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THINGS To See and DoBuckeye Telephone Museum

581 Bellefontaine Ave.,Marion, Ohio 43302

740-389-9770Now in its comfy new home, theBuckeye Telephone Museum offersgreat history of the progression of thetelephone industry with memorabiliadating back to the 1800s. Many of the

items displayed are fromthe private collections of

local telephone

company employ-ees.

From crank phones to cell phones, fromswitchboards to fiber optics, you will findthe story within these walls. The museum

display keeps alive the knowledge of theitems that made the telephone industry.Tours are by appointment and can bearranged by calling the Marion Area CVBat 740-389-9770.

Harding Home and Museum380 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion, Ohio 43302740-387-9630 or 800-600-6894

Visit the home of the 29th President ofthe United States, Warren G. Harding,and his wife, Florence. This was the sitethat launched his quest for the presidencyin 1920. The Hardings lived here untilthey moved to Washington, D.C., beforehis inauguration as President. Inside thehome is Harding's White House chinaalong with the many original furnishings.

Carved through a rustic wooded landscape, Paradise Park

showcases 18-holes of challenging Miniature Golf. After

enjoying a round of golf, join us in the snack bar for some

old-fashioned, hand-dipped ice cream. We invite you to

book your birthday party, family reunion, or company outing

in our party room and arcade. Course and clubhouse are

handicapped accessible.

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Behind the home is the original presscorps building used during thePresidential campaign. It is now a muse-um and gift shop housing more Hardingmemorabilia. Current hours are listed onthe museum's web site. Available forgroup tours by appointment.

www.ohiohistory.org/places/harding orwww.hardinghome.org

Harding TombCorner of Delaware Ave. & Vernon

Heights Blvd., Marion, Ohio 43302

740-387-9630. The final resting place of

President and Mrs. Warren G. Harding

is one of the largest and most beautifulpresidential memorials outside of

Washington, D.C. Built in 1925, it

contains 46 columns of timeless white

Georgian marble. This majestic memorial

was partially funded by pennies collected

by schoolchildren across the U.S. Open

daily till dusk. www.ohiohistory.org/places/

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Henry True Home149 E. Church St., Marion, Ohio 43302

740-387-7150Built by one of Marion's early bankers,this 1848 home gives a glimpse of lifein Marion during the period after the CivilWar. It is furnished with the True family'soriginal furniture and contains an exten-sive library of U.S. and Ohio history and abound newspaper collection. Smallgroups may tour by appointment only.

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Heritage Hall169 E. Church St., Marion, Ohio 43302

740-387-4255 (also housing the WyandotPopcorn Museum)

Heritage Hall, listed on the National

Register of Historic Places, is the former

Marion Post Office Building and head-

quarters for the Marion County Historical

Society (MCHS).

It also houses the Historical Society's

museum of Marion history, Harding

Collections, the Rinker/Houser ResourceCenter, and the Wyandot Popcorn

Museum. The Society's collections

include artifacts, documents, and photo-

graphs that are used in exhibitions and

programs. MCHS's Harding Presidential

Collections chronicle the life and career

of Warren G. Harding, the 29th President

of the United States. May-October:

Wednesday-Sunday 1-4 p.m.; Nov., Dec.,March, April: Sat. and Sun. 1-4 p.m. (Jan.

and Feb. by appointment.) Admission

includes the Wyandot Popcorn Museum.

Free admission to Marion County

Historical Society members.

Huber Museum220 E. Fairground St., Marion, Ohio

43302. 740-389-1098The Edward Huber Machinery

Museum contains examples of

machinery built by the Huber

Manufacturing Company and the

Marion Steam Shovel Company,

including steam engines, farm and

road equipment and a steam shovel.

You'll find Huber's first patent, the

wood revolving hay rake, which hestarted producing in 1865. As an

inventor, industrialist and philanthro-

pist, Huber was largely responsible for

Marion's industrialization and wealth in

the mid-1800s. Open 1-4 p.m. Saturdays

or by appointment.

The Linn Schoolhouse

Located on St. Rt. 4 NorthCall the Marion County Historical Society

at 740-387-4255 for open hours or to

schedule a visit. One-room schoolhouses

are part of our history - a rich history full

of memories. In Marion County, there

were at least 130 such structures, built to

offer students the opportunity to obtain an

education, especially in rural areas. The

Linn Schoolhouse was rescued andrestored through the generosity of broth-

ers Merle and Oliver Hamilton, since the

two had fond memories of attending

school there in the early 1900s.

www.marionhistory.com

Mysterious Revolving BallMarion Cemetery, 620 Delaware Ave.

740-387-7050. For more than 100 years,a 5,200 pound ball of polished black

granite has been slowly rotating on a

pedestal in the Marion Cemetery.

Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not in

1929, there have been many specula-

tions, but still no explanation, for this

mystery. Open during cemetery hours.


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Marion's Historic Palace Theatre

276 W. Center St., Marion, Oh 43302

740-383-2101. Some things never

change, and the ability of the Palace

Theatre's interior to create that feeling of

being outdoors in a Spanish courtyard

under twinkling stars and lofty clouds is

as real today as it was opening night,Aug. 30, 1928. The Marion Palace

Theatre has a rich legacy and

stands as one of 18

Eberson original atmos-

pheric theatres remain-

ing today where you

can see nationally

known entertainment,

stage shows and an

occasional movie while

munching popcorn. For

a complete listing of

shows and events, visit

www.marionpalace.org,

or e-mail: info@marion

palace.org.

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The Opera House at Owens QuarryLocated on Owens Road740-387-6754. (The Opera House is onlyopen by appointment.)The newly refurbished Civil War-erahouse offers a look at the rich history ofthe small colony of workers who settled

near the quarry. The historic homesteadalso offers a covered bridge and black-smith shop built from wood salvaged froman early-1800s era barn as well as otherout buildings.

Shamrock Vineyard111 Rengert Rd., Waldo, Ohio 43356740-726-2883

Just across the Marion County line,Shamrock Vineyard produces over 2,000gallons of wine per year. Started in 1971,the family-owned vineyard is now man-aged by the originator's grandson, Van,who will give you a winemaking tour.You'll want to end the tour by enjoying asit-down tasting of the vineyard's distinct

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Stengel-True Home504 S. State St., Marion, Ohio 43302

740-387-6140This brick Civil War mansion museum

houses artifacts from the Colonial through

the Civil War eras. This fascinating muse-

um features primitive lighting, weapons,

Indian relics, cast iron toys, clothing and

fine glassware, plus a Hickory Dickory

Dock clock. Call ahead for new hours of

operation.

Marion Union Station532 W. Center St., Marion, Ohio 43302

740-383-3768

More than 100 trains pass by Union Sta-

tion every day. The museum showcases

an impressive collection of memorabilia

and the AC Tower, which was once the

main switching facility for the Erie

Railroad, Marion Division. The unusual

nature of the station is the fact that it is

located between two diamond

crossovers. Phone for hours.

Marion Veterans MemorialColiseum and Fairgrounds220 E. Fairground St.,Marion, Ohio 43302

740-382-2558

The Veterans Memorial Coliseum at the

Marion County Fairgrounds hosts many

events throughout the year, including con-

certs, rodeos, trade shows, dog

shows and competitions. The

Marion County Fair, The National

Robotics Competition, and

Christmas by Candlelight are

annual events at the fairgrounds.

Open extended hours for events;

please call for concert information

and event listings. www.marion-

countyfairgrounds.com

Wyandot Popcorn Museum(Inside Heritage Hall) 169 E. Church

St., Marion, Ohio 43302740-387-4255Located under a colorful circus tent inHeritage Hall, the Wyandot PopcornMuseum has the largest, most impres-sive collection of popcorn wagons inthe United States. These pricelesswagons have been restored to theiroriginal con-

dition.Hours areMay-October:Wednes-day-Sunday1-4 p.m.;Novem-

ber, De-cember,March andApril: Saturday and Sunday 1-4 p.m.(January and February by appointment.)Admission includes Heritage Hall. Freeadmission to Marion County HistoricalSociety members.www.wyandotpopcornmus.com

Memorials9/11 Memorial at Fort Morrow Fire Dept.306 N. Marion Street, WaldoAfter the September 11, 2011 dedicationthe piece of an I-beam from the World

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Trade Center now stands as a memo-

rial for the men and women who losttheir lives that infamous day. Thememorial remembers the past victimsthrough service, education, good citi-zenship and patriotism.

The following Memorials are locatedinside Marion Cemetery, 620Delaware Ave. 740-387-7050

Law Enforcement MemorialA special tribute to local lawenforcement officers. For additional

information, call the cemetery office.

Marion CountyFireman's MemorialA fitting tribute to 11 area fallen fire-

fighters, this is a striking monumentbuilt from black and gray granite. Theblack polished wing panels adorn theFireman's Prayer and Honor Roll.

Receiving & Holding Vault

Originally built to safely hold bodies soguards were no longer needed at the

cemetery. In 1923 it held the body of

Warren G. Harding and, the following

year, his wife Florence's body with

twenty-four hour, seven-day-a-week

Marine guards.

Soldiers & Sailors ChapelAcross from the World War II Memorial.

Dedicated in 1888, the chapel has

been a focus of the county's Memorial

Day event. Its walls bear the names of

Marion's first veterans - 2,800 men who

fought the Revolutionary War, the War

of 1812, the Mexican-American War

and Civil War.

World War II MemorialAn awe-inspiring ornate World War II

monument. The names of men and

women who enlisted from Marion

County and served in WWII are

inscribed on this granite structure.

Open during regular cemetery hours.

And just around the corner.

Veterans Memorial ParkSouthwest corner of Delaware

Ave. and Vernon Heights Blvd.,

740-389-9770

There is no other area like this in

the United States. The park has

separate monuments dedicated

to each conflict the United

States has fought. The newest

additions: the Global War on

Terrorism Memorial and the

POW/MIA Memorial.

Open daily until dusk.

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Marion, The Heart Of It All

mural, located in Busby Park on theside of the building at the corner ofCenter and Prospect Streets, is theshowpiece done by renowned artistEric Grohe.By Marion About Marion muralon the Merrill Lynch building at 206S. Prospect Street was created byartists from age 14-80.

Folks Printing Building Mural,101 E. George St., depicts a viewthrough the printer's windows.Walking mural tours availablethroughout downtown Marion. Thereare happy surprises painted whereyou least expect them.Call 740-382-2181 for details.VFW 7201, 1614 Marion-Marysville

Rd., offers an honorable tribute tothe different wars and men whohave served flanked with a HueyCobra Gun Ship Helicopter.The Corporate Center, 1199Delaware Ave., offers picturesqueSpanish courtyard views.

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Aye Rock at Claridon CemeteryOn Rt. 95, the monument marking theAye family is a huge boulder called TheRock. It is a stone formation weighingapproximately 65 tons.

Gypsy Queen GraveQueen (Cleo) Ann Judge was travelingthrough Marion County with a band of

gypsies in the early 1900s. She diedduring childbirth in1905 and was buriedin the non-Catholicsection of SaintMary's Cemetery. Hergrave is marked withan old wooden cross,as well as a new

stone marker.

Lady JusticeLady Justice gleams above the MarionCounty Courthouse. She had been miss-ing from the dome of the courthouse for29 years. In 1980 she was totallyrestored and replaced.

Pillar at LaRue CemeteryIn 1926, while the Harding Memorialwas being constructed, a pillar wascracked. It was decided the pillar wouldbe used as a monument in the cemeteryon Rt. 37.

The Wilhelm-Seiter Log Cabin

and SmokehouseLocated at the Marion CountyFairgrounds. The log cabin was con-structed in 1851 with logs from woodson the farm. The cabin once stood sixmiles west of the Fairgrounds on SeiterRd. in Big Island Township. There is alsoa Smokehouse located near the relocat-ed log cabin.

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Looking for a place where you can makesure the kids are going to have fun?Marion offers a number of optionsthat will be a joy for both the youngand old alike.

bluefusion Entertainment Center1340 Mt. Vernon Ave., is centralOhio's newest addition to familyentertainment, and provides a fun andsafe environment and an unforget-

table experience for all ages. Thefacility offers 22 lanes of bowling,miniature glow golf, party facilities,

games and much more. You will want tocheck out Poppy's, a full-service sportspub and grille within the facility.740-386-4255 (FUN-4ALL)www.bluefusionfun.com.

Disc GolfAnother twist

on golfingand all youneed is adisc or fris-bee. Checkout the 18-hole courseat Sawyer-Ludwig Park at 1313 White Oaks Road.

It's great fun for the whole family and willcost you nothing. Gather your discs orfrisbees and shoot a round. The parkand course are open dawn to dusk. Newcourses include Prospect Park, Prospect,Ohio, and there is another one plannedon the grounds at The Ohio StateUniversity Marion.

RacingMarion County InternationalRaceway, 2303 Richwood-LaRueRd., LaRue, Ohio 43332, 740-499-3666 or 800-422-MCIR. Nestled inthe countryside of central Ohiothree miles south of LaRue, MCIRoffers fans the opportunity to partic-ipate in the thrill of professional and

sportsman drag racing every week-end from April through October.www.mcir.com

Winter Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Summer: Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m./ Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Marion's Amazing TreasuresWhile you are vis-iting this summer,you can use theplaying card tofind Marion'sAmazing

Treasures. The award-winning summerpromotion will continue to give familiessomething fun to experience. Spend thesummer filling your playing card withicons and stickers from the differentattractions and locations of interest fromaround Marion. Submit your card to beentered into a drawing for prizes basedupon your validation level. The programruns from Memorial Day through LaborDay, giving families all summer to validateas many of the squares as possible. Callthe CVB at 740-389-9770 for information.You can also download the card atwww.VisitMarionOhio.com.

The Palace Theatre

276 W. Center Street. From one-hourschool shows to full-fledged stage pre-sentations, Marion is blessed to have anEberson original theatre that offers somuch entertainment. The Palace alsooffers more intimate productions in thenewest addition - the May Pavilion. Onecan also take in a popular movie onweekends there is not a scheduled show.

For show listings for The Palace Theatre,refer to the upcoming schedule of fea-tured presentations in the Calendar start-ing on page 35. For up-to-date informa-

tion, phone 740-383-2101 or visitonline at www.marionpalace.org

Paradise Park Miniature Golf2777 Marion-Waldo Rd., 740-389-FUNN. Offers a putt putt course

carved out of a rustic wooded land-scape where kids and parents canhave a great round or two of miniaturegolf. www.golfparadisepark.com

Project PlaygroundIn McKinley Park off of McKinley ParkDrive, where the one-of-a-kind RobertLeathers playground offers hours of play

for the middle-to younger-aged children.The playground was built by members ofthe community in a weekend.

Zoomers Skate Club1683 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., 740-389-5554. For exercise, church groups, pri-vate, school or birthday parties, hockeyleagues, speed teams. Get the kids on

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Marion Tallgrass Trail Head: Eachmonth progress is made on the NEWrail/trail. The trail head and the firstmile are well underway. Walk, bike,

roller blade or skate along while listen-ing and enjoying nature around you.When completed, the trail will run for12 miles. For progress updates checkout www.marioncountyparks.info andclick on Marion Tallgrass Trail, or

search for themon facebook.

New this

year:LincolnParkFamilyAquaticCenter, 879N. ProspectStreet. 740-387-2118.The new

Lincoln Park Family Aquatic Center is pro-jected to open the summer of 2012. Thesite plans encompass a lazy river, sprayground, water slides, diving boards and

more. www.marionohio.us/recreation/lin-coln_ pool. The aquatic center adds to themany diamonds and pavilions presentlyused daily throughout the summer. For cityparks shelter reservations call Marion CityParks Shelter Reservations at 740-387-5370.

Marion Blue Racers is a fan favoriteaddition to family entertainment in Marion.They are an indoor professional footballteam. Their games are played at theMarion Veterans Memorial Coliseum.614-944-5151.www.blueracersfootball.com.

Geocaching In Marion County Parks.Geocaching will be allowed at selectMarion County Park District sites. It is anentertaining treasure-hunting adventure

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ACCOMMODATIONS: All rooms feature queen or

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Non-smoking hotel Complimentary deluxe

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24-hour coffee and tea Barrier-free rooms available Free HBO, CNN and ESPN Fax and copy service Kids under 18 stay free AT&T in-room long distance

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game for both individuals and families.Visit the web site geocaching.com andplug 43302 into the postal search.You will find dozens of cache listings.

GolfGreen Acres Golf Course, 3594

Gooding Rd., Marion, 740-387-6114,www.GreenAcresGolf.comKings Mill Golf Club, 2500 BerringerRd., Waldo, 740-726-2626,www.KingsMillGolf.comWhetstone Golf Club, 5211 Ohio 95,Caledonia, 740-389-4343,www.WhetstoneGolf.comWindy Acres Golf Course, 681 W. Ohio95, New Bloomington, 740-499-3438

Miracle Driving Range,1984 Smeltzer Rd., Marion,740-382-1897Paradise Park Miniature Golf,2777 Marion-Waldo Road,740-389-FUNN (3866)

Bowlingbluefusion Entertainment, 740-386-4255, 1340 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Buckeye Lanes, 740-387-8874,126 S. Prospect St., MarionSouthland Lanes, 740-389-2519,191 Barks Rd. W., Marion

Disc GolfSawyer Ludwig Park, 1313 White

Oaks Rd., MarionRiver Bend Family Camp-grounds,1092 Whetstone RiverRd. S., MarionProspect Town Park, Park Ave.,Prospect

Swimming PoolsLincoln Park Family AquaticCenter, 740-387-2118,

879 N. Prospect St., MarionBrookside Pool, 740-751-4021,800 Somerlot Hoffman Rd. E., MarionProspect Sunswim Pool, 4th St.,Prospect, 740-494-2102LaRue Swimming Pool, 740-499-3353,272 LaRue Marseilles Rd., LaRue, 43332Waldo Swim & Recreation Center,740-726-2467, 275 W. Main St., Waldo


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Parks/TrailMarion Tallgrass Trail, 2093 HollandRoad. After the title to the 12-mile rail

corridor was handed over to theMarion Parks District, a year of plan-ning and hard work has broughtresults for the Marion Tallgrass Trail.The trail head building has been com-

pleted and the first phase of asphalt andconcrete were poured in late fall of 2010.Throughout 2012 the Marion Tallgrass

Trail will continue to grow - one foot at atime. When complete, the 12 miles willoffer loads of fun for the family for walk-ing, biking, hiking and more. The trailoffers a picturesque view of the widerange of wildlife that inhabits the area,from the bald eagle to the trumpeter swanto the beaver mound on the island in thepond.

McKinley Park, 1000 McKinley ParkDrive, 23 acres, Project Playground, bas-ketball court, sand volleyball court, fishingpond, shelters, restrooms.Garfield Park, 1290 E. Center St., 16acres, new play structure, basketballcourt, softball diamond, horseshoe pits,shelter, service building.

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Lincoln Park, 879 Lincoln Park Drive, 89acres, new play structure, basketballcourt, 12 baseball diamonds, sledding hill,swimming pool, five shelters, park main-tenance shop, restrooms.Kennedy Park, 2375 Harding Hwy. E., 26acres, playground, basketball court, ten-

nis courts, softball diamond, shelter,restrooms, dog park, senior center.Quarry Park, off Hillman-Ford Road,this nature park is handicapped accessi-ble and includes a .63-mile paved trailand a .47-mile gravel trail with benchesalong the way. Restrooms, a gazebo andshelter with handicap accessible picnictables overlook a lake. Fishing is avail-able from the shore.

Sawyer-Ludwig Park, 1313 White OaksRoad, 110 acres, 18-hole disc golf, play-ground, softball diamonds, shelters, rest-room, six buildings leased to local serviceclubs.Prospect Town Park, Park Avenue,Prospect. Baseball diamonds, new play-ground equipment, public pool, naturetrails, shelter house and new disc golfcourse.

River Valley Baseball for YouthComplex2152 Harding Highway E. We welcome anumber of tournaments to Marion, Ohio.As the complex continues to grow, we arealways interested in looking to host suc-cessful tournaments. If you are interestedin receiving more information on booking

a tournament, visit the complex website at www.rvbfy.org.

Prairies/WildlifeBig Island Wildlife Area,Ohio 95 West, Marion,Ohio 43302740-644-3925Five miles west ofMarion on Ohio 95, theBig Island Wildlife Areais a bird watcher's para-dise. Locate rare birdsand owls at this 5,032-acre wetland prairie.Numerous parking lotsand observation decksare located throughout

the area.Killdeer Wildlife AreaOhio 309 West on Meeker-UpperSandusky Rd. N., Marion, Ohio 43302419-424-5000This 8,627-acre wildlife area lies inthe grain farming country of north-

central Ohio, two miles west ofHarpster and eight miles west ofMarion. Many species of rare andunusual birds, including baldeagles and tundra swans, areattracted here.OSU Marion Prairie Area1465 Mt. Vernon Ave.Marion, Ohio, 43302740-389-OSUM ext. 6269

Scientific and educational pro-grams reconstructed the prairie,and the Ohio Department of NaturalResources designated it a national land-mark in 1988.Claridon PrairieMarion-Galion Road east of Ohio 98Many different species of grasses andwildflowers are preserved on this 10-acrestrip.

Terradise Nature Preserve5828 Marion-Williamsport Rd.,Caledonia, Ohio, 43314 (740) 223-4161www.marioncountyparks.orgOne can enjoy canoeing, hiking the trail,kayaking, and nature programs at thepreserve.


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America's Best Value Inn1952 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion, OH43302, (740) 389-4671 or (888) 315-2378www.americasbestvalueinn.com/bestv.cfm?idp=1537

46 rooms, wireless connection, comp.continental breakfast, movie channel,pets allowed, motor coach access.

Comfort Inn - 256 Jamesway, Marion,OH 43302, www.comfortinn.com/hotel-marion-ohio-OH429

(740) 389-5552 or (800) 221-2222, 56 rooms, wireless connec-tion, business center, comp. hot break-fast, movie channel, indoor pool. See adon page 37.

Country Inns & Suites2091 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,Marion, OH 43302www.countryinns.com/

marionoh, (740) 386-5451 or(800) 456-4000, 63 total rooms/16 suites,handicap accessible, wireless connection,business center, comp. breakfast, moviechannel, pool, fitness center, sauna,motor coach access. See ad on page 12.

Fairfield Inn227 Jamesway, Marion, OH43302, www.marriott.com/hotels/

travel/cmhmo-fairfield-inn-mari-on, (740) 389-6636 or (800)228-2800, 57 total rooms/12 ExecutiveSuites, handicap accessible, wirelessconnection, business center, comp.breakfast, movie channel with Showtime,pool/spa, motor coach access, non-smok-ing. See ad on page 18.

Holiday Inn Express

1842 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion, OH43302, www.hiexpress.com/marionoh, (740) 389-4300or 800-HOLIDAY64 standard rooms/17 suites, handicapaccessible, wireless connection, comp.breakfast, HBO, pool, fitness, spa, motorcoach access. See ad on page 10.

Magnuson Hotel University Inn2117 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., Marion, OHwww.magnusonhotels.com/M19876/, (740) 389-1998 or (877)747-8713, 56 rooms, wireless con-nection, business center, comp.breakfast, movie channel, pool,fitness, sauna.

Stay Inn725 N. Main Street, Marion, OH

(740) 382-2197, 16 street levelrooms, coffee

BED AND BREAKFAST

The Barn at Walnut Glen4505 Saint James Road, Waldo, Ohio43356. www.barnatwalnutglen.com(740) 726-1000, Queen-size bed in theloft. A day bed with trundle and a queensize sleeper sofa on the main floor.

The Haven On Vine Bed andBreakfast, 202 South Vine St.,Marion, OH 43302, www.thehavenonvine.com, 740-223-8260, 3 spacious themedrooms, continental breakfast, wirelessinternet, private bathroom, cable TV, with-in walking distance of attractions anddowntown. Gathering room for retreat

meeting, shower or small wedding.The Victoriana Bed & Breakfast343 South State Street,Marion, Ohio 43302,740-382-2430, 5 cozyrooms to choose from, evening dessert,within walking distance of attractions anddowntown. Gathering room for retreatmeeting, shower or small wedding.

Special vintage transportation available.See ad on page 11.

McMurray Guest House807 East Church Street, Marion, OH43302, 740-751-4336, www.merchantcir-cle.com/business/McMurray.Guest.House740-751-4336, 8 rooms, comp. breakfast,extended stays, wireless internet.


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HOTEL AccommodationsOUTSIDE MARION COUNTY

HideAway Country Inn1601 State Route4, Bucyrus, OH44820419-562-3013 or800-570-8233,www.hideawayinn.com, Choose froma dozen themed rooms for a getawayday or weekend. Breakfast, sat-elliteTV, private bath. See ad, page 19.

CAMPING

Hickory Grove Lake RecreationalFamily Campground - 805 Hoch Rd.,

Marion 43302, 740-382-8584From April 15 through October 15, pick asite based on your needs. Primitive to fullhookups. Many amenities included. Seead on page 43.

River Bend Family Campground1092 Whetstone River Rd. S.,Caledonia, OH 43314, 740-389-5371.

http://riverbendfamilycampgrounds.com.Daily, weekly, monthly and even seasonalrates. New disc golf course.See ad on page 44.

Just outside Marion County:Alum Creek, Delaware and Mt. GileadState Parks.www.ohiodnr.com and click on camping.

Hidden Lakes Family Campground,Mt. Gilead, Ohio, 419-946-7050,www.hlcampground.com

Note: The Marion Area Convention & VisitorsBureau has made every attempt to ensure theaccuracy of hotel information. Rates, pricesand other information is subject to changewithout notice. The Marion Area Convention &Visitors Bureau does not necessarily endorsethe advertisers in this guide.

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Andrew's Pastries1282 Delaware Ave.740-387-3830

Applebee's1514 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-2305

Arby's1314 Delaware Ave.,740-387-7212175 McMahan Blvd.,740-389-3598

Baires Deli

131 S. Main St.,740-383-3999

Belly Busters123 E. Main Street, Waldo,726-2334

Below GroundsCoffee Shop(basement-TRECA bldg.)100 Executive Drive,

740-375-4767

Bob Evans188 America Blvd.,740-389-4120

Buffalo Wild Wings,1573 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-725-9464

Burger King1245 Delaware Ave.,740-389-61221278 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-3766

Carnavellies Pizza &Pasta House,546 N. Main St.,740-382-4554

Chicken Shack575 Main St.,740-382-5390

Chipotle1714 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-389-3652

CiCi's Pizza1677 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-386-2191

Circa.181 N. Main St.,419-566-1272

CJ's Pizza & IceCream809 Bellefontaine Ave.,740-751-6155

Classic Pizza335 N. Greenwood,

740-383-2232

DINING Restaurants

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Colonial House999 S. Prospect St.,

740-382-2687

Conway's BBQ1692 Marion-Mt.Gilead Rd., 740-386-2227

Coonies25 N. High St., LaRue,740-499-2430

Dairy Queen(seasonal)

561 N. Main St.,382-3838

Davids St. Pizza729 Davids St.,

740-382-2551

Denny's1050 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-2515

Dino's

810 Davids St.,740-383-2791

Domino's538 E. Center St.,740-383-3030

Donato's1181 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-3009

El Campesino1834 Marion-Waldo Rd.,740-389-0410

East of Chicago Pizza267 E. Center St.,740-387-7788

G & R Tavern103 Marion St., Waldo,OH, 740-726-9685

Godfather's1204 Delaware Ave.,

740-387-3800

Golden China Buffet1300 Delaware Ave.,740-383-9000

Groovy Spoon1677 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,740-389-6100

Hong Kong Buffet1561 Marion-Mt. Gilead

Rd., 740-725-9888

House of Hunan1583 Marion-Waldo Rd.,740-387-0032

Infinity Restaurant267 West Center St.,740-382-3333

Jer-zee(seasonal)923 E. Center St.,387-8356

Kentucky Fried Chicken,1917 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,740-389-5866

Lee's Famous RecipeChicken571 E. Center St.,740-387-3277

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ESTAURANTS

740-725-34741116 Mt. Vernon Ave.

(Across from McDaniel Toyota)

G&R

TAVERN

Home of the FamousBologna Sandwich

103 Marion St.Waldo, OH 43356

740-726-9685

740-389-4120

188 America Blvd.

Marion, Ohio 43302

740-386-42551340 Mt. Vernon Ave.www.bluefusionfun.com

Located on the Marion CountyFairgrounds on Fairground St.

1-4 p.m. Saturdays740-389-1098

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Little Caesar's Pizza1275 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-9922

Long John Silvers1560 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-389-2503

Hibachi Buffet1221 Delaware Ave.,740-387-8885

Marion Diner1565 Marion-Waldo Rd.,740-725-8090

Marion Trotter'sFamily Restaurant

2827 Marion-Marysville Rd.,740-382-6054

McDonald's483 N. Main St.,740-382-66111600 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,740-389-24401565 Marion-Waldo Rd.,740-389-3200

Mega MooIce Cream and Pizza411 E. Fairground St.,740-387-2300

Mi Jalapeo1360 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-1249

New Beginnings Caf141 East Center Street,740-751-4161

Noble Roman'sInside bluefusion,1340 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-386-4255

Oakland Bar & Grill765 Davids St.,740-383-9095

OK Caf734 E. Center St.,740-387-6565

O'Michaels1116 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-725-3474

Outlaw Pizza635 Bellefontaine Ave.,

740-387-8474

Papa John's254 E. Center St.,387-9966

Panera1623 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-386-5100

Payne's Pizza1624 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-389-4732

Perkins Cake &Steak1197 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-5200

Pizza Hut Pizza665 Delaware Ave.,740-387-2500

RESTAURANTS

Adkins Dairy Queen561 N. Main Street

Marion, OH 43302

740-382-3838
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Pizza Brothers617 Delaware Ave.,

740-387-2121

Poppy's Sports Pub& Grille(Inside bluefusion)1340 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-386-4255

Rally's412 N. Main St.,740-375-0066

Red Lobster1318 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-1174

Ryan's Family SteakHouse 2227 Marion-Mt.Gilead Rd.,740-725-9101

Shovel Restaurant526 W. Center St.,740-382-2350

Sonic Drive-In185 McMahan Blvd.,740-389-6980

Starbucks130 McMahan Blvd.740-389-2149

Steak 'n Shake2081 Marion-Mt. Gilead

Rd., 740-725-1112

Stewart's Root BeerDrive-In (seasonal),1036 N. Main St.,740-382-6807

Steve's Dakota Grill1950 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-725-9033

Stumpo's Pizza & Subs1292 Delaware Ave.,740-387-5900

Subway720 N. Main St.,740-382-0766571 Delaware Ave.,740-382-3761(inside Walmart) 1675Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,740-389-33331546 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-389-3332(inside MotoMart) 691 W.

Center St., 740-387-2163

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T&J Dairy Bar455 S. Main St., LaRue,740-499-2202

Taco Bell1270 Delaware Ave.,740-375-8701

1309 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-386-5418

The Warehouse320 W. Center St.,740-387-8124

The White Swan5969 Marysville Rd.Prospect, OH,

740-494-2981

Tim Horton'sColdStone Creamery1325 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-1103

Tubby's Pizza,138 W. Columbia St.,740-382-2912

Victory Inn,119 N. MainSt.,Prospect,740-494-2636

Waldo

Dairy Bar(seasonal),189 N.Marion St.,Waldo, 740-726-2269

Waldo Sports Bar & Grill,306 S. Marion Street,740-726-4005

Wendy's1308 Delaware Ave.,740-387-77051165 Mt. Vernon Ave.,740-389-5657

White Castle1559 Marion-Mt. GileadRd., 740-389-3769

Yamato Steak House312 McMahan Blvd.,740-389-3028

Special Buffets:All Occasions

Sunday Buffet, 6989Waldo-Delaware Rd.,Waldo, 740-726-2008,clasealloccasions.com

Hideaway Inn Buffet,1601 State Route 4,Bucyrus, OH, 419-562-3013 or 800-570-8233


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Marion County is home to a

great education structure

that includes six school

systems, a vocational

school, college andtechnical college.

Elgin Local Schools4616 LaRue Prospect

Rd., Marion, OH 43302

(740) 382-1101

Elginschools.org

Marion Catholic High

1001 Mount VernonAve., Marion, OH 43302

(740) 389-2381

MarionCatholic.org

Marion City Schools910 E. Church St., Marion,

OH 43302

(740) 387-3300

MarionCitySchools.org

Pleasant Local Schools1107 Owens Rd. W.,

Marion, OH 43302

(740) 389-4476

Pleasant.treca.org/

Ridgedale Local3105 Hillman Ford Rd.,Morral, OH 43337

(740) 382-6065

Ridgedale.k12.oh.us

River Valley Local

197 Brockelsby Rd.,Caledonia, OH 43314

(740) 725-5400

Rivervalley.k12.oh.us

St. Mary Elem. School274 N. Prospect St.,

Marion, OH 43302(740) 382-1607

MarionsCatholicSchools.org

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Marion County Board ofDevelopmental Disabilities2387 Harding Hwy. E., Marion,

OH 43302 (740) 387-1035

MarionCountyDD.org

The Ohio State University1465 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion,

OH 43302 (740) 389-OSUM

osumarion.osu.edu/

Marion Technical College1467 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion,

OH 43302

(740) 389-4636

www.mtc.edu

Tri-Rivers Career Center andAdult Education2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,

Marion, OH 43302

(740) 389-4681

www.tririvers.com

Treca Digital Academy100 Executive Dr., Marion, OH

43302 (740) 389-4798

treca.org/treca

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Downtown Marion hosts the annualMarion Popcorn Festival, always thefirst Thursday, Friday and Saturday

after Labor Day. On Thursday a freeshow for seniors at the Palace Theatre.Dont miss the FREE nightly, national

entertainmentthat takes place

on the outdoormain stageeachevening at

8:30 p.m. Thefree entertain-

ment is announced a few months beforethe event, so check out the web site forthe hot entertainment listings. If you wantfront-row seats to any of the main stageentertainment, special positioned KernelSeats can be purchased for the wholeweekend. Thursday evening always fea-

tures the grand parade. Each year thereis a different parade theme to spark thecreative floats and units. The step-off is

headed up by localbikers who escortthe parade throughtown. Miles of theparade route arelined with specta-

tors' folding chairsand blankets.Other events sur-rounding the

Marion Popcorn Festival include: a recipecontest, a Corn Hole Classic, windowdecorating contest, Popcorn 100

Bicycle Tour, Ms. Marion PopcornFestival Pageant, Wee Pop & LittlePop Pageant, Miss Marion PopcornPageant, 5K Run, a Poppin' PoochPageant, Popcorn Golf outing, and anew Poppin' Pins BowlingTournament. There are lots of food,rides, local entertainment and popcornfor all to enjoy! For additional informa-

tion, call 740-387-FEST or visit onlineat www.popcornfestival.com.

JANUARY13 Herman's Hermits starring Peter

Noone, Palace Theatre, 276 W. CenterSt., 740-383-2101. 8:00 p.m. Tickets$28, $25, $22 ($10 college rush).www.marionpalace.org

20 Ellery, Palace Theatre May Pavilion,276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. Thehusband and wife duo performancebegins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.www.marionpalace.org

29 Bridal Extravaganza, Marion Co.Fairgrounds Coliseum, 220 E.Fairground St., 740-389-5707. Preparefor your big day, from beginning to end,at this show. 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.Fashion Show will be at 3:00 p.m.www.emshows.com.

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FEBRUARY2 Ground Hog Day - Buckeye Chuckwill make an appearance at ClearChannel Marion, 1330 N. Main St.,740-383-1131. Buckeye Chuck, Ohio'sofficial weather-predicting ground hog,will check for his shadow. Come earlybefore the sun comes up to seeChuck. Always hot drinks and, ofcourse, the Spam burger that isserved every year. www.wmrn.com

4 Natalie Stovall, Palace Theatre,276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101.From Oprah to the Grand Ole Opry,she brings her fiddle and big vocal

sound to the stage. 8:00 p.m. Tickets$15 ($10 college rush). www.marion-palace.org

9 Civil War Exhibit, Stengel TrueMuseum, 504 S. State St., 740-387-

9630. The Harding Home is a co-spon-sor of this event, 7:00 p.m. MarkHolbrook, from the Ohio HistoricalSociety, will impersonate Civil War pho-tographer Matthew Brady. $5 Admission

11 Marion Noon Kiwanis Pancake Day,Tri-Rivers CareerCenter, 2222

Marion-Mt. GileadRoad. 7:00 a.m. to3:00 p.m. Ticketscan be purchasedfrom a Kiwanis

member for $4 or at the door for $5.

11 Spencers Theatre of Illusion, PalaceTheatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. A Modern Day Houdinis duo,8:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 ($10 collegerush). www.marionpalace.org

16-17-18-19 Winter Musical, PalaceTheatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. www.marionpalace.org

19 Annual Bridal Show, All OccasionsCatering & Banquet Facility, 6989Waldo-Delaware Rd., Waldo, 740-726-2008. Make all of your bridal plans inone day! 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., styleshow at 3:00 p.m. Admission is $2 perperson. www.clasealloccasions.com

21 School Matinee Series - MagicSchool Bus, Palace Theatre, 276 W.Center St., 740-383-2101. For grades

K thru 3. www.marionpalace.org24 NewFound Road - Palace Theatre,

May Pavilion, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. Their bluegrass band musicis powerful and streamlined, featuringhard-driving, contemporary bluegrassas well as beautiful country and popballads. 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $15.www.marionpalace.org

MARCH3 Marion Catholic Auction/Dinner-

Dance, John M. Boler Activity Center,

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590 Forest Lawn Dr., 740-389-2381.6:00 p.m. till midnight with a silent andgrand auction. All profits directly benefitMarion's Catholic Schools.

4 Sunday Arts - Neil Jacobs, PalaceTheatre, May

Pavilion, 276 W.Center St., 740-383-2101. A mas-terful performer onthe 12-stringacoustic guitar.2:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.www.marionpalace.org

5 U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, Palace

Theatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. The ensemble performs a varietyof music ranging from traditional choralmusic, to opera, Broadway and con-temporary music. 7:30 p.m., admissionis free. www.marionpalace.org

10 Marion Blue Racers Indoor FootballGame, Marion Co. Fairgrounds

Veterans Memorial Coliseum, 220 E.

Fairground St., 614-987-0199. PlayingNorthern Kentucky Monsters, 7:30 p.m.General admission $10, senior/military$7 and gold zone $15. www.bluerac-ersfootball.com

15 Five Nights on Campus - Warren

Mailley-Smith, Morrill Hall of OSUMarion, 1465 Mt. Vernon Ave., 740-725-6341. Concert pianist performsat prestigious festivals and concerts,7:30 p.m. Tickets: adults $10, seniors$9, students $4.www.osumarion.osu.edu

17-18 Rolling Acres Spring CraftShow, Marion Co. Fairgrounds, 220E. Fairground St., 740-815-3192.

www.rollingacresfarm.com

20 Jordan Circus, Marion Co.Fairgrounds Veterans Memorial Coli-seum, 220 E. Fairground St., 740-382-2558. www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com

23 Screaming Orphans, Palace Theatre,276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. Thispop-rock band of four fun, high spirited,

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musically obsessed sisters is fromIreland. 8:00 p.m. Tickets $15.www.marionpalace.org

23-24 Night At The Museum,Heritage Hall, 169 E. Church St., 740-387-4255. Roam the halls with aflashlight to find interesting historicalcharacters come to life. 7:00 p.m. to9:30 p.m. Children must be accompa-nied by an adult. Pre-registration fornon-members $7 per person, tickets

at door $8. Pre-registration for mem-bers $3.50 per person, tickets at door$4. www.marionhistory.com

24 Marion Blue Racers IndoorFootball Game, Marion Co.Fairgrounds Veterans MemorialColiseum, 220 E. Fairground St., 614-987-0199. Playing the DanvilleDragons at 7:30 p.m. General admis-

sion $10, senior/military $7, gold zone$15. www.blueracersfootball.com

APRIL12 Five Nights on Campus - Simple

Gifts, Morrill Hall of OSU Marion, 1465Mt. Vernon Ave., 740-725-6341. Twowomen plus ten instruments equalsone good time! 7:30 p.m. Tickets are

adults $10, seniors $9, students $4.www.osumarion.osu.edu/5-nights

12-14 National Robotics Competition,Marion Co. Fairgrounds Veterans

Memorial Coliseum, 220 E. FairgroundSt., 740-725-5723. Students come fromvarious states to compete. Other chal-

lenges and an awards ceremony thefinal night. www.nationalroboticschal-lenge.com

13 Blues Brothers Revue, PalaceTheatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. OnlyBlues Brothersshow officially

sanctioned byDan Aykroydand late JohnBelushi's wife.8 p.m. Ticketsare $22 ($10 college rush). www.mari-onpalace.org

17 Women's Expo 2012, Marion Co.Fairgrounds Veterans Memorial

Coliseum, 220 E. Fairground St., 740-383-1131. The working women's nightout to relax and enjoy shopping andbrowsing area vendors. 4 p.m. to 8p.m. Free admission. www.wmrn. com

21 Marion Blue Racers Indoor FootballGame, Marion Co. FairgroundsVeterans Memorial Coliseum, 220 E.Fairground St., 614-987-0199. Playingthe Northern Kentucky Monsters. 7:30p.m. General admission $10,senior/military $7, gold zone $15.www.blueracersfootball.com

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22 Sunday Arts - Table for 5, PalaceTheatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. Quintet enchants audiences withtheir music experience. 2:00 p.m.,Ticket $15. www.marionpalace.org

28 Plant Sale at Tri-Rivers Career Center,

2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., 740-389-4681. Always the last Saturday in Apriland first Saturday in May. Sponsored bythe Horticulture Department. 9:00 a.m.to 3:00 p.m.

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Farmer's Market at Tri-Rivers CareerCenter, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,

west lot, 740-389-6106. Held everyThursday through October from 3:00p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Fresh produce, plantsand more! Here you can talk to thegrower of the food you are buying.

3 Wine Tasting & Meeting of the Minds-War of 1812 will be held at HeritageHall, 169 E. Church St., 740-387-4255.An evening of tasting and history.www.marionhistory.com

4 Bobby Vinton, Palace Theatre, 276 W.Center St., 740-383-2101. To per-form a full-stagemusical gala, theTotalEntertainer.

Joined by anorchestra andfamily members.8:00 p.m. Ticketsare $50, $35, $28

and $23. www.marionpalace.org

5 Plant Sale at Tri-Rivers Career Center,2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., 740-389-4681. Always the last Saturday in Apriland first Saturday in May. 9:00 a.m. to3:00 p.m.

5 Marion Blue Racers Indoor FootballGame, Marion Co. FairgroundsVeterans Memorial Coliseum, 220 E.Fairground St., 614-987-0199. Playingthe Danville Dragons at 7:30 p.m.

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General admission $10, senior/military$7, gold zone $15. www.blueracers-football.com

10 Red Cross Radiothon, MarionRed Cross, 1849 Summerset Dr., 740-725-9141. Bids on auction items willcontinue from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

10 Five Nights on Campus - OSUChorale & Symphonic Choir, MorrillHall, OSU Marion, 1465 Mt. VernonAve., 740-725-6341. These graduate

students and upper level undergradu-ates are the finest talent at the univer-sity. 7:30 p.m. Tickets: adults $10,seniors $9, students $4. www.osumari-on.osu.edu/5-nights

11 Central Ohio Symphony, PalaceTheatre, 276 W. Center St., 740-383-2101. This highly acclaimed and easily

accessible show offers the uniqueopportunity to get acquainted with thesounds of the symphony. 1:00 p.m.

Admission $3.50.www.marionpalace.org

15 National Law Enforcement Day,Marion Cemetery. The Peace OfficersMemorial Day Service, hosted by theFraternal Order of Police and theFraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, isalways held on this day.

19 Marion Blue Racers Indoor FootballGame, Marion Co. FairgroundsVeterans Memorial Coliseum, 220 E.Fairground St., 614-987-0199. Playingthe Cincinnati Commandos, 7:30 p.m.General admission $10, senior/military$7, gold zone $15. www.blueracers-football.com

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19 Goodwill Wheel-A-Thon, Tri-RiversCareer Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., 740-387-

7023. Registeryour team for awheelchair race at

9:30 a.m.; race

begins at 10:00a.m. Auctionand spaghettidinner after theraces.

JUNEFarmer's Market, Tri-Rivers Career

Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,740-389-6106. Held every Thursdaythrough October from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. Fresh produce, plants and more!Here you can talk to the grower of thefood you are buying.

Prospect Farmer's Market, Dexter'sVillage Market, 33 W. Water St.,Prospect, 740-494-9448. Every

Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,ending the first Saturday in October.

1-2 Relay For Life, River Valley HighSchool, 4280 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,Caledonia, 740-360-0730. Survivor din-ner at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st. Actualevent will begin at 7:00 p.m. on the 1stthrough 1:00 p.m. on the 2nd.

www.relayforlife.org2 H.O.T. Tamale Bike Tour, Waldo

Community Park, Waldo Fulton Rd.,Waldo, 740-382-9952. Registration7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., start time 8:00a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by theHeart of Ohio Tailwinds. Leisurely andstrenuous rides. Fun for the whole fam-ily. www.hot-tamale.org

2 Cruise-In for Kidney Dialysis, down-town Marion, 740-244-6117. Seeantique cars and not so old cars, trucksand motorcycles line the streets for allto see. Opening at noon, registration1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.www.cruiseinordialysis.com

2 8th Annual Brandy Winfield MemorialPoker Run, Marion Co. Fairgrounds,220 E. Fairground St., 740-389-5974.This motorcycle run pays tribute to fall-en officer Brandy Winfield.Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. to11:30 a.m. Bikes out at noon. Cost

is $20 single and $25 double.www.brandywinfieldrun.org

9 Marion Blue Racers Indoor FootballGame, Marion Co. FairgroundsVeterans Memorial Coliseum, 220 E.Fairground St., 614-987-0199. Playingthe Erie Explosion beginning at 7:30

p.m. General admission $10,senior/military $7, gold zone $15.www.blueracersfootball.com

14 Flag Day, Founder's Park, corner ofMain Street and Church Street indowntown Marion. 6:30 p.m. presenta-tion by the Elks Lodge 32 along withlocal scout troops.

16 Annual Twilight Dinner, ShamrockVineyard, 111 Rengert Rd., 740-726-2883 or [email protected]. Havea wonderful evening under the stars, abottle ofShamrock'sdistinctivewine, a deli-cious catered

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16 Marion Blue Racers Indoor FootballGame, Marion Co. FairgroundsVeterans Memorial Coliseum, 220 E.

Fairground St., 614-987-0199. Playingthe Canton Cougars at 7:30 p.m.General admission $10, senior/military$7, gold zone $15.www.blueracersfootball.com

16-17 Friends of the Library BookSale, Tri-Rivers Career Center, 2222Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., 740-389-1256.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.,Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Booksfor all interests on cooking, hunting,kids and more!

23 The Baguette Run, Panera, 1623Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd., 740-382-8988.A 5K Run/Walk, 8:00 a.m. Registrationbeginning at 7:00 a.m. Supports

Turning Point to raise funds and aware-ness for victims of domestic violence.

23 Celebrate Summer/Vintage CarExtravaganza, downtown Marion,740-382-2181. Join in on a full day ofart, music, historic cars and food of allvarieties at this annual event. Open10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.www.celebratesummer.org

28 Shamrock Seniors, ShamrockVineyard, 111 Rengert Rd., Waldo,740-389-6300. Sponsored by PrimroseRetirement Community, includes ameal and entertainment for $10. 11a.m.

- 2 p.m. Phone for a reservation.

JULYFarmer's Market, Tri-Rivers Career

Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,740-389-6106.Held everyThursdaythroughOctober from3:00 p.m. to6:00 p.m.Fresh produce,

plants andmore! Hereyou can talk tothe grower ofthe food youare buying.



2-7 Marion Co. Fair, Marion Co.Fairgrounds, 220 E. Fairground St.,740-382-2558. Something for every-one! Rides, livestock shows, tractorpulls, demo derby and music. Buildingswith displays of 4-H projects, floral dis-

plays, vegetables and fine wood proj-ects. Fireworks at 10:00 p.m. on the4th! www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com

20-21 2nd Gathering of Huber Tractors,Marion Co. Fairgrounds, 220 E.Fairground St., 740-387-9233 or740-262-3802. The Huber Machinery

Servex Center

1282 Delaware Ave.

Marion, Ohio

740-387-3830

740-383-4960 fax

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Museum is located on the Marion Co.Fairgrounds.

21 Family Fun Day will be held at FamilyVideo, 560 N. Main St., 740-382-8262.

21 Annual Twilight Dinner, ShamrockVineyard, 111 Rengert Rd., 740-726-2883 or [email protected]. Havea wonderful evening under the stars, abottle of Shamrock's distinctive wine, adelicious catered meal and musicalsounds as you visit with friends.Reservations are required and space islimited. www.shamrockvineyard.com

22-23 Warren G. Harding SymposiumAmerica at a Crossroads: The 1920Presidential Campaign. The two-dayevent will feature a VIP wine anddessert open house, guided tours,workshop sessions, ending with a galadinner. Please phone 740-725-6253 foradditional information. www.osumari-on.osu.edu/harding

26 Shamrock Seniors, ShamrockVineyard, 111 Rengert Rd., Waldo,

740-389-6300. Sponsored byPrimrose Retirement

Community will include ameal and entertainmentfor $10. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Phone for reservations.

27-30 AKC DogShow, Marion Co.

Fairgrounds, 220E. Fairground

St., 740-387-2394. TheDan Emmett

Kennel Club event held July 27-28.The Marion, Ohio Kennel Club eventheld July 29-30. Judging of eachbreed. www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com

28 Hog Roast, Primrose

Retirement Community, 1550Wellness Dr., 740-389-6300.Open to the public, starting atnoon with entertainment.

AUGUST

Farmer's Market, Tri-RiversCareer Center, 2222 Marion-Mt.Gilead Rd., 740-389-6106. Held

every Thursday through Octoberfrom 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.Fresh produce, plants and more! Hereyou can talk to the grower of the foodyou are buying.



18 Annual Twilight Dinner, ShamrockVineyard, 111 Rengert Rd., 740-726-2883 or [email protected]. Havea wonderful evening under the stars, abottle of Shamrock's distinctive wine, adelicious catered meal and musicalsounds as you visit with friends.Reservations are required and space islimited. www.shamrockvineyard.com

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meal and entertainment for $10. 11:00a.m. - 2 p.m. Phone for reservations.

SEPTEMBERFarmer's Market, Tri-Rivers CareerCenter, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,740-389-6106. Held every Thursdaythrough October from 3:00 p.m. to6:00 p.m. Fresh produce, plants andmore!

Prospect Farmer's Market, Dexter'sVillage Market, 33 W. Water St.,Prospect, 740-494-9448. EverySaturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,

ending the first Saturday in October.

6-8 32nd Annual MarionPopcorn Festival,downtown Marion.Always the first

Thursday, Fridayand Saturday afterLabor Day. Thursday:free senior show,parade beginning at6:00 p.m. Free top nameentertainment everyevening on the outdoormain stage at 8:30 p.m.

More information 740-387-FEST. www.popcorn-festival.com

15 Annual Twilight Dinner, ShamrockVineyard, 111 Rengert Rd., 740-726-2883 or [email protected]. Havea wonderful evening under the stars, a

bottle of Shamrock's distinctive wine, adelicious catered meal and music.Reservations are required, space is

limited. www.shamrockvineyard.com

22 8th Annual Heifer Festival, RichwoodFairgrounds. 740-943-3257 for informa-tion.

29 Lawrence Orchards Applefest, 2634Smeltzer Rd., 740-389-3019. A day offamily fun in the orchard. Hay rides,petting farm, hay maze, apple bar and

lots of food. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admissionis just $3 per person/$15 per family.

www.lawrenceorchards.com

OCTOBERFarmer's Market, Tri-Rivers Career

Center, 2222 Marion-Mt. Gilead Rd.,740-389-6106. Held every Thursdaythrough October from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. Fresh produce, plants and more!Here you can talk to the grower of thefood you are buying.

Prospect Farmer's Market, Dexter'sVillage Market, 33 W. Water St.,Prospect, 740-494-9448. EverySaturday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.,ending the first Saturday in October.

1 A Taste of the Harvest, Ohio StateUniversity Campus, 1465 Mt. VernonAve., 740-725-6341 or [email protected]. An enjoyable evening ofwines from around the world with anassortment of specialty hors d'oeuvres.6:30 p.m. www.osumarion.osu.edu.

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4 Capture The MomentHistory Dinner, JohnM. Boler Activity Center,1001 Mt. Vernon Ave.(SR 95), 740-389-9770.Doors open 5:30 withbrowsing, dinner at

6:00, historical presentation 7:15.

7 Annual Chicken B-B-Q, Marion UnionStation, 532 W. Center St., 740-383-3768. This is a fundraiser to restore thestation and AC Tower. 11:00 a.m., car-ryouts welcome.

14 81st Annual Pilgrimage &Presidential Wreath Laying, Harding

Memorial at corner of DelawareAvenue (SR 423) and Vernon HeightsBlvd., 740-387-9630 or 800-600-6894.Over 500 Girl Scouts and Boy Scoutsin attendance. This Scout/U.S. Armyceremony honors the former PresidentWarren G. Harding in a formal setting.Parade begins at 3:00 p.m., ceremonyat 3:30 p.m. Admission is free.

20 Ham & Bean Supper - fundraiser forthe Marion Co. Historical Society. 5:00p.m. www.marionhistory.com

27 Applebutter Stir & Horseradish Day,Lawrence Orchards, 2634 SmeltzerRd., 740-389-3019. Take home a jar ortwo of their Hot as HadesHorseradish. 10:00 a.m.

www.lawrenceorchards.com

31 Trick or Treat - City of Marion, 5:30p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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3 Dinner with the Presidents, a fund-raiser for the Marion Co. Historical

Society, 740-387-4255 forreservations. 5:30 p.m. to8:30 p.m.www.marionhistory.com.

22-Dec. 26 ChristmasBy Candlelight, Marion

Co. Fairgrounds, 220 E.Fairground St., 740-382-2558.Drive-thru holiday light displayThursday through Sunday 6:00p.m. to 10:00 p.m., except week ofChristmas every night. Phone forlive nativity dates. $6 per car.www.marioncountyfairgrounds.com

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1-26 Christmas By Candlelight,Marion Co. Fairgrounds, 220 E.Fairground St., 740-382-2558. Drive-thru holiday light display Thursdaythrough Sunday 6:00 p.m. to 10:00p.m., except week of Christmas everynight. Phone for live nativity dates. $6per car. www.marioncountyfair-

grounds.com1 WMRN Peanut Push, downtown

Center Street, 10:00a.m. Participants pusha peanut across thestreet with theirnose. A King andQueen are crowned.They are chosen byhow much moneythey raise for theJunior Service GuildChristmas Clearing-house. Phone740-383-1131.www.wmrn.com

AAA AUTO CLUB - MARION

1316 Mt. Vernon Ave.

Marion, Ohio 43302

740-389-3517

800-456-4000 / 740-386-54512091 Marion Mt. Gilead Rd.

Marion, OH 43302countryinns.com/marionoh

www.marionflowershop.com

1045 E. Church Street

Marion, OH 43302

800-955-4383

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1 Christmas Parade, Center St. down-town Marion, 740-382-2181. Comejoin in the festivities stepping off at

noon. Cookies with Santa will be inCity Hall. A movie in the PalaceTheatre after the parade beginning at1:30 p.m.

1 Annual Toy & Train Show, EversArena and Veterans MemorialColiseum, Marion Co. Fairgrounds, 220

E. Fairground St., 740-383-3768. 11:00a.m. Over 100 tables for train enthusi-asts to view. Admission $5 per person,$12 per family, kids 8 and under free.

31 First Night Marion, Popcorn Pop-n-Drop in downtown Marion, 740-382-2181. A night to remember as youbring in the New Year. Gather at

11:30 p.m. in Busby Park to await thepopcorn ball drop.www.mariondowntown.com

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Group Tours


A SAMPLINGOF MARION TOURS.

How'd They Do That?Tour of Taste (eat at every Stop)

Grandparent/Grandchild TourShine with Stain GlassRub Elbows With The PresidentsEvery Day is Happy Birthday

Add some jazz with: Live portrayals Palace live entertainment Barbershop quartet Hands-on optionsCall 800-371-6688 for additionaltimed itineraries, either one-dayor multi-day.

Motorcoach groups looking for adventureshould include Marion, Ohio, on their list.

Discover Presidential history while visitingthe home of Warren G. Harding, our 29thpresident. Be treated to our top-namedentertainment at our Palace Theatre. Thenexperience popcorn fun at the WyandotPopcorn Museum within Heritage Hall. Youwon't want to forget to add a hands-on activ-ity, such as planting a pot of flowers. The

CVB makes all the arrangements, so makeus your first call for itinerary planning.

The Marion Area Convention and VisitorsBureau is part of the consortium Your NextOhio Destination to bring tour groups toNorth Central Ohio. These areas of Marion,Bowling Green, Bucyrus, Fremont, Tiffin,and Upper Sandusky are set up to take careof the needs of large or small groups.

Contact the MarionArea CVB to set up aone-day or multi-day,regional itinerary.

Marion, Ohio, has a great array of facili-ties that can offer an intimate meeting,

competition venue, breakout conference,fundraising dinner or just somewhere toenergize the troops with a teambuildinggathering. The CVB website,www.VisitMarionOhio.com, offers a greatfacilities list, but we encourage you to callus at 800-371-6688 to discuss your partic-ular needs.

Consider holding a meeting at one of our

non-traditional, group-friendly facilities plus

add a creative team-building event, suchas bowling, arcade, golfing or even skat-ing.

Our CVB team will help with developingany needed itinerary or to coordinate hoteland facility bids. Plus, the CVB offersgoodie bags that include area informationto meet the visitor's needs.

MEETING AND CONVENTION PLANNERS

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