AROUND TOWN (April 26, 2023)
Victory call
To be born again, revived, renewed, or refreshed. Now is the appointed time. The Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church invites the public to its Revival, Friday, April 28, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 29, at 10 a.m. Apostle Reginald Carson and Prophetess Christie Carson, God’s House of Miracles of Plano, will be guest speakers. Zion Hill is located 385 South Hwy 6 Business, Marlin, Minister Deborah Raphael, Interim Pastor.
National Day of prayer
National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 4, at 5:30 p.m. at the Falls County Courthouse southside. In case of rain, the event will be at the Marlin City Hall Chamber Room. For additional information, contact Minister Deborah Raphael (deborahraphael7@gmail.com).
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.
Mother/Daughter Tea Party
Faith, Hope and Charity will host a Mother/Daughter Tea Party in Formal Wear on May 6 from 3-6 p.m. at 405 E. First Street in Marlin. Photos, art, jewelry and much more. Theme is Perseverance Unity Togetherness. RSVP to Shirley Piper at (254) 644-0296.
Gospel quartet
The Blackwood Gospel Quartet will be in concert at First Baptist Church, Rosebud on May 7 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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.
Lions Car Show
The 20th Annual Marlin Lions Club’s Car & Motorcycle Show will be held on Saturday, June 10, at the Courthouse Square in Marlin. Cost is $20 pre-registration ($25 day of) and online registration at jay.t.elliott@gmail.com. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Spectators are welcome at no charge to view the Cars & Motorcycles on the Square on June 10 with proceeds helping the Marlin Lions serve the local community.
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.
bible study
First Presbyterian Church in Lott invites everyone to join them for Bible study on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 a.m. at the church. Bonnie Wolfe from Gatesville will lead the study. The church is located at the corner of Gassaway Ave. and 8th St in Lott. For more info call (254) 493-0567.
food giveaway
Every second 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.
NAACP
NAACP will meet every fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Falconer Stamp Center on Durr Street.
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.
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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