Around Town (May 4, 2022)
Mother’s Day/Cinco De Mayo Marlin Elementary
Marlin Elementary will be hosting a Mother’s Day & Cinco de Mayo Celebration on Wednesday, May 4, from 5:15-7 p.m.
Day of Prayer
National Day Of Prayer Observance on Thursday, May 5, at 5:30 p.m. at the Falls County Courthouse Building southside. In Case Of Rain - City Hall Chamber Room. POC: Deborah Raphael (254) 315-5258.
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.
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 $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.