Appetite for Marion happening on October 1st

September 19, 2011 – The Marion Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a new event happening on Saturday, October 1, 2011 called Appetite for Marion. This new event will be centered in Uptown Marion's City Square Park from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. and will feature live music by The Janey's Band (blues), food offerings by Marion restaurants and caterers and a beverage tent. 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.

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 festivities on October 1. Spanda Inc. is presenting Band on the Run 5K Run/Walk which will feature a fun route through Marion starting and ending on 6th Avenue just south of City Square Park. Band on the Run 5K Run/Walk will begin at 4:00 p.m. on October 1 and race day registration and packet pick-up will be from 2:30 – 3:45 p.m.

Pre-registration packet pick-up is also available on September 30 from 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Cedar Rapids Vision in Motion, 3255 Williams Blvd. SW in Cedar Rapids. Proceeds from the Run/Walk will benefit Cedar Rapids Vision in Motion, a program of Spanda Inc. 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.