Around Town

Thursday, Oct. 30

9 a.m. – Preservation Rosebud meeting at the museum, 117 N. 2nd St. Brief meeting followed by a workday to prepare for the 100 Garage Sales. Volunteers and new members welcome.

5:30 to 7 p.m. – Rosebud-Lott Elementary Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat in the RLES parking lot. Open to all RLES families. Donations of individually wrapped candy (nutfree) and small snacks are welcome; deliver to the school office.

7 to 10 p.m. – Rosebud-Lott FFA Haunted House at the Rosebud-Lott Ag Barn. $5 entry fee. Food available for purchase from the Rosebud- Lott BBQ Team. Cash or checks only.

Friday, Oct. 31

3 to 5 p.m. – Falls Community Candy Crawl at Falls Community Hospital and Clinic. Includes health screenings, treats for kids, and local vendor information. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Downtown Rosebud Halloween on Main Street. Candy handout begins at *** 5:30 p.m. Costume contest at 6:30 p.m. Registration ends at 6:15 p.m., lineup at 6:20 p.m. Family-themed costume section encourages matching family costumes.

Friday, October 31

Get ready for a spooky night of fun at Halloween on Main Street in Rosebud. Registration ends at 6:15 p.m., lineup begins at 6:20 p.m., and the costume contest starts at 6:30 p.m. This year will also feature the 4th Annual Family-Themed Section. Decorate your vehicles or cars with Halloween flair and help pass out candy to trickor- treaters. Bring the whole family for a frightfully good time!

Saturday, Nov. 1

1st Annual Rosebud Chamber of Commerce 100+ Garage Sale – Communitywide sale day. Local vendor fee $10, booth spaces $30, food vendors $40, food trailers $100. Texas Health Department Food Permit required for food vendors. For more information, call 254583-7979 or 936-828-1607 or email rosebudchamber@ gmail.com.

2 to 6 p.m. – New Life Tabernacle Fall Festival, 4977 St. Hwy. 7, Marlin. Enjoy a bounce house, horseshoes, sack race, volleyball, hayride, food, and fellowship.

ALL DAY - Community Garage Sale at Lott Sacred Heart Catholic Church (213 North 6th Street). 8 booths (approx. 20 ft. x 25 ft.) available under the pavilion for people to use for garage sales --- FREE on a first come basis. Electricity is not available. No selling of food or drinks will be allowed. Restrooms are available. If there are any questions, call Pam Conners at 254-5842011 or Susan Michalewicz at 254-584-5651.

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 254-644-0296.

Saturday, Nov. 1

7 a.m. – Sacred Heart Catholic Church Annual Garage Sale, 213 N. 6th St., Lott. To donate call 254584-5651, 254-541-7224, or 254-697-5123. Free spaces available for the public under the pavilion, first come basis.

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. 15All day – Texas High School BBQ Association Cookoff hosted by Chilton High School.

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 254-4220022, Tracy Dimerson at 254-722-9404, or Candace Grams at 254-275-9632.

ONGOING EVENTS

5 to 6:45 p.m. Sundays – 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.

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.