Marion County Kids Activity Book
July 8, 2020 12:46 pm Leave your thoughtsWho says learning can’t be fun. Download our Marion County coloring/activity book and test your knowledge. We’ve even provided answers... View Article
Tag Archive: Marion County
A Perfect Day in August
August 1, 2019 9:24 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s a new month and that means it’s time for another Perfect Day in Marion. If you haven’t been following... View Article
Night Shift
July 19, 2019 12:23 pm Leave your thoughtsNo matter how you slice it – and you can slice Marion in multiple ways, from Colasessano’s to OIP to... View Article
The Better Sleep Workshop
March 31, 2019 2:00 pm Leave your thoughtsSome lucky people have no problem getting eight solid hours of sleep, but many of us struggle with falling asleep... View Article
Historical Arts Workshop
March 23, 2019 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsLearn ho to support and maintain flintlock and percussion guns for hunting and shooting! Students will be making small horns,... View Article
Historical Arts Workshop
March 16, 2019 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsLearn to make and finish a usable powder horn for hunting and reenacting! Students will learn the basic layout, cutting,... View Article
Jewelry Pop-up
February 2, 2019 1:00 pm Leave your thoughtsGo check out an awesome pop-up shop in the same place as awesome beer: Short Story Brewing. This jewelry pop-up... View Article
Annual Chili Cook-Off
January 26, 2019 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsIf you have the chili all your friends and family are talking about, then Triple S-Harley is looking for you!... View Article
Charles Wesley Godwin
January 18, 2019 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsWith bluegrass and traditional country, Godwin sings stories that tell of the beauty of Appalachia.
January: A Month To Remember
January 18, 2019 9:49 am Leave your thoughtsJanuary is one of the most important times in Marion, historically speaking. Without this month throughout the years, Marion simply... View Article
New Year’s Intentions
January 1, 2019 4:00 pm Leave your thoughtsCreate an intimate intention for your New Year! Open your energy and heighten awareness with a gentle yoga practice suitable... View Article
Seasonal Thrive!
December 30, 2018 2:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThrive through winter with yoga, Ayurveda and essential oils. This is a time to rest, reflect, hold space, vision, hibernate,... View Article
Merry and Bright Vinyasa
December 24, 2018 9:00 am Leave your thoughtsSpend Christmas Eve morning becoming grounded and rooted so the rest of your holiday can be merry and bright. Join... View Article
Ashley Renae
December 21, 2018 8:00 pm Leave your thoughtsCome cozy up with a latte and listen to some live music from Ashley Renae.
Letters to Santa
December 15, 2018 12:00 pm Leave your thoughtsGuarantee that your children’s letters to Santa Clause makes it to the workshop. Stop by the taproom and let them... View Article
21 Band
December 14, 2018 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThis all-acoustic trio from northern West Virginia will help ward off the winter blues with a full set of originals... View Article
Craig, Dan, and Boulevard of the Allies
December 14, 2018 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsCraig, Dan, and Boulevard of the Allies are serving up an evening of original song at the Joe N Throw.... View Article
Kenny West
December 7, 2018 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsHow about some West Virginia craft beer and an acoustic show built out of your favorite classic rock hits? Yeah,... View Article
18 Strings
December 6, 2018 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsEnjoy good beer and great music from this Americana string trio from the heart of Appalachia.
Celebration of Lights
November 23, 2018 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsThe Celebration of Lights is a Marion tradition and an annual fundraiser for the United Way of Marion County. Local... View Article
8 Of The Coolest Hidden Gems Found In Marion
August 30, 2018 10:30 am Leave your thoughtsEven at the end of summer, travelers are traveling and visitors are visiting. This morning, I welcomed to the Visitor... View Article
Marion County’s Homiest Places
August 17, 2018 4:18 pm Leave your thoughtsIt’s tough being new in town, far away from home and everything you once knew. Transplants and college kids have... View Article
23 Ways to Make This Your Best School Year Ever!
August 10, 2018 2:31 pm Leave your thoughtsEvery beautiful West Virginia summer must come to an end eventually, and summer’s end is coming ‘round that mountain pretty... View Article
Where the Weird Things Are
July 30, 2018 2:36 pm Leave your thoughtsYou don’t usually see a blogger calling the very place she’s charged to promote ‘weird.’ However, as a Marion County... View Article
How to Hipster in Marion County
June 11, 2018 2:08 pm 2 CommentsBeing hipster has been the cool, new thing for a while now and the novelty has yet to wear off.... View Article
My Marion Bucket List: Spring
May 22, 2018 10:59 am Leave your thoughtsNow that spring has finally decided to show its face around here, I took the liberty of making my bucket... View Article
What every 8-year-old wants to do this summer
May 18, 2018 3:37 pm Leave your thoughtsSpring has finally sprung and the last few days of school are upon us! Kids and parents alike are planning... View Article
Up Close and Personal: History
May 9, 2018 11:24 am Leave your thoughtsIn this blog series, Up, Close and Personal, we’re going to answer some of – what I’m sure are- some... View Article
Up Close and Personal: The CVB
May 6, 2018 7:38 am Leave your thoughtsIn this blog series, Up Close and Personal, we’re going to answer some of, what I’m sure, are your most... View Article
To, Through and Beyond: Fairview
May 2, 2018 10:28 am 2 CommentsGet ready for an in-depth look into the towns, districts and areas that make up what we know and love:... View Article
West Virginia Wedding Season
March 21, 2018 12:04 pm Leave your thoughtsAs the sun ends the day a little later in the evenings, we all start to realize the beautiful season... View Article
10 Ways to Explore Rivesville, WV
March 15, 2018 7:37 am 9 CommentsWith summer comes adventures and new explorations, all of which are tantalizingly close. While we impatiently wait for it, let... View Article
Explore Marion County from A to Z
March 13, 2018 8:44 am Leave your thoughtsMarion County has plenty of interesting places, some might say we have a whole alphabet’s worth of interesting places. Let’s... View Article
Wild and Wonderful Health and Beauty
March 12, 2018 10:26 am Leave your thoughtsSome say beauty is only skin deep while others contend that it emanates from the inside out. Health experts would... View Article
Spring Events in Marion County!
March 6, 2018 9:37 am Leave your thoughtsSpring is starting to show! Head this way for early spring events, adventures, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and more! Early... View Article
How to Survive a Snow Day in Marion
January 17, 2018 11:50 am Leave your thoughtsIt’s that time of year! When boots are always necessary. When scarves, hats, gloves and extra socks are a must.... View Article
How to successfully break a New Year’s Resolution
January 15, 2018 10:34 am Leave your thoughtsNew Year’s Resolutions are difficult to keep, namely because once they’re broken, people consider them over and done. Impossible to... View Article
Happy Birthday Marion County
January 14, 2018 9:52 am Leave your thoughtsHappy Birthday, Marion County! January was a big deal for Marion County and ultimately, West Virginia. With the capital seat... View Article
It’s ALMOST the Most Wonderful Time of the Year in Marion County
November 1, 2017 10:22 am Leave your thoughtsFrom paint-your-own pottery activities to owl banding, Marion County has many ways to celebrate the brisk, refreshing month of November.... View Article
Awesome Autumn Adventures in Marion County
September 1, 2017 9:06 am Leave your thoughtsAutumn brings a new season and plenty of new entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Therefore, whether your passion... View Article
Fall in the Friendly City
August 22, 2017 3:23 pm Leave your thoughtsThe hallmark of autumn is the changing colors of the leaves. We may not be quite there yet, but soon... View Article
11 Social Media Worthy Photo Shoot Locations in Marion County
August 17, 2017 4:51 pm Leave your thoughtsThere are many factors that go into a great photograph. The type of camera (or smartphone used), the time of... View Article
Celebrate Summer At These 4 Popular Ice Cream Parlors
June 7, 2017 6:58 am Leave your thoughtsIf we talk summer without mentioning ice cream we wouldn’t be doing summer justice. Ice cream is a treat enjoyed... View Article
How Are You Celebrating The Rites of Summer?
May 30, 2017 7:45 am Leave your thoughtsJune ushers in the official start of summer, and with that the annual rite of loading up the car for the... View Article
8 April Activities To Help You Spring Into Action
March 29, 2017 7:10 am Leave your thoughtsAhh spring, when a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of ADVENTURE! Who has time for love when there is... View Article
Bite-By-Bite Tour Of Marion County
February 8, 2017 9:53 am Leave your thoughtsThere are many reasons people travel. Some travel to visit family and friends while others travel mostly for work. You’ll... View Article
Pride In Our Patriarch
January 24, 2017 8:33 am Leave your thoughtsHow much do you know about the “Father of West Virginia” besides this often used designation? Below are 45 facts... View Article
Hot Chocolate vs Hot Cocoa
December 8, 2016 3:11 pm Leave your thoughtsA mug of piping hot chocolate is one of winter’s greatest pleasures! Although many people use the term “hot cocoa”... View Article
Celebrate Marion County’s Most Unique Holiday Events
November 29, 2016 9:14 am Leave your thoughtsThe holiday season can get quite hectic to say the least. But here are some unique events you will want... View Article
Your Marion County Holiday Shopping Guide
November 28, 2016 5:18 pm Leave your thoughtsDiscover unusual and unexpected gifts in Marion County. We’ve got quirky shops, boutiques and distilleries to make gift... View Article