Staff writer
There were several event announcements Friday at the Marion Chamber of Commerce Meeting.
Jeanice Thomas told members about the textile and trunk show taking place Nov. 5 and 6 at Marion Community Center. She also told members about Marci Penner, author of “Eight Wonders of Kansas,” speaking Nov. 19 at Marion City Library.
State Farm Insurance is sponsoring a sock and blanket drive through November.
The hospital will have its open house sometime in November or December.
Hannaford Abstract and Title will celebrate its 140th anniversary 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Elgin Hotel.
Roger Hannaford III asked chamber members to donate toward the annual farmers’ appreciation banquet, which is yet to be scheduled.
Marion Police Chief Josh Whitwell told chamber members about the Night of Rhino, a Halloween event starting at 5 p.m Monday.