Around Town
Thursday, Sept. 25
4 to 6 p.m. – Heritage House Nursing and Rehab is hosting their monthly family and friends dinner. 407 College St, Rosebud, don’t forget to sign up for door prizes!
Saturday, Sept. 27
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Family Play Day - A community Día de Juego Familiar will be held at Family Hope & Charity, 405 E. First St., Marlin. The free event will feature food distribution, prize drawings, free hot dogs, drinks and chips, a bounce house, face painting, and games for children and families.n For more information, contact Myriam Virella at 254-389-5980.
*** Día de Juego Familiar Un Día de Juego Familiar comunitario se llevará a cabo el sábado 27 de septiembre, de 9 a.m. a 2 p.m., en Family Hope & Charity, 405 E. First St., Marlin. El evento es gratuito y contará con distribución de alimentos, sorteos de regalos, hot dogs, bebidas y papas fritas gratis, casa de brincos, pintura de la cara y juegos para niños y familias.. Para más información, comuníquese con Myriam Virella al 254-389-5980.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Culpepper & Merriweather Circus at Rosebud Unity Park sponsored by the Rosebud Chamber of Commerce with showtimes at 5 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Mooreville Methodist Church’s Annual Fish Fry from 4:30 to 7 p.m. $15 per plate, drive thru or dine in at 206 FM 2643, Chilton.
Sunday, Oct. 19
Marlin VFD brisket baked potato fundraiser. 11 a.m. until sold out – Drive through only, $10 per potato. Follow them on Facebook for more information.
Friday, Oct. 4 & Saturday, Oct. 5
Kosse 45th annual bazaar of the Kosse Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to bring their family and friends and come early to browse through the white elephant sale, do some early Christmas shopping at the craft store and silent auction and find something wonderful at the country store and bake sale. Don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets for the great many items on the raffle this year. Raffle tickets are available from any church member or on the day of the bazaar and you don’t have to be present to win. Stay for a delicious lunch of BBQ ribs and sausage with all the trimmings or maybe you would prefer a sandwich. No matter what you choose, it will all be fantastic. The live auction starts at 1 PM with many unusual and beautiful items up for auction, including a black angus heifer. It will be a great day so hope to see you there for a day of fun, food and most importantly fellowship.
Monday, October 20
11:00 a.m. – Travel With The Jennifers – Info Session. Join The Mexia News and The Groesbeck Journal for a special travel presentation in partnership with Collette Travel. “The Jennifers” will be sharing details about two upcoming 2026 guided tours: Spotlight on Tuscany (Sept. 9, 2026) and Shades of Ireland (Oct. 8, 2026). Learn about destinations, travel experiences, and how to reserve your spot. Session Times & Locations: 11:00 a.m. – The Groesbeck Journal, 115 N. Ellis St., Groesbeck. For more information or to book your tour, call Collette at 800-851-8942. Reference booking #1367248 for Tuscany or #1366892 for Ireland.
Thursday, October 23
Lights On Afterschool 2025 – Open House- Join Faith, Hope and Charity, Inc. for the 26th Annual Lights On Afterschool celebration. This nationwide event highlights the importance of afterschool programs for children, families, and communities.
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Enjoy an open house featuring student programs in science, robotics, Tae Kwon Do, and more
Saturday, Oct. 25
Marlin’s National Night Out. 6 to 9 p.m. – The Marlin Police Department presents Marlin’s National Night Out at the Fall’s County Youth Fair Pavilion, 319 Willis St. Food, games, giveaways, obstacle course, bounce houses, music, and trunk or treat.
Saturday, Nov. 1
41st Annual Rosebud Chamber of Commerce 100+ Garage Sale Community-wide sale day. Local vendor fee $10, Booth spaces $30, no hookups, Food vendors $40, no hook-ups, Food Trailers $100. Must supply Texas Health Department Food Permit. For further information, call the Chamber at 254-583-7979 or Tiffani Murray at 936-828-1607 or email rosebudchamber@ gmail.com.
Saturday, November 8
27th Annual Winter Coat Giveaway- Faith, Hope and Charity, Inc. will host its annual Winter Coat Giveaway to help families prepare for the colder months.
Location: 514 Quaid St, Marlin, TX 76661 (Old Faith, Hope and Charity Building) 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Clean, gently used coats may be donated through Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the same location. Contact: Shirley Piper at 254-644-0296
Saturday, Nov. 15
Texas High School BBQ Association Cookoff. Chilton High School will be hosting a TXHSBBQ event.
Saturday, December 13
6:30 PM – Christmas Parade in Downtown Marlin - Downtown Marlin will come alive with holiday cheer during the annual Christmas Parade, presented by the Marlin Chamber of Commerce. Festivities kick off with the parade line-up at 6 PM at Coleman & Oaks. Enjoy free pictures with Santa, plus vendors and food for the whole family. Vendor spots available: $40 for food vendors, $20 for merchandise vendors. Free parade entry form required. For more info, call or text: Kayci Nehring (254) 4220022, Tracy Dimerson (254) 722-9404, Candace Grams (254) 275-9632
ONGOING EVENTS
AWANA Club- Awana is a fun Bible-centered program for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade held every Sunday evening, 5:00 – 6:45 at the First Baptist Church in Marlin. To register your children, go to www.fbcmarlin.com or when you arrive at the door. Contact Pastor Chip Parmer at 325-203-3592 for more information.
Voter Registration: Every third Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Pauline and Jane Chilton Library, 400 Oaks Street, Marlin. Sponsored by the Citizens Empowerment Project.
MCC Kids College Friday: Fridays, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hands-on learning program for children with courses in art, science, culinary arts, and more. Registration and info: mccandyou. com or 254-299-8888.
Meals on Wheels – Golinda: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Drive. Contact Lisa at 254-8817333 or Jo at 254-881-1698. We Shop Local – Ladies Night Out: Held every second Thursday of the month. Special 2025 event: December 11.
Food Giveaway: Second and fourth Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Gospel Lighthouse Church Iglesia El Faro, 100 Eddins Street, Marlin. Bring a box or bag. No ID required.
Food Truck Distribution: Fourth Tuesday of each month, 9:30 – 11 a.m. First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot.
Falls County ARC Coalition: First Tuesday of each month at noon at The Chicken Place in Marlin. Contact: 254-988-7146.
American Legion Post #31: Meets second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. New Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row, Marlin. Flag disposal drop-offs: Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall, and the Marlin Democrat office.
Marlin Senior Center Activities: Dominoes: Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – Noon Bingo: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – Noon. Jamboree: Every third Saturday, 6 – 9 p.m.
Building rental: $200/day with $100 deposit.
Sewing with a Dream: First and third Monday of each month, 1 – 4 p.m. Faith Hope and Charity, 405 E. First St., Marlin. Free for ages 12 to 99. Bring your own sewing machine. Contact: Shirley Piper 254-644-0296 or Adrienne Luster Rias 254422-0561.
Children’s Story Time: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Marlin Library.
NAACP Meetings: Fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The Hitching Post, 5029 State Hwy 7.
After-School Program – Boys & Girls Club: Held at Marlin Elementary School. Offers tutoring, health skills, and enrichment activities. Cost: $20 per child. Contact: Richard Thompson at 254-981-0304 or rthompson@bgctx.org.
Marlin Lions Club: Meets second Tuesday of each month at noon at The Chicken Place.
Veterans Assistance – Caritas of Waco: First and third Monday of each month, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 365 Coleman St. To schedule an appointment, call Jason McCarty at 254-640-0906 or the office at 254-832-5971.
Faith, Hope and Charity, Inc. (FHC): After-school care program for K–5th– grade children in Marlin. Tutorials: Monday–Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Enrichment activities: Thursdays Sewing lessons: Second Tuesday monthly birthday celebrations also provided. Volunteers welcome.
Veterans Outreach: Veterans Outreach Case Manager Tony Long will be available at the Samaritan House in Marlin from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 254-7534593 ext. 203 for more information.
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