AROUND TOWN (OCT. 9, 2024)
Fish fry
Mooreville Methodist Church Annual Fish Fry will be on Oct. 19 from 4:30-7 p.m. Cost is $15 per plate of fried catfish, fries, hush puppies, beans, coleslaw, and cookie. Tickets available in person or online. The church is located at 206 FM 2643 in Chilton.
Falls County Farm Bureau
It’s time once again in Falls County to map the future of agriculture for the coming year. Falls County Farm Bureau (CFB) will host its county convention at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21. “Our county convention is an opportunity for members to connect, address the challenges facing agriculture and set the course for our county Farm Bureau for the upcoming year,” Renae Willberg, CFB president, said. Falls CFB will consider policy resolutions to guide the Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) in 2024 and elect leaders to represent Falls County farmers, ranchers and business owners. Voting delegates will also be selected to represent Falls County at the TFB annual meeting in December in Round Rock. The meeting will be held at Sacred Heart Parish Hall at 213 North 6th St in Lott.
Halloween
festival
Golden Years Nursing & Rehab will host a Halloween Festival on Oct. 31 from 4-7 p.m. Join for food, games, face painting, and lots of fun. Golden Years is located at 318 Chambers Street in Marlin.
GERMAN MEAL
German Meal on Saturday, October 26, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 264 CR 143, Riesel. Pork Schnitzel, Sausage, Potatoes, Kraut, Green Beans, Homemade Bread, Drink & Dessert for $15. Proceeds to to Trinity Lutheran Church. Trinity Lutheran Women’s Missionary League will also have themed donation baskets to support Texas Missions. Tickets 1/$5 or 5/$20.
National Night out and trunk or treat
Marlin Police Department will host Naitonal Night Out/Trunk or Treat on Oct. 26 from 6-9 p.m. at the Marlin Youth Fair Building and City Park.
harvest festival
Greater Jude Tabernacle will host a Harvest Festival on Oct. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pony rides, games, prizes, spaghetti plates, sausage wraps and more. For information or to be a vendor call (254) 716-8955. The church is located at Bldg 135 CR 4002 in Chilton. Email greaterjude@outlook.com for information.
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.
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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