AROUND TOWN (Nov. 3, 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.
Help Feed The Hungry
Please help Central Texans with the products people need most. Food For Families will be collecting food on Nov. 19. Needed items are: canned meats, canned vegetables, cereals, baby food, peanut butter, dry beans, rice, flour, sugar, corn meal, pasta and sauces.
DRT Meeting
The Sterling C. Robertson Chapter of the DRT will meet Thursday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Methodist Church Downtown Campus, 1300 Austin Ave., Waco. Our program will be a Presentation on the Women who originally organized the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in Galveston, 1891. It will include information on those women who organized the Waco Chapter. All interested persons are invited to attend and bring a guest.
Town Hall Meeting
Congressman Sessions is hosting a town hall in Waco for residents of Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He will provide an overview on important issues and listen to residents’ thoughts, opinions, and concerns. Congressman Sessions encourages residents to bring questions and feedback to be discussed. The Waco Town Hall will be Monday, Nov. 8, from 7-9 p.m. at University High School Performing Arts Center, 3201 S. New Road, Waco, TX 76706-3793.
Fall Festival
Marlin ISD will be hosting a Fall Festival on Nov. 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the Elementary School.
Upcoming MMBC Church Anniversary
The Marlin Missionary First Baptist Church, Rev. Vincent K. Hartsfield, Pastor, will celebrate its 153rd Church Anniversary, Sunday, Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. The theme is “Back to the Basics”, Acts. 2:42. Rev. F. A. Green Sr. and the Greater Providence Church family will be the anniversary hour guests.
There will be a Pre-Anniversary Revival, Nov. 9-11, featuring Evangelist Pastor Patrick D. Joubert of Dallas. Praise dancers, soloist, steppers, instrumentals, and lip sync talents are welcomed to participate in the Family & Friends Extravaganza, Saturday, Nov. 13. Both events will begin at 7 p.m. For more information, call (254) 420-8141 or (254) 661-0680
Winter Coat Drive
Faith, Hope and Charity’s 2021 Winter Clothes and Coat Give-Away will be on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Old Faith, Hope and Charity, 514 Quaid Street, Marlin. You can donate your slightly used, in good condition, clean coats until Nov. 6 to Faith, Hope and Charity. Call (254) 252-0218 to donate.
Holy Smoke BBQ
Marlin First United Methodist Church will host its Holy Smoke BBQ on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mixed plates for $12. Homemade pies available. 411 Coleman Street - drive-thru from Chambers Street. For information, call (254) 883-3152. Quilt raffle.
BTW Alumni
BTW Alumni & Ex-Students Educational Association Marlin Chapter will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 21 at the Alumni building. Members are asked to bring canned goods for the Thanksgiving Cheer basket service projects. For more information, call 979-739-0219.
Thanksgiving Dinner
The 29th Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the elderly and shut-in will be held on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faith, Hope and Charity, 405 E. First Street in Marlin. Deadline to reserve a dinner is Nov. 13. Volunteers are needed for delivery. Please call Shirley King at (254) 644-0296 with name, address, and phone number to get your dinner.
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
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.