The 2nd Annual Appetite for Marion event is set for Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012 from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Uptown Marion’s City Square Park. This event features live music by The Janey’s Band (blues), food offerings by Marion restaurants and caterers and a beverage tent with beer and wine. There is no admission fee for Appetite for Marion, but it is a 21 and over event and no outside food or beverages will be allowed to be carried into the Park. A photo ID is required at the event entrance.

Appetite for Marion is presented by Marion Chamber Platinum Community Partners – Farmers State Bank, Fosters Heating and Air Conditioning, Philip’s Diamond Shop and Design Center and St. Luke’s Hospital and is a program of the Marion Chamber of Commerce.

A 5K Run/Walk will also be a part of the Appetite for Marion festivities. Spanda Inc. is presenting Band on the Run 5K Run/Walk which begins at 4 p.m. on October 6 and will feature a fun route starting and ending in Uptown Marion. The Run/Walk benefits Vision in Motion, a local program of Spanda, Inc. is an outpatient, occupational therapy clinic specializing in vision therapy and helps the under-insured in need of critical vision rehabilitation. For more information about Band on the Run 5K Run/Walk, please visit www.spandainc.com.

The mission of the Marion Chamber of Commerce is to provide leadership and advocacy to ensure a growing business environment and to enhance the quality of life in Marion. For information about Appetite for Marion, please visit www.marioncc.org or call 319-377-6316.