AROUND TOWN (Dec. 4, 2024)
CHRISTMAS PARADE
The Marlin Christmas Parade will be on Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. LIne up at 6 p.m. between St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and the First Baptist Church on Oaks Street. Call Michael Magouirk at (254) 424-1177 for more information.
CHRISTMAS
MARKET
There will be a Christmas Market on the Downtown Square on Dec. 12 from 5-8:30 p.m. Vendors, booths, pictures with Santa and more. For more information or to reserve a booth contact Michael at (254) 424-1177, Kayci at (254) 422-0022, or Candace at (254) 275-9632.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE
A Christmas Eve service will be held at 6 p.m. at historic St. Paul Community Church, 212 FM 2307 (5 miles north of Marlin off Hwy. 6). Everyone is welcome to attend.
FOOD GIVEAWAY
Gospel Lighthouse Church lglesia El Faro Food Giveaway every second and fourth Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your own box and bag. Park and walk in at 100 Eddins Street. No ID required.
veterans
outreach
Veterans Outreach Case Manager Tony Long will be at the Samaritan House in Marlin every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 9 A.M. to Noon. Call 254-753-4593 ext, 203 for more information.
FOOD TRUCK
Austin Food Truck will be at the First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10-11 a.m.
FAlls county arc
The Falls County Access, Resources and Communication (ARC) Coalition meets every first Tuesday of each month at noon at The Chicken Place in Marlin. Call (254) 988-7146 for more information.
AMERICAN LEGION
American Legion Post #31 will be meeting in a new location at the Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row in Marlin on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. They would like to remind the public of three flag disposal locations in Marlin: Judge Jay T Elliott’s Office in the Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall and the Marlin Democrat News Office. Contact Guy Clemmons, Service Officer (254) 227-4911.
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 Hitching Post on 5029 State Hwy 7.
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 Richard Thompson, Unit Director, at (254)981-0304 or rthompson@bgctx.org.
MARLIN LIONS
Lions Club of Marlin will meet every second 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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