AROUND TOWN (April 20, 2022)
Electric Vehicle Q&A
Tired of high gas prices? Wish you could kick gas and dump the pump, but think electric vehicles are to expensive? Ask an EV owner on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lucille Williams Pavilion - rain or shine. Sponsored by Heart of Texas Electric Vehicle Association.
AGGie muster
The Falls County A&M Club invites you and your family to join us for the 2022 Falls County Aggie Muster.
This year, the Falls County Muster will be held in Marlin at The Chicken Place. Muster will be Thursday, April 21, with a 6 p.m. start as we howdy, shake hands, and visit. The catered meal will begin at 7 p.m. The cost for the meal will be $15 with an additional optional cost of $5 for Falls County A&M Club membership dues. The 2022 Muster Message will be delivered by the Honorable Charles (Doc) Anderson’81, Texas State Representative for District 56.
FALLS COUNTY FREE TRASH DAY
Falls County Free Trash Day will be on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to noon (or until dumpsters are full.) Two Locations: Falls County Jail Site, 2847 Hwy. 6, Marlin; Waste Collection Station, 330 S. Hwy. 77, Lott. Batteries, Appliances & Brush (no larger than 3” in diameter) Will Be Accepted. No Tires - No Chemicals - No Hazardous Waste - No Roofing Materials.
Kids Trail Ride
Olympics
Bea-Real 4.0 Kare Athletic and Academic Outreach Program in partnership with MISD Family and Community Engagement presents the first annual Central TX Kids Trail Ride Olympics on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Grades K-12. Dog Show hosted by David Thomas and Scoop on Sunday, April 24. For more information Texas Beasley at (903) 879-2421.
Food Bank
Distribution
Central Texas Food Bank will distribute food in Falls County on the following days: Friday, April 15, from 10-11 a.m. at 105 E. Gassaway Ave. in Lott, and Friday, April 22, from 10-11 a.m. at Marlin High School, 1400 Capps St. in Marlin.
Country Worship Cowboy Church Roping
21st Annual Family Day on Sunday, May 1, at 10 a.m. for church. Special guest speaker John Sirman. Special music by Ty Coleman. Fish for lunch. Team roping - four for $50. Books open at 1 p.m. Rope at 2 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and no alcohol. Call Tricia Wideman at (254) 883-7924 to participate or Robert Finto at (254) 493-0699.
St. Paul Cemetery
Association
The St. Paul Community Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary of St. Paul Church, 212 FM 2307, Marlin. For more information, please call (254) 883-8243.
Marlin Market on Main
Marlin Market on Main - Dates in downtown Marlin - May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williams Pavilion, July 2 from 5-9 p.m. at Marlin Fest (FCYF), and Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williams Pavilion. For more information, please email tourism@marlintx.net.
150th Church
Anniversary
Perry United Methodist Church will celebrate their 150th Anniversary on June 12. It will begin with a 10:30 a.m. service under the direction of Rev. Lynn Starnes. Directly following the service a meal will follow. Cost of plate lunch will be $15 and will be paid at the time of receiving your plate. Please RSVP by calling Tamar Lehmann at (254) 447-0995 to reserve your plate.
Computer classes
Computer Classes continue at the Marlin Library on Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Story Time
Children’s Story Time returns to the Marlin Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
American Legion
Falls County American Legion Post 31 meets the second Monday of the month. Next meeting is May 9 at 1 Mesquite Tree Lane at 6 p.m. Their phone number is (254) 883-5056.
Veterans Assistance
Caritas of Waco Inc. will be in Marlin every first and third Monday of the month as part of their Veterans Case Management Program: Assistance For Veterans / Outreach. This will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 365 Coleman St, Marlin. For more information, call (254) 832-5971. To make an appointment please call Jason McCarty at (254) 640-0906. Dates subject to change due to holidays etc.
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 Sandra Jackson-Armstrong, Unit Director, at (254) 523-8735 or emailsjackson@bgctx.org. www.bgctx.org/FallsCounty1
NAACP
NAACP will meet every fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Falconer Stamp Center on Durr Street.
Lions Club meeting
Lions Club of Marlin will meet every second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. at the Chicken Place.