Around Town
Friday–Saturday, Nov. 7–8
6 p.m. – “Stay Golden” A Golden Girls Parody Dinner Theatre at the Palace Theatre, 133 Heritage Row. Tickets include dinner, drinks, dessert, and the show.
Saturday, Nov. 8
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 27th Annual Winter Coat Giveaway, Faith, Hope and Charity, Inc., 514 Quaid St., Marlin. Clean, gently used coats may be donated through Saturday, Nov. 1. Contact Shirley Piper at 254-6440296.
Sunday, Nov. 9
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. HOLY SMOKE BBQ Plates at The First Methodist Church, 411 Coleman St. (Please enter the Drive-Thru from Chambers St.) $15 plates will feature BBQ chicken halves & sausage with fixings. Homemade pies are available. For more information, call 254883-0323.
Friday–Saturday, Nov. 14– 15
6 p.m. – “Stay Golden” A Golden Girls Parody Dinner Theatre at the Palace Theatre, 133 Heritage Row. Tickets include dinner, drinks, dessert, and the show.
Saturday, Nov. 15
All day – Texas High School BBQ Association Cookoff hosted by Chilton High School.
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 33rd Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Elderly & Shut-in. (Sponsored by Faith Hope and Charity: Concerned Citizens Organization for Youth, Salvation Army, Brookshire’s, 1st National Bank, Outback Steakhouse, H-E-B, RJ’s Fence, Walmart, St. Paul Community Church and Falls County Community Hospital and Clinic.) Contact Shirley Piper 254-6440296 or 254-252-0218 with name, address and phone number to get your Thanksgiving Dinner. *Volunteers needed for delivery of 32 boxes, contact Shirley Piper.
Sunday, Dec. 7
4 p.m. – Christmas Concert at First Methodist Church of Marlin, 411 Coleman St.
Saturday, Dec. 13
6:30 p.m. – Christmas Parade in Downtown Marlin, presented by the Marlin Chamber of Commerce. Lineup begins at 6 p.m. at Coleman & Oaks. Free pictures with Santa, vendors, and food for the family. Vendor spots: $40 food, $20 merchandise. Free parade entry form required. For more information call or text Kayci Nehring at 254422-0022, Tracy Dimerson at 254-722-9404, or Candace Grams at 254-2759632.
ONGOING EVENTS
5 to 6:45 p.m. every Sunday – AWANA Club at First Baptist Church, Marlin. Bible-centered program for K–5th grade. Register at www.fbcmarlin.com or at the door. Contact Pastor Chip Parmer at 325-2033592.
7 p.m. every first Wednesday - Masonic Lodge #745 (Rosebud) meeting 3 p.m. every third Saturday – Voter Registration at Pauline and Jane Chilton Library, 400 Oaks St., Marlin. Sponsored by Citizens Empowerment Project.
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays – MCC Kids College Friday, hands-on learning program for children. Info: mccandyou.com or 254299-8888.
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays – Meals on Wheels, Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Dr. Contact Lisa at 254-881-7333 or Jo at 254-881-1698.
Second Thursday monthly – We Shop Local Ladies Night Out. December 11 special event.
9:30 to 11 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays – Food Giveaway at Gospel Lighthouse Church Iglesia El Faro, 100 Eddins St., Marlin. Bring a box or bag. No ID required.
9:30 to 11 a.m. fourth Tuesday monthly – Food Truck Distribution at First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot.
Noon first Tuesday monthly – Falls County ARC Coalition meeting at The Chicken Place, Marlin. Contact 254-988-7146.
6 p.m. second Monday monthly – American Legion Post #31 meeting at New Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row, Marlin. Flag disposal boxes located at Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall, and the Marlin Democrat office.
9 a.m. to Noon Mondays and Thursdays – Dominoes at Marlin Senior Center.
9 a.m. to Noon Wednesdays – Bingo at Marlin Senior Center.
6 to 9 p.m. third Saturday monthly – Jamboree at Marlin Senior Center. Building rental $200/day with $100 deposit.
1 to 4 p.m. first and third Monday monthly – Sewing with a Dream, Faith Hope and Charity, 405 E. First St., Marlin. Ages 12–99, bring your own machine. Contact Shirley Piper at 254-6440296 or Adrienne Luster Rias at 254-422-0561.
10:30 a.m. Tuesdays – Children’s Story Time at Marlin Library.
6 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly – NAACP meeting at The Hitching Post, 5029 State Hwy. 7.After school – Boys & Girls Club at Marlin Elementary School. Tutoring, enrichment, and health skills. Cost $20 per child. Contact Richard Thompson at 254-981-0304 or rthompson@bgctx.org.
Noon second Tuesday monthly – Marlin Lions Club meeting at The Chicken Place.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. first and third Monday monthly – Veterans Assistance, Caritas of Waco, 365 Coleman St. Appointments: Jason McCarty 254-640-0906 or 254-8325971.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday– Wednesday – Faith, Hope and Charity afterschool tutorials for grades K–5. Enrichment Thursdays; sewing second Tuesday; monthly birthday celebrations. Volunteers welcome.
9 a.m. to Noon (dates vary) – Veterans Outreach Case Manager Tony Long available at Samaritan House in Marlin. Call 254-7534593 ext. 203 for more information.
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS: Submit items to The Marlin Democrat at publisher@ marlindemocrat. com. Deadline: Fridays by 5 p.m. for inclusion in the next week’s edition. Late submissions will not be accepted.