YOU'RE INVITED: Supermoons and Seasons at the MHS planetarium

By Myla Townsend

Marion High School’s state-of-the-art planetarium will put on a special show that explores weather and climate, along with the local night sky in spring and summer.


The public is invited to MHS for “Supermoons and Seasons”. The show will last approximately one hour. Showings will be as follows:

• 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday, March 2
• 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Sunday, March  3

Admission is free, but seating is limited and on a first-come, first-seated basis. Come early for a spot on the day of the show. Doors will open about 30 minutes before each showing. Enter MHS through Door 22 at the front of the building. MHS is located at 750 W. 26th St.

The planetarium at MHS was renovated in fall 2012. It boasts state-of-the-art LED cove lighting; 5.1 surround sound system with JBL cinema series speakers that push 2400 watts of power; a Digitarium Kappa projector that broadcasts full dome shows; and seating for 54.

Marion Community Schools is pleased to be able to present this special show to the public and share our exceptional facilities with the community in this way.This is a great opportunity for a special experience with the family, right here in Marion!

Giant Bistro offers Valentine's Day treats - order today!

Your choices:

• Red velvet cupcakes, $1 each
• Chocolate covered strawberries, which come in sets of 5, $5 per set

>> Order deadline is Feb. 12. Call 667-6254 to place your order.

All items will be available for pickup at the Giant Bistro, 2201 S. Western Ave., on Feb. 14 between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.

YOU’RE INVITED: Family Night at Culver’s (3/11)

Marion Community Schools social workers invite you to a special night of family fun at Culver's in Marion!

Dine to donate! A portion of your purchase of Culver's food and ice cream will go to MCS social workers, to help assist students with various needs.

There will also be face painting!

This special event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2019, at Culver’s, 2307 S. Western Ave., Marion. We hope to see YOU there!