AROUND TOWN (Jan. 19, 2022)
Chase Your Shadow 5K
Mooreville Chase Your Shadow 5K Fun Run will be held on Feb. 5. 9 a.m. kickoff fun run/walk with bake sale. Divisions by age and gender. Register at RunSignUp.com - search for Mooreville Fun Run. Register by Jan. 14 to ensure t-shirt. The church is located at 206 FM 2643 in Chilton.
Meet the Candidates
The Falls County Republican Party invites you to be part of the 2022 election year with “Meet the Candidates” who will be on the Republican ballot on March 1 on Feb. 3, at Lott Elementary School. Doors open at 5 p.m. County, District and State candidates. Forum is free and Chili with trimmings is available for sale.
Presidents Day Dinner
President’s Day Dinner at Youth Fair Pavilion in Marlin City Park on Feb. 21. Keynote Speaker will be Lt. Col. Allen West retired army, former U.S. Congressman, and former Chairman of the Texas Republican Party. Tickets are $25 each or a table of eight for $160. Call (254) 252-8039 or email: fallscountygop@gmail.com. Credit cards and PayPal accepted
Local Youth Program
Gospel Lighthouse Church invites all youths within the community to Foundation Youth, an hour and a half long time of games, food, fun, and fellowship. It takes place each Sunday evening from 5-6:30 p.m. at 1009 Live Oak in Marlin.
American Legion
Falls County American Legion Post 31 meets the second Monday of the month. This month is Feb. 14 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 $25 per child. The program takes place at Marlin Elementary School. For more information please call Donte Crump, Unit Director, at (254) 523-8735 or email dcrump@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.