AROUND TOWN (April 12, 2023)
Pastor reception
Stephen James was called by unanimous vote to serve as the pastor of First Baptist Church - Lott on April 14, 2013. This Saturday, April 15, the church will honor Pastor Stephen, his wife Hilarie, and sons Rett and Henry at a Come and Go Reception from 1-3 p.m. in the church’s Annex at 5th and Gassaway, Lott. The entire community is invited to come and offer their appreciation to the James Family, who have given unselfishly of themselves in ministering to both their church family and to their community with love and compassion for the last 10 years.
Tri-county miss juneteenth
Tri-County Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant will hold its informational meeting on Saturday, April 15. This is last chance for contestants to apply. Ages are 5-18. Open to young ladies from Bell, Falls, Milam, Williamson and Coryell counties. If interested email rat0001962@yahoo.com or call (254) 534-2225.
fREE TRASH DAY
Falls County Free Trash Day will be held at two locations - Marlin and Lott - on Saturday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to noon or until dumpsters are full. Two Locations: Falls County Jail Site, 2847 Hwy. 6, Marlin; Waste Collection Station, 330 S. Hwy. 77, Lott. Batteries, Appliances and Brush (no larger than 3” in diameter) Will Be Accepted. NO TIRES - No Chemicals - No Hazardous Waste - No Roofing Materials.
Family fun day
Country Worship Cowboy Church will host a Team Roping event on May 7 for the 22nd Annual Family Fun Day. Join at 10 a.m. for church with special music and message from recording artist Rex Robards followed by a fish fry lunch. Team Roping 4 for $80. Books open at 1 p.m. rope at 2 p.m. Bring your law chairs. Please no alchohol. Call Robert Finto at 254-493-0699 for information.
Car Show
The 20th annual Lions Club Car Show on the Square is set for June 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prizes, 50/50 drawing and more. Pre-registration is $20. Day of registration is $25. Contact Jay Elliott by email at jay.t.elliott@gmail.com to register.
Chamber raffle
Marlin Chamber 2023 Raffle tickets are on sale. First prize is a 40” Full HD Television, Second Prize is a Home Theater Projcetor and Screen, Third Prize is a $50 Visa Gift Card. Drawing is on April 10. Tickets are $5 each or three for $12. Conact any Chamber officer for tickets.
food giveaway
Every first Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church parking lot in Marlin.
American Legion
Falls County American Legion Post 31 meets the second Monday of the month at 1 Mesquite Tree Lane at 6 p.m. Their phone number is (254) 883-5056.
Marlin senior
center
Marlin Senior Center hosts dominoes from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursday; Bingo from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. The Jamboree is held every third Saturday from 6-9 p.m. There is no admission fee. The building is also available for rent. The fee is $200 a day and a $100 deposit.
Story Time
Children’s Story Time returns to the Marlin Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
NAACP
NAACP will meet every fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Falconer Stamp Center on Durr Street.
After School
Program
The Boys & Girls Club of Falls County has an after school program that offers things such as homework help, health and life skills, and individual tutoring. It is $20 per child. The program takes place at Marlin Elementary School. For more information please call Sandra Jackson-Armstrong, Unit Director, at (254) 523-8735 or emailsjackson@bgctx.org. www.bgctx.org/FallsCounty1
Lions Club
meeting
Lions Club of Marlin will meet every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. at the Chicken Place.
Veterans
Assistance
Caritas of Waco Inc. will be in Marlin every first and third Monday of the month as part of their Veterans Case Management Program: Assistance For Veterans / Outreach. This will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 365 Coleman St, Marlin. For more information, call (254) 832-5971. To make an appointment please call Jason McCarty at (254) 640-0906. Dates subject to change due to holidays etc.
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