adults. For more information call (319) 447-6377.

May 19th, 2012 from 7:00am until 9:00am

This competitive 5K/Half Marathon takes runners and walkers on a flat course through residential Marion. Chip timed! Register online at www.marionartsfestival.com or pigmantri.com.

May 19th, 2012 from 9:00am until 5:00pm

This one-day nationally recognized event showcases 50 high caliber artists from across the country while offering hands-on art fun, music, demonstrations, and specialty food vendors. Marion Square Park -corner of 7th Ave. & 10th St. For more information go to www.marionartsfestival.com

May 19th, 2012 from 10:00am until 4:00pm

Looking for bargain books? The Friends of the Marion Public Library will hold their semi-annual book sale. Admission is free. Come out and support the library!

May 19th, 2012 from 1:00pm until 4:00pm

Come and celebrate the one year anniversary of Ramsey's Metro Market. Anji Kat will be performing from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm so stop in!

May 20th, 2012 from 2:00pm until 3:30pm

Looking for bargain books? The Friends of the Marion Public Library will hold their semi-annual book sale. Today is a "Bag for $2.00" day! Admission is free. Come out and support the library!

May 22nd, 2012 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 will be "Celebrate Dickens!." Choose your favorite Dickens book or get some ideas at our Information Desk.

May 22nd, 2012 from 5:30pm until 6:30pm

This session will be: "Coping with Volatile Markets." The Marion Library is happy to collaborate with Principal Financial Group on a weekly series of classes on financial planning. The Tuesday sessions are free and open to everyone. Tonight's session discusses tips for alleviating investment anxiety.

May 23rd, 2012 from 1:30pm until 5:30pm

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center organizes blood drives locally and all their donated blood is used locally, including by both St. Luke's and Mercy hospitals. Donate online at www.bloodcenter.org or contact Jo at the library either by phone (319-743-1985) or email (jpearson@cityofmarion.org). Please eat before donating and bring photo ID. Last date to donate elsewhere is 3/28/2012.

May 24th, 2012 from 2:00pm until 4:00pm

Come and join the Scrabble club at the library every Thursday afternoon! The library provides the scrabble boards and the dictionary and you provide the fun! All ages and skill levels are welcome and you can bring snacks if you would like.

May 24th, 2012 from 6:30pm until 8:00pm

"Allowable Tax Deductions for Small Businesses" is the latest free class for business owners. This is part of the Metro Library Network/SCORE-CR collaborative business series. This session will be guided by SCORE professional Jean Kruse. All roundtables are moderated by professionals who are experts in their fields, and are free and open to the public. Visit the series Web site at http://metrolibrarynetwork.org/score for more details and to sign up.

May 24th, 2012 from 6:30pm until 8:00pm

"Knot" your average knitting group. Come share your “purls” of wisdom! We are starting a knitting group here in the library that meets every Thursday night. All ages and skills. Exchange ideas, patterns, yarn, needles. Bring your own drink and a snack to share!

May 29th, 2012 from 5:30pm until 6:30pm

This session will be: "Protecting Your Dreams Against a Disability." The Marion Library is happy to collaborate with Principal Financial Group on a weekly series of classes on financial planning. The Tuesday sessions are free and open to everyone. Tonight's session is an overview of From Here to Security™, a step-by-step guide to income protection. This seminar will introduce several free tools to help you examine what your needs are.

May 29th, 2012 from 7:00pm until 8:00pm

June 4 marks the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, the turning point in World War II in the Pacific. Join us here at the library for a presentation on the Battle of Midway by biographer and naval historian Stephen D. Regan. There will be plenty of time for questions. There is no charge.

May 31st, 2012 from 6:00pm until 7:30pm

Thanks to Corridor Therapy Dogs for providing dogs each month who will be non-judgmental listeners and furry friends to read to. They won't laugh at children when they make mistakes or stumble over words, but rather will lie next to them and enjoy the stories the children read to them. Our reading program will be open to any child, but we'll focus on children who may need that extra boost of confidence.

June 2nd, 2012 from 12:00pm until 9:00pm

The Marion Metro Kiwanis Club is sponsoring their second annual Bar-B-Que Rendezvous at Marion Square Park. There will be award-winning Kansas City BBQ vendors, ice cream, face painting and live music.
Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music of the Cedar Island Band from noon - 4:00 pm or Bryce and Billie Lee Janey from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Admission is free and all funds raised from this event will go to provide a new (and handicap friendly) basketball court in Marion's Thomas Park.

June 12th, 2012 from 7:00pm until 8:30pm

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to Marion Square Park (7th Ave. & 10th St.) and enjoy a night of great music!

June 26th, 2012 from 7:00pm until 8:30pm

Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to Marion Square Park (7th Ave. & 10th St.) and enjoy a night of great music!