AROUND TOWN (March 5, 2025)

WESTPHALIA KC FISH FRY

Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #13902 will sponsor a drive-thru Shrimp & Fish Fry every Friday evening beginning March 7 through April 11. Plates will be “to go only” starting at 3:30-7:15 p.m. (or until sold out).  Plates will consist of fried shrimp, fried fish, beans,  slaw and french fries.  Cost will be $15 per plate.  Plates can be picked up in a drive-thru lane behind the Westphalia Parish Hall, 3000 State Highway 320, Westphalia. Proceeds support the KC’s charity goals for the year.

MEALS ON WHEELS GOLINDA

The City of Golinda is excited as the Meals on Wheels Waco will service its area. Everyone is invited to the Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Drive, every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Golinda City Hall, starting Jan. 28, 2025. All seniors are welcomed to join in for fun, fellowship and food. For more information or to reserve lunch, call Lisa at (254) 881-7333 or (512) 585-5741 or Jo at (254) 881-1698.  

WE SHOP LOCAL

We Shop Local 2025 Ladies NIght Out nights are April 10, July 10 and Dec. 11. Every second Thursday of the month.

GRIEFSHARE 

SEMINAR

GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one, will be held on Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 1 to May 3, 2025, at the First Baptist Church, 309 Coleman Street, in Marlin. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts via video on grief recovery topics.  Participants can jump in at any session. A registration fee of $20 covers the cost of the workbook. Everyone is welcome! For more information or to register, go to https://www.griefshare.org/groups/247582 or call Janet Evans at (254) 422-3536.

FOOD GIVEAWAY

Gospel Lighthouse Church lglesia El Faro Food Giveaway every second and fourth Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.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 Wednesday 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 9:30-11 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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