AROUND TOWN (OCT 30, 2024)
trunk or treat
Trunk or Treat will be held at FBC Marlin on Oct. 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Trunk or Treat, games and frito pie. The church is located at 309 Coleman Street.
LOTT CHURCH
GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY
Lott Sacred Heart Catholic Church (213 North 6th Street) is giving back to the community on Saturday, Nov. 2. There will be 8 booths (approx. 20 ft. x 25 ft.) available under the pavilion for people to use for garage sales --- FREE. It will be on a first come basis. Electricity is not available. No selling of food or drinks will be allowed. Restrooms are available. The Altar Society will be having a sale in the Parish Hall that will start at 7:30 a.m. If there are any questions, call Pam Conners at (254) 584-2011 or Susan Michalewicz at (254) 584-5651.
GRIEFSHARE
SEMINAR
A Surviving the Holidays seminar will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to noon at the First Baptist Church in Marlin. This helpful, encouraging seminar is for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. It features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and others who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide booklet with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily help through the holiday season. Light refreshments will be served. There is no cost. Register or just show up. For more information contact Janet Evans (254) 422-3536 or Ramona Watson (254) 715-2722, or go to GriefShare.org.
COAT AND CLOTHES DRIVE
Faith, Hope and Charity’s Annual Coat and Clothes Giveaway is set for Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Old Faith, Hope and Charity, 514 Quaaid Street, Marlin. You can donate your slightly used, in good condition, clean coats and clothes until Saturday, Oct. 26, to Faith, Hope and Charity at 514 Quaid Street. Call (254) 252-0218 or (254) 644-0296 for information.
FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER FOR THE ELDERLY
The 32nd annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Elderly and Shut-in (age 65 and older) will be held on Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Meals will be prepared at Faith, Hope and Charity, 405 East First Street in Marlin. Deadline to reserve a dinner is Nov. 2. Contact Shirley Piper at (254) 644-0296 or (254) 252-0218 with name, address, and phone number to get your Thanksgiving dinner. Volunteers are needed for delivery.
HOLY SMOKE BBQ
First Methodist Church Marlin’s Holy Smoke BBQ will be held on Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Drive-thru from Chambers Street at 411 Coleman in Marlin. Cost is $15 per plate for BBQ chicken half and sausage with the fixings. Homemade pies available in the pie tent.
A CENTURY OF GRACE
Grace Lutheran Church of Marlin (432 Houghton Avenue) will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024. We would like to invite you to come celebrate with us on this special day. The celebration will begin with our morning worship at 11 a.m. followed by a meal and our Centennial program at 2 p.m. The Rev. Mike Neumann, President of the Texas District will be delivering our Special Anniversary Sermon. If you plan to attend please RSVP by November 9 th online to krtrutz.glc@gmail.com or by phone to (254) 883-0190 with name and number coming.
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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