AROUND TOWN (Sept. 11, 2024)
RETIRED TEACHERS
The Falls County Chapter Retired Teachers Association will meet 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 12, at The Chicken Place. Membership drive incentives will be discussed.There is a misconception about membership. It’s not limited to teachers only. Anyone who receives a monthly annuity (check) from Teacher Retirement System (TRS) is eligible to join. Non-TRS members are welcomed to join as associate members. For more information, call (979) 739-0219.
LOTT CHILI COOK-OFF
Lott Chili Cook-off is set for Sept. 14 in the 200 block of Gassaway Avenue in Lott. CASI Chili Cook-off for $25 per entry. Meat requirement - chili grind. Bean cook-off for $10 per entry Plenty of space for RV Parking. Charity is Carolina Masonic Lodge. For more information contact Doodie Johnson at (469) 571-9944 or bajohnson55@verizon.net.
COVID WALK
The Marlin TX Juneteenth Organization will sponsor its 3rd Annual 3K COVID Walk/Run Saturday, Sept. 21. The theme is “Solving Long-Haul Covid.” Participants are asked to meet and register at the Lucille Williams Pavilion at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $15 which includes a tee. The run/walk will proceed at 9 a.m. The route will travel from the Pavilion to the Courthouse. Refreshments will be available. For more information, contact Hermetta Paul at (254) 661-9340.
MARLIN TX JUNETEENTH
ORGANIZATION
The Marlin TX Juneteenth Organization will meet Thursday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Paul Funeral Home Chapel, 208 Charles Street-Marlin.
FAMILY PLAY DAY
Sponsored by the Faith, Hope & Charity, Concern Citizens for Youth, Inc., the Annual Family Play Day will be Saturday, Sept. 28, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The location is 405 First Street in Marlin. Activities will include a Bounce House, free hot dogs, drink, cookies and chips. Other games will be available. For more information, Shirley Piper at (254) 644-0296.
KOSSEE METHODIST BAZAAR
Mark your calendar for Oct. 4 and 5 to attend the 44th annual Kosse Methodist Church Bazaar. Things will kick off Friday, Oct. 4, with a white elephant sale and continue Saturday, Oct. 5, with lots of food, a raffle with great prizes, crafts, baked goods, country kitchen, more white elephant, silent auction, live auction and even better, loads of fun and fellowship. For raffle tickets contact Mary Brantner at (254) 883-8392.
REVIVAL
The Cedar Springs Methodist Church has been cancelled for Oct. 18-19.
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.
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 Sandra Jackson-Armstrong, Unit Director, at (254) 523-8735 or emailsjackson@bgctx.org. www.bgctx.org/FallsCounty1
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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