? Marietta Empty Bowls Fundraiser + Real Estate Roundup

On Mar 30, 2022

Hey, Marietta! Here’s everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Here’s everything happening in town today.

First, today’s weather:

Warmer with clouds and sun. High: 77 Low: 61.

Here are the top three stories in Marietta today:

The Marietta Empty Bowls event is holding a special fundraiser this year as donators are still feeling the residual effects of the pandemic. Usually, the event provides soups donated by local restaurants and distributes handmade bowls provided by artisans and students from the area. However, the past two years have kept the event from being held in person. The Marietta Community Foundation is collecting donations to reach its 2022 goal of $6,500 which will then be distributed to local food pantries to fight food insecurity in the area. (Parkersburg News)
Looking for your dream home or just interested in listings in the area? Let Patch and Redfin.com be your go-to source for all the latest listings in the Marietta area. A 2 bed/1 bath is listed at less than $100,000 while a 4 bed/2.5 bath on Third Street is listed at $359,000. (Marietta Patch)
Smith & Company Vintage Market will soon open to the public. The market will be located at 1301 Colegate Dr. in Marietta (formerly Weiser & Cawley) and will hold its grand opening on Apr. 1. Smith & Company boasts it holds a “charming blend of old and new”. See if your next vintage find will be revealed at the link! (Facebook)

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Today in Marietta:

JR. Sewing Lessons — BB2C (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

This Friday evening, downtown Marietta will become a walkable art gallery with the First Friday theme of the Downtown Peep Show. The event begins at 5 p.m. and participating businesses will be open late to display unique sculptures created from marshmallow Peep candy! (Facebook)
Marietta Noon Lions is honoring heroes through their newest project, Bridge of Heroes. They have partnered with our local Veterans organizations and businesses to make this possible. Check out the Eventbrite page to sponsor a flag in honor of your local Veterans’ organizations. (Facebook)
The Marietta Board of Education met Monday to discuss funding, facility plans, and live streaming the monthly school board meetings. Check out the details in the post. (Facebook)
Check out the Washington County Public Library’s Bookmobile schedule for today, Mar. 30 at the link! (Facebook)

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Now you’re in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I’ll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.