AROUND TOWN (March 23, 2022)
Fish Fry Friday
Fish Fry Friday at Westphalia Parish Hall through April 8. Cost is $12 a plate for a big plate of fried fish, shrimp, slaw, fries and beans. Please observe the new traffic pattern when ordering. Lets all stay off the highway and stay safe. Knights of Columbus #13902 raffle tickets also available for cash prizes. $20 per ticket or 6 for $100. Available at the fish fry, Westphalia Tire & Battery or from any KC member Proceeds from the raffle will go to buy something for the new church. Drawing will be on April 8. Need not be present to win.
Benefit
An enchilada dinner benefit will be held for Margaret Padilla on March 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeview Primera Iglesia Bautista, 404 FM 2308 in Marlin. Plates are $15 with three enchiladas, rice, beans and dessert. Venmo @Bethany_Baker84 for tickets.
Republican Party
Convention
The Falls County Republican Party Convention will be held on March 26 at 5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 411 Coleman Street in Marlin. Precinct conventions at 5 p.m. County convention at 6 p.m. Join the process to establish the party platform. Become a delegate to the county and state convention. Come join in writing resolutions to go to the state, electing delegates to the county and state conventions, learn about the county leadership, and get involved in moving our state and county forward.
Fryday Fish Fry
Fryday Fish Fry hosted by Wesleyan Circle FUMC Marlin. Friday, April 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 411 Coleman Street in Marlin. Dine in or drive thru (Chambers). Cost is $12 a plate. Meal includes fish, slaw, hushpuppies and beans.
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.
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.
American Legion
Falls County American Legion Post 31 meets the second Monday of the month. Next meeting is April 11 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 $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.