Around Town
Wed., Feb. 4
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. – Rosebud-Lott ISD National Honor Society will be holding their spring Blood Drive. Community members are encouraged to donate. The blood mobile will be at the MS/HS campus. Contact Mr. Allen (Mallen@ rlisd.org) for more information.
Sat. Feb. 7
(Doors open at 5:30 p.m.) Marlin Men’s Civic Association Annual 10k Giveaway Dinner & Dance at the Falls County Youth Fair Building. $150 for you and a guest; $50 for insurancean evening of eats, drinks, and lots of fun! Silent Auction also planned.
Wed. Feb. 11
(1:30 p.m.) Veterans Coffee and More! Meet and visit with veterans in the Marlin Community at 1111 Park St., Marlin. Veterans and their families are welcome. For more information, contact Joe Rob at 254-723-7810 or Sheila at 254-221-2652.
Sat. March 31
(All day) Massive library book sale at Pauline and Jane Chilton Memorial Marlin Public Library! Outdoor yard sale with proceeds going back to the library. Come spend, trade, haggle, and support your favorite hangout.
Sat. May 23
(time TBD) HWY 77 Cafe presents its 4th Annual Car Show at 1101 US-77, Rosebud, TX! $10 per participant. Sponsors, judges, and categories to be announced soon. For more information and to register your vehicle, call 254-583 4444
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 325-203-3592. 7 p.m. every first Wednesday - Lodge 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 254 299-8888.
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 254-832-5971.
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 254753-4593 ext. 203 for more information.
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