AROUND TOWN
CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING
The City of Marlin Charter Commission will host a public meeting on May 19, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at City Hall Chambers, 101 Fortune Street.
Residents are invited to share their views on potential changes to the existing City Charter, which serves as the foundation of local government. Public input will help shape the commission’s recommendations for amendments that may appear on the November 4, 2025 ballot.
Those unable to attend the meeting can email comments to citysecretary@ marlintx.net. More information is available at marlintx.net/city-charter/.
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER Come, Let Us Pray Together! Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 6 p.m. at Falls County Courthouse Southside. In Case Of Rain - City Hall Chamber Room. You Are Invited To Participate! Contact Deborah Raphael at deborahraphael7@gmail. com for more information.
ST. PAUL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION The St. Paul Community Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at noon on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the St. Paul Church parsonage, 212 FM 2307, Marlin, TX. Local members are asked to bring their favorite dish for a shared lunch. For more information, please call (254) 883-8243.
MOTHER’S DAY TEA The third annual Mother’s Day Tea will be held on May 3 from 3-6 p.m. Sponsored by Faith, Hope & Charity at 405 1st Street in Marlin. Food will be served for a $15 event donation. RSVP to Ms.
Piper by April 18 at (254) 644-0296.
25TH ANNUAL FAMILY DAY
The Country Worship Cowboy Church will host the 24th annual Family Day on Sunday, May 4 starting at 10 a.m. There will be a special message from world champion tiedown roper Stran Smith followed by a fish fry and BBQ lunch. Team roping. $160/team. Books open at 1 p.m. and roping at 2 p.m. 1658 FM 935 Lott.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter Registration empowered by Citizens Empowerment Project will be held every third Saturday at 3 p.m. at Pauline and Jane Chilton Library, 400 Oaks Street in Marlin.
NO MAN LEFT BEHIND
Greater Jude Tabernacle will host No Man Left Behind a Men’s Breakfast Summit on May 24 at 10 a.m. Enter free, $8 donation for breakfast. Topics: Toxic Masculinity, Denial Management, Anger Management, Addictive Thinking. For information and head count, call or email GreaterJude@outlook.com or (254) 3708657. Will be held at Lott Fire Department, 313 E.
Gassaway in Lott. Guest speaker is Elder Gregory Green, MC, SUDCC-IV certified substance abuse counselor.
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 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.
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)9810304 or rthompson@bgctx.org.