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| 12/1/2023 |  more info... |
| 12/1/2023 |  Join EThOs for an Old Fashioned 1914 Christmas at The Citadel. Tour the 109 year old Marion landmark decked out for the holidays! Free family photos with Old St. Nick, hot chocolate, apple cider, treats & more! more info... |
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| 12/4/2023 -12/8/2023 |   The annual Fall Clean Up: YARD WASTE ONLY runs November 27 - December 8 Sections of #MarionIllinois are divided into quadrants by Court Street & Main Street. Each quadrant will be picked up on the days that are scheduled. No return pickups or appointments will be made. The fine print:  SMALL LIMBS MUST BE SEPARATED AND TIED AND MEASURE NO MORE THAN 6FT. LONG OR 2"IN DIAMETERALL LEAVES ARE TO BE BAGGED OR BOXEDALL BAGS MUST BE SET ON THE STREET SIDE THE DAY PRECEDING THE PICK-UP FOR THE DESIGNATED AREANO OTHER ITEMS WILL BE PICKED UP, STRICTLY YARD WASTE ONLYNO RETURN PICK-UPSNO PICK-UPS BY APPOINTMENTThe Street Department Facility is open Monday-Friday from 7am-3pm and Saturday from 8a,-12pm for Marion residents to dispose of yard waste year around. Any groups that are looking to help a neighbor out with yard work, please do so BEFORE the scheduled pickup date and have the waste on the curb to be picked up. more info... |
| 12/4/2023 | 
The Magical Christmas Ballet December 4 7pm Tickets: $25 – $125
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your more info... |
| 12/5/2023 |  Join us for a special Ribbon cutting at 4:30 and Business After Hours / Open House from 4 - 6 pm as we celebrate the new home of the Marion City Hall! More details to follow! more info... |
| 12/6/2023 | 
Centerstone will host a free webinar entitled Stress and Grief During the Holidays on Wednesday, December 6 from 10-11 a.m. CT via Zoom. CEUs are available. The holidays can bring so much joy but also, for some, great pain. Exploring topics of grief and holiday stress, Dr. Melissa Flint will provide practical education and guidance about how we can carry both the joy and sorrow we hold in times of loss into the holiday season and find pieces of peace and hope during this time of the year. Objectives of the webinar include:
The presenter of the webinar will be Melissa Flint, Psy.D., FT, CCTP. Dr. Flint received both her masters and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Arizona School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University. Dr. Flint serves as a tenured professor in the clinical psychology program at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ. Her primary area of interest is grief and loss, particularly working with families who have experienced the death of their child/children. Other specialty areas include trauma/abuse and depression, workplace well being and overall quality of life issues. This training has 1 hour of continuing education approved for IL LCPC / LPC, IL LCSW / LSW, and IL Nursing (LPN, RN, APN) under IDFPR Professional Counselor CE License No. 197.000263 and IDFPR Nurse CE Sponsor License No. 236.000184. Illinois Certification Board continuing education units have been awarded as follows: ICB program number: 20019; 1 CEU approved for Counselor II, Preventionist II, CARS II, CODP I or II, PCGC II, CCJP II, CRSS I or II, CPRS I or II, MAATP II, CFPP II, CVSS II. To register, visit https://centerstone.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_D_Qc_eFqTcSuNWH1GyE58w#/registration. For more information, contact David Mills at David.Mills@Centerstone.org or call 1-877-HOPE123 (877-467-3123). This training is sponsored by Centerstone’s Building Compassionate Communities (BCC) project and Heritage Behavioral Health Center. more info... |
| 12/6/2023 | Southern Illinois netWORKers is a group to help support small businesses in networking. We meet the 1st Wednesday of each month at The Turn and it starts at 11:45. more info... |
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| 12/7/2023 |  The team at Mayer Networks is thrilled to invite you to their customer appreciation and new location ribbon-cutting event! This will be taking place December 7th, at 4pm at their brand new location, located at 304 E. Walnut in Carbondale. Enjoy treats lined up courtesy of the amazing folks over at New Kahala, so please RSVP before November 30th so there will be enough food for all. Join in the celebration with members from regional chambers! RSVP Form: www.mayernetworks.com/customer-appreciation If you are unable to attend, please call and congratulate them at: (618) 529 4922 more info... |
| 12/8/2023 |
Show Begins When Everyone is Seated Murder in Red & Green An innocent (?) audience member is poisoned and three others have close calls. All have one thing in common – a name, Ann Green. But, outside of that, they have very LITTLE in common. One is a waitress at a diner, one is a kindergarten teacher, and the other is a “professional dance instructor.” The detective who takes command of the investigation must decide which of the three is the real intended victim and which one is the murderer. Audience members are called upon to “testify” about things they learned about the victim before her untimely demise. Join us for a night of wine, music, murder and more. UGLY SWEATER CONTEST: Come dressed to impress in your most snazzy, tacky, ugly sweater or holiday themed outfit for a chance to win fun prizes from Blue Sky Vineyard. MENU: Ham w/ Pineapple & Cherries, Smoked Turkey w/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cranberry Sauce, Rolls & Wine Infused Brownie Trifle Meal served as a buffet. Catered By: RE & Sandy’s Catering Show By: Murder to Go Productions | This company is responsible for the acts at the Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers, Kentucky. Cost: $55.00 per person Wine Club Members: $50.00 per person for Wine Club Members – Please Call Winery for Tickets Reservations Required – Tickets Available Soon more info... |
| 12/8/2023 | 
presents Sons of The Silent Age The Sound and Vision of David Bowie December 8 7pm Tickets: $35 – $65 ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ แดกษชแดส ๊ฑแดแดแดแดสแด ๊ฐสแดแด ๐๐๐๐๐๐ Chris moved from his native Scotland in the 80’s to pursue a career in gratuitous volume and outrage with techno-rednecks The Revolting Cocks and Ministry. Matt has brought his formidable drumming skills to renowned bands over the years including Filter, The Smashing Pumpkins, Garbage & Morrissey. Matt and Chris were collaborating on a song when the seed was sown to start a band dedicated to the music of David Bowie. A stellar band was culled from Chicago’s elite musicians, all veterans in their own right with excellent musical pedigrees. more info... |
| 12/8/2023 |  Step back in time with us as the King and his royal court invite you to join us for an evening of jollity, wonderful music, and a delightful dinner. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets will NOT be available at the door. $20 more info... |
| 12/9/2023 |  more info... |
| 12/9/2023 | Step back in time with us as the King and his royal court invite you to join us for an evening of jollity, wonderful music, and a delightful dinner. Doors open at 6:30. Tickets will NOT be available at the door. $20 more info... |
| 12/10/2023 |  House 2 Home Realty Presents 2023 Christmas Home Tours Come join us on a jolly journey through Marion's historic homes! Immerse yourself in the festive allure of Christmas decor while unraveling the captivating details that weave the vibrant history of each home. This in-person event will take place on the Historic South Market St, located in the heart of Marion, IL, USA. Get ready, grab your loved ones, and join us for this community building fundraiser benefiting We Care, We Share Foundation. This event is such a fun way to give back to the community this holiday season. Refreshments will be served at EThOs at the Citadel from 1pm - 2 pm! Maps and shoe covers will be passed out as well. The Marion Landmarks Series by Shawn Vincelette will be showcased in the conference room. This will be the perfect conversation starter. Home Tours from 2pm - 5pm! December 10th, 1 pm to 5 pm EThOs at the Citadel 504 Tower Square Plaza, floor two, Marion, IL 62959 more info... |
| 12/12/2023 |  The Marion Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to our Monthly Membership Luncheon on December 12, 2023 at The Pavilion. Program starts at noon. (Food service begins as 11:30 AM.) Cost - $15 for Chamber Members, $20 for guests/non-members
Luncheon Menu - TBA, but it will be delicious.
Event Agenda
Mayor Michael Absher will present the 2023 'State of the City' presentation on city developments and plans for 2024. Member PromotionDo you have an upcoming event or program you would like to promote? Please send your flyer to programs@marionillinois.com! Luck of the Draw Raffle: $TBA  Thank you to Farmers State Bank for sponsoring this round of Luck of the Draw.  Luncheon SponsorCampbell Insurance Group strives to be your local online insurance agency. We provide the convenience of electronic quoting, annual reviews, payments, and service with a local storefront for those times you need to speak to someone in person. We strive to be accessible, convenient, and competitive. Housekeeping & New Items for this month! After October 1st, event tickets will need to be paid for when they are reserved. If you need to make other arrangements or need an invoice to request a check, please contact the office. Any open balances will need to be paid by the day of the event or guests will not be able to attend. RSVP deadline is the Friday before the luncheon at noon, afterward limited seating will be available. Check out the registration portal to see how many seats are available or join a waiting list. Attendees will receive a reminder prior to the event. These new policies were put in place at the July 2023 Budget Committee Meeting due to concern about unpaid event registrations. more info... |
| 12/13/2023 |  Centerstone will host an Open House and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Centerstone Recovery Transitional Housing (CRTH) facility in Marion on Wednesday, December 13 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cake and refreshments will be served. The CRTH is located behind Centerstone’s main Marion office at 1307 West Main. more info... |
| 12/14/2023 |  The goals of the Business Advocacy Task Force are to focus on getting elected and community leaders together to work on concerns facing the business community, economic vitality, and quality of life - including workforce, professional development, and business resources. The task force is a non-partisan organization and shall neither endorse candidates for public office/political parties. The Committee meets monthly, usually on the second Thursday of each month at 8 am. Please Contact the Chamber office to join this group! more info... |
| 12/31/2023 -1/1/2024 | Join Kokopelli Golf Club on Sunday, December 31 from 9 pm-12:30 am for a New Years Eve Prom Redo! more info... |
Events available for Registration... Chamber / SBDC Business Resource Meet Up 4/25/2024 register for this event... 12th annual Marion Chamber Foundation Bass Tournament 4/28/2024 register for this event... Grad Spree 2024 Sponsorship Support 5/16/2024 register for this event... 2Q 2024 Sexual Harassment Training 5/23/2024 register for this event... 2024 Southern Illinois Made Expo 7/20/2024 - 7/21/2024 register for this event... |
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