AROUND TOWN (Oct. 20, 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.
Farm Bureau Convention planned
The Falls County Farm Bureau Annual County Convention will be Monday, Oct. 18, at the Sacred Heart Church Hall, 213 N.6th Street in Lott, beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a barbecue meal. Meal tickets are $5.
In order to have an accurate count for the caterer, the deadline for reservations is Oct. 13.
Board members whose terms are expiring are: Charles Ellison, John Minor, David Coker Jr., Jared Ranly DVM, Larry Hoelscher, Wendell Little and Michael Caddell.
The policy development committee is accepting suggestions for resolutions.
Fish Fry
Mooreville United Methodist Church will host a Fish Fry on Oct. 23 from 4:30-7 p.m. or until sold out. Cost is $12 per plate. Drive-thru only. Catfish, garlic potatoes, coleslaw, beans, hush puppies and dessert. The church is located at 206 FM 2643, Chilton.
Lights on After School
Faith, Hope and Charity will participate in the nationwide Lights On After School program on Thursday, Oct. 28 from 4:30-6 p.m. at 405 E. First Street in Marlin. The purpose of this program is to increase our investment in our children so that one day soon every child will have access to quality after school care programs that keep them safe, help working families and inspire students to learn. For additional information, contact Shirley Piper at (254) 252-0218.
Falls County Republicans
Senator Brian Birdwell will be the keynote speaker at the Annual Fall Kick-off of the Falls County Republican Party & Republican Women on Oct. 30 at 5 p.m. at Marlin Volunteer Fire Department in Marlin. Tickets are $20 for a fish dinner, silent auction, live auction, and door prizes. Get your tickets by email fallscountygop@gmail.com or mail check to P.O. Box 1336, Marlin, Texas 76661.
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.
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.