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"Beyond the Blonde" to Perform at Lowe Park this Saturday
The City of Marion will welcome “Beyond the Blonde” to the Klopfenstein Amphitheater at Lowe Park (4500 N. 10th Street, Marion) on Saturday, July 18, as part of its Music Under the Moon concert series sponsored by Veridian Credit Union.
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IN FOCUS: 7.10.26 A Weekly Update from City Manager Ryan Waller
City Manager Ryan Waller provides a high-level update on various City-related topics. Sign up to receive this weekly newsletter and other updates from the City of Marion directly in your inbox by visiting www.cityofmarion.org/text.
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Water Main Break on 5th Avenue between 10th and 11th Streets
The repair is expected to take 4-6 hours, or longer. The area affected includes homes along 5th Avenue between 10th Street and 13th Street, as well as the Marion Public Library, Marion City Hall and Vernon Middle School.
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7th Avenue between 10th and 12th Streets to Close this Saturday for Uptown Marion Market
Seventh Avenue between 10th and 12th Streets will close at 6 a.m. on Saturday for vendor move-in and will remain closed until 1 p.m. to accommodate move-out. Detours will be posted.
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Jul16
Marion Big Band Concert
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jul17
Pop-Up Acts in the Artway
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Jul18
Sunrise Yoga
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Jul18
Marion Farmers Market at Willowood Park
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Jul18
Music Under The Moon Series - Beyond The Blonde
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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Jul22
Pilates in the Park
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Jul21
City Council Work Session
4:00 PM
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Jul23
City Council Regular Session
5:30 PM
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Jul28
Friends of the Marion Public Library Annual Board Meeting
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Aug04
Civil Service Commission Meeting
8:30 AM
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Aug04
City Council Work Session
4:00 PM
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Aug05
Civil Rights Commission Meeting
6:00 PM
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