Many people struggle with debt while others may feel financially stable but haven’t properly planned for the future. Either way, organizers say Financial Peace University can help.
Annual Children’s Festival Is Sunday
April 9, 2010 by
Stand for Children's 14th Annual Children's Festival is Sunday, April 11, at Tri-Rivers from noon-3:00pm.
Admission is free and the event features lots of activities, a prize walk, raffle and more. Local mascots will be on hand to meet the kids. All children 12 & under will receive a free book while supplies last.
All proceeds benefit Cents for Shoes of Marion County.
Groups participating include:
Auditor Candidate Holding Fundraiser At Winery
April 9, 2010 by
Lewis Holland, the Republican candidate for Marion County Auditor in 2010, is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, April 10, at 5:30pm.
The event is at Shamrock Winery, 111 County Road 25 (Rengert Road) near Waldo. There will be a silent auction and wine by the glass or by the bottle. Admission is free.
For more information call 740-386-6898.
Marion Evening Lions Club Hosting Trivia Contest
April 8, 2010 by
The Marion Evening Lions Club is testing the knowledge of Marion trivia buffs. They are holding a trivia challenge at Buffalo Wild Wings on Sunday afternoon, April 25, beginning at 2:00.
Teams of four (or fewer) can enter to win great prizes for only $10 each. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and silent auction.
Questions will cover a range of topics including OSU, sports, entertainment and Marion County history. It is all about having a great afternoon and supporting the Lions sight programs.
MTC Taking Over Harding Home Management
April 8, 2010 by
The Ohio Historical Society will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, April 13 to solicit input concerning the future management of the Harding Home & Tomb by the Marion Technical College.
The meeting will take place at 7:00pm in Room 120 A of the Marion Technical College’s Library/Classroom Building, which is located at 1465 Mount Vernon Ave., Marion.
Council on Aging Holding Memory Screening
April 8, 2010 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is sponsoring a Memory Screen Day on Tuesday, April 13, 2010. Council on Aging staff will be administering the MMSE (mini mental status exam), which is frequently used as a dementia screening instrument.
The MMSE is a 30 item screening tool, and is not used solely as a diagnosis for dementia. It can, however, give an indication of early problems. Studies have shown that the early diagnosis of dementia makes treatment much more effective.
Red Cross Holding CPR, AED, First Aid Training
April 8, 2010 by
The Marion County Chapter of American Red Cross has announced two upcoming training classes.
The first — Community CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) – will take place Saturday, April 17th, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Training will cover procedures almost anyone can use to assist persons experiencing heart-related and breathing emergencies. Participants will learn how to administer CPR to adults, children and infants. Students also will be trained to use an AED to help victims over 12 months of age. There will be a 30-minute break for lunch.
Marion Church Giving Away Clothing
April 8, 2010 by
Richland Road Church of Christ will be having a free spring and summer clothing giveaway on April 10, 2010 from 9 AM – 12 Noon.
Adult and children's sizes will be available.
The event is open to the community and will be located at the house on the south side of the church building.
For more information, contact the church at 740-389-1017.
Students Spend Spring Break In India
April 7, 2010 by
Submitted by Ohio State Marion
While throngs of co-eds from college campuses across the country flock to Daytona, Clearwater, and South Padre Island to darken their tans and unleash their youthful exuberance, a group of seven students from The Ohio State University at Marion are on a journey of learning and exploration to mystical India.
Pleasant Holding Open Enrollment
April 7, 2010 by
The Pleasant Local School District Open Enrollment for the 2010-2011 School Year has begun. Applications will be accepted until Monday, June 28, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Applications will be available in the Administrative Office, 1107 Owens Road West, Marion, Ohio. All application/enrollment material must be obtained from the office of the Superintendent.
