The Sesquicentennial Committee will host a community meeting at 7 p.m. July 20 in the city building basement.

Representatives from organizations are encouraged to attend to hear about plans already in the works and to share ideas.

The 150th birthday of Marion will be in 2011. The yearlong celebration will culminate on Old Settlers’ Day 2011.

For more information, contact Marion Chamber of Commerce at (620) 382-3425.