November 30

Giving Back to the Community


Volunteers are desperately needed for bell ringing in Marion - or if they would like to make a donation they can do that at the office or in a kettle.

For More Information, please contact: Cami Horn - Social Servcies Coordinator
The Salvation Army of Southern Illinois
618.993.5854



End of Year Giving


Charitable Giving by Corporations Is Also About Getting, a New Study Finds

Is giving back to local non-profits and foundations part of your family tradition? 


Creating a Charitable Giving Strategy with Lighthouse Shelter.

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Caritas Family Solutions will be participating in #GivingTuesday which has inspired giving around the world since 2012, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities.
 
We invite you to join the movement and support your local community by helping us reach our goal of $2,000! Every dollar donated will be doubled with a matching gift, so we hope to reach $4,000 in gifts next Tuesday!
 
100% of gifts received on November 27, 2018 will go to our Secret Santa Year Round campaign to provide what is needed most for our newest program, Fontebella Maternity Home.

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Welcome Shoppers

During the holiday season, we will be spotlighting local businesses and organizations hosting holiday events.  To be part of this program, email your flyer to the chamber office.

Shop Southern Illinois Giveaway


Take part in this year's Shop Southern Illinois giveaway program.  Simply go to https://www.facebook.com/shopsouthernillinois/ and like,comment, and share the giveaway post to enter.  All entries will be put into a drawing for Grand Prizes at the end of the year!

Help win $500 for Marion at the Mayor's Cup Game!


Show support to SIU Basketball and your local chamber of commerce!  We are competing with other regional chambers on a special promotion surrounding the Mayor's Cup game on January 2nd.  Use the code "Marion" at check out, and it will put us in the running.  The chamber with the most tickets sold will get recognition at the game and $500 for our local community!!  Tickets are available at www.siusalukis.com/tickets.  

Local Chambers of Commerce band together for Shop Southern Illinois

Illinois Chamber Book Sale
The more you buy, the more you save.
 
Are you prepared for the new year?
Do you have all the resources for your team?
All of the Illinois Chamber's are available for a discount.
Buy 1 book, Save 10% - Buy 2 books, Save 15% - Buy 3+ books, Save 20%*

View Available Books
To obtain these great deals, please contact Rachael by email or by phone.
 P: 217-522-5512 ext 227       E: rkrekel@ilchamber.org
 

Member Events

Santa on the Square
12/01/2018
Santa's House - South side of the Clocktower
Tower Square Plaza
Marion , IL 62959
Come one, come all!  Children of all ages are invited to greet Santa at the Marion Square on Saturday December 1st, 8th, and the 15th!  Meet his friendly local helpers!  Send your letters to Santa at a special mailbox that directly goes to the North Pole!

2018 Holiday Homes Tour
12/02/2018
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion , Il 62959
2018 Holiday Homes Tour is a great activity to kick off the holiday season. The holiday tour includes 4 Southern Illinois homes, which will be decorated to wow. Some homes featured this year on the tour give you a first hand look at houses that spark your curiosity. Each ticket holder can stop by the Marion Cultural & Civic Center any time between 1 pm & 5 pm to enjoy light refreshments. 

Santa Pawz at Doggie Stylez
12/06/2018
Doggie Styles - Grooming, Boarding, Daycare, Training
1012 West Main St.
Marion , IL 62959
Turkey time is in the past y'all, it's CHRISTMAS TIME. To celebrate the holidays we are once again doing Christmas pictures! Want a beautiful holiday keepsake with your best furry friend? Join us next Thursday, December 6th at 6 o'clock, and in exchange for a monetary donation to Wright Way Rescue, you'll get just that! Bring your pooch, pals, and the whole family to celebrate the best time of the year with us!

Cookie's, Ice Cream And Milk With Santa
12/08/2018
Jack & Josie's Toys & Candy Store
1105 N Carbon Street
Marion, IL 62959
Come visit Santa Claus at Jack and Josie's and have your pictures taken then have a cookie from Larry's House of Cakes or Ice Cream from Jack and Josie's and a glass of milk.

Santa on the Square
12/08/2018
Santa's House - South side of the Clocktower
Tower Square Plaza
Marion , IL 62959
Come one, come all!  Children of all ages are invited to greet Santa at the Marion Square on Saturday December 1st, 8th, and the 15th!  Meet his friendly local helpers!  Send your letters to Santa at a special mailbox that directly goes to the North Pole!

Lorrie Morgan's Enchanted Christmas
12/09/2018
Marion Cultural and Civic Center
800 Tower Square Plaza
Marion , Il 62959
Enjoy country legend Lorrie Morgan as she performs her Enchanted Christmas show in the fabulous Marion Cultural and Civic Center. 

A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude’s. 

Santa on the Square
12/15/2018
Santa's House - South side of the Clocktower
Tower Square Plaza
Marion , IL 62959
Come one, come all!  Children of all ages are invited to greet Santa at the Marion Square on Saturday December 1st, 8th, and the 15th!  Meet his friendly local helpers!  Send your letters to Santa at a special mailbox that directly goes to the North Pole!

Share Your News With Us!

Submit your event through the link above and it will be reviewed by our staff and posted online!

Send your event flyer and event description to assistant@marionillinois.com.  We can put it on the event calendar to share with membership in our weekly e-news.

Also, invite our new Executive Director, Karen Mullins, to your events on Facebook.  Reach out to her through her Facebook Profile.
Shop Southern Illinois - Marion - November 30