Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge will reopen many of its facilities for Memorial Day weekend. Most of the facilities were closed due to damage caused by the May 8 storms.

The Marion Marlins Swim Team will conduct registration on Thursday, May 14, 6-8 p.m. at the Marion Boy Scout Cabin.

Events in and around Marion this weekend. Submit an event for our calendar by emailing editor@mariondaily.com

Calendar of events in and around Marion

Angie Wyatt will be conducting a book-signing and interactive story time on Saturday at Melise’s Boutique, 928 W. Main St. in Marion. From 1-3 p.m., children and their parents may come and hear Wyatt read “Timmy the Tractor: His Hay Day,” meet the author and receive a free “Timmy” sticker.

"Willy Wonka" is just one of many reasons to get out this weekend. Follow this link to a schedule of other weekend events.

Updated March 22, 2009

A Giant among former Saluki athletes is returning to Carbondale. The Southern Illinois chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes will host its 14th annual Home Team Drive Banquet on Monday, April 20. Featured in the program will be area coaches and student-athletes as well as former Southern Illinois University and present New York Giants running back Brandon Jacobs.

Updated Thursday, March 12, 2009

The Marion High School Pom Pon squad will host a fundraising dinner Friday, followed by regional competition Saturday.

Updated Jan. 6, 2009

Marion Community Calendar of Events

The Boyton Street Community Center will have its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Day Luncheon on Monday Jan. 19 at 11  a.m. at the community center.

The Illinois state champion Marion High School Pom Pon Squad will serve a fund-raising breakfast this Saturday.