AROUND TOWN (July 21, 2021)
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.
Faith, hope and charity registration
Registration for Faith, Hope and Charity will be held July 26-30 from 3-6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and from noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. At 405 East First Street. Grades Pre-K through Fifth Grade. Each class will consist of six students. All students must be present with parents during registration an all applicants will be done at FHC. All parents are obligated to volunteer six hours each month. Call Shirley King at (254) 644-0296 or (254) 252-0218.
Mexia West District Revival
The Mexia West District (MWD) will be in revival 7 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, Aug. 2-4, at Little Benjamin Church of God in Christ, 701 Walnut St, Lott.
Monday service will feature the anointing of school children, teachers and administrators. The anointing service is open to all and anointing oil and prayer cloths will be available. For more information email, mexiawestdistrict@gmail.com.
The revival service is being conducted by the missionaries of the MWD, where Pastor Ozell Hall is the superintendent. District churches include Little Benjamin COGIC, Power House COGIC (Marlin), and Rock of Ages COGIC (Waco).
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.
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
Indoor Vendor’s Market
The Marlin Indoor Vendors Market takes place weekly at 215 Live Oak Street, Marlin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is also seeking vendors. The building is climate controlled. Vendors of all kinds accepted. Canning, Mary Kay, Sentsy, Candles, Tupperware, Art, Misc/etc Contact Michael Magouirk at (254) 424-1177 for more information on the Indoor Vendor’s Market.
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.