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June 14, 2026

Juneteenth, bluegrass & summer reading along the Mississinewa

Hey neighbors! Plenty going on around the Mississinewa this week — grab a lemonade and catch up. From Juneteenth downtown to bluegrass at Matter Park and the library's summer reading kickoff, there's something for everyone. Take a peek below and we'll see you around the square.

Featured

  • Juneteenth celebration

    By Community Coalition

    Fri, Jun 19 · 5:00 PM

    Downtown Marion

    Marion's Juneteenth celebration returns Friday evening with music, food vendors, and family activities downtown. The program starts at 5pm and runs into the evening. This year's celebration features a gospel choir performance, a local history exhibit, kids' games, and a lineup of food vendors. Local organizations will have informational booths throughout the grounds. The event is free and open to everyone. Organizers are still looking for volunteers for setup and cleanup shifts — sign up at the event page.

Events

  • Saturday Farmers Market

    By Marion Farmers Market

    Sat, Jun 13 · 8:00 AM

    Courthouse Square

    The market is back on the square this Saturday, 8am to noon. This week's vendor list includes early tomatoes from the greenhouse growers, strawberries, fresh bread, and cut flowers. Look for the master gardeners' booth — they'll answer plant questions and hand out free seed packets while they last.

  • Summer reading kickoff at the library

    By Marion Public Library

    Tue, Jun 16 · 4:00 PM

    Marion Public Library

    The library's summer reading program kicks off Tuesday at 4pm with a party on the front lawn — sign-ups, snow cones, and the first stamp in this year's reading passport. Kids who finish eight books by August 1 earn a free book of their choice and a Splash House day pass. There are separate tracks for teens and adults this year, with weekly prize drawings. Can't make the kickoff? Sign-ups stay open all month at the front desk or online.

    https://www.marion.lib.in.us

  • Concert in the Park: Whistle Pigs

    By Marion Parks Dept

    Fri, Jun 19 · 7:00 PM

    Matter Park Bandshell

    The Whistle Pigs bring their bluegrass set to the Matter Park bandshell this Friday at 7pm, kicking off the summer concert series. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket — the hillside fills up fast. The series runs every other Friday through August, with food trucks on site starting at 6pm. This week: wood-fired pizza and hand-dipped ice cream. Concerts are free thanks to this year's sponsors. If it rains, the show moves to the pavilion and goes on as scheduled.

Community news

Classifieds

  • For sale: John Deere riding mower

    By Dale T.

    Gas City

    John Deere D130 riding mower, 22 HP, 42" deck. Runs great, new battery last spring, blades sharpened. Just too much mower for my yard now. $850 or best offer. Cash, local pickup in Gas City. Text for photos.

  • Free firewood — you haul

    By The Reynolds Family

    Marion

    Took down two silver maples this spring. Plenty of split and unsplit rounds, free to whoever hauls it off. First come, first served — it's stacked by the alley off S Washington. Bring a truck and gloves.

  • Babysitter available this summer

    By Hannah M.

    Fairmount

    Responsible 17-year-old, Madison-Grant junior, available for daytime babysitting through August. CPR certified, references from three families, my own transportation. $12/hour, Fairmount and surrounding area. Evenings and weekends too.

  • Fresh brown eggs — $4/dozen

    By Marlene K.

    Upland

    Backyard flock, free-range brown eggs, $4 a dozen. Usually have a few dozen extra each week. Out on County Road 600 E near Upland — text ahead and I'll set them on the porch cooler. Bring your own carton if you can.

  • Looking for: used kayak

    By Pat S.

    Marion

    Hoping to find a used sit-on-top kayak (single) in decent shape before the Mississinewa warms up all the way. Will pick up anywhere in the county. Reasonable offers — just want to get the kids on the water this summer.

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