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March 18, 2026
6:00 P.M.
Marion Naz Church
233 W Church Street
Marion, OH 43302
Free to attend, but registration is required. All orders must be placed by Friday, February 13, 2026.
Join us for a heartfelt event dedicated to honoring your loved one. The Memory Bear Gathering offers you a unique opportunity to transform cherished clothing, blankets, or fabric belonging to your loved one into a comforting keepsake.
Before the event, our team of compassionate volunteer seamstresses will lovingly sew the bears from the material you provide. These bears will arrive at the event unstuffed, awaiting your personal touch to bring them to life.
This event is designed to provide a gentle, supportive space where memories can be honored, stories can be shared, and healing can occur. Whether you come alone or with family, you’ll be surrounded by others who understand the journey of loss and remembrance. Join us in creating a tangible symbol of love that you can hold close forever.
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Marion Naz
233 W Church St, Marion, OH 43302 (Church Street entrance)
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Delaware Christian Church
2280 West Williams Street, Delaware, OH 43015 (Office Entrance)
Materials to create your bear are needed one month before the event. Please indicate on your registration form whether you would like the remaining fabric returned with your bear.
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