AROUND TOWN
NO MAN LEFT BEHIND
Greater Jude Tabernacle will host No Man Left Behind a Men’s Breakfast Summit on May 24 at 10 a.m. Enter free, $8 donation for breakfast. Topics: Toxic Masculinity, Denial Management, Anger Management, Addictive Thinking. For information and head count, call or email GreaterJude@outlook.com or (254) 370-8657. Will be held at Lott Fire Department, 313 E. Gassaway in Lott. Guest speaker is Elder Gregory Green, MC, SUDCC-IV certified substance abuse counselor.
TRIBUTE QUARTET IN CONCERT – JUNE 6 Tribute Quartet from Nashville, Tennessee will perform in concert at First Baptist Church Rosebud on Friday, June 6 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to this free event. A love offering will be taken.
First Baptist Church Rosebud, 111 W Main Street, Rosebud, TX 76570.
FALLS COUNTY FREE TRASH DAY
The Falls County Free Trash Day will be held Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to noon (or until dumpsters are full) at two locations: Falls County Jail Site (2847 Hwy. 6, Marlin) and the Waste Collection Station (330 S. Hwy. 77, Lott). Open to Falls County residents only. Tires (you unload), batteries, appliances and brush (under 3” diameter) accepted. No chemicals, hazardous waste, roofing materials, tractor tires, tires with rims or commercial company tires.
ROCKDALE ALCOA RETIREES MEETING The next meeting of the Rockdale ALCOA Retirees Meeting will be held Thursday, June 12 at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall (formerly the VFW Hall). Doors open at 5 p.m. with a business meeting at 5:45. A BBQ meal will be available for $15. Annual dues of $10 will be collected. Dessert group A–L.
22ND ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Join the Lions Club on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the square at the Courthouse in Marlin for the 22nd annual Lions Club Car & Motorcycle Show.. Pre-registration is $20 or $25 on the day of the show. Online registration is available by emailing jay.t.elliott@gmail.com. The event will feature prizes, a 50/50 drawing, plaques and more.
2025 TEXAS ARCHEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL Registration is now open for the Texas Archeological Society’s 2025 Field School, taking place June 14–21 in Milam and Robertson counties.
Participants will work alongside professional archeologists to identify and record Native American and colonial-era sites. Activities include excavation, lab analysis, surveys, and evening programs.
Youth ages 7–14 can join a special group to learn hands-on archeology skills. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.txarch.org/fieldschool.
VOTER REGISTRATION
Voter Registration empowered by Citizens Empowerment Project will be held every third Saturday at 3 p.m. at Pauline and Jane Chilton Library, 400 Oaks Street in Marlin.
MEALS ON WHEELS GOLINDA
The City of Golinda is excited as the Meals on Wheels Waco will service its area. Everyone is invited to the Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Drive, every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Golinda City Hall, starting Jan. 28, 2025. All seniors are welcomed to join in for fun, fellowship and food. For more information or to reserve lunch, call Lisa at (254) 881-7333 or (512) 585-5741 or Jo at (254) 881-1698.
WE SHOP LOCAL
We Shop Local 2025 Ladies NIght Out nights are April 10, July 10 and Dec. 11. Every second Thursday of the month.
FOOD GIVEAWAY
Gospel Lighthouse Church lglesia El Faro Food Giveaway every second and fourth Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring your own box and bag.
Park and walk in at 100 Eddins Street. No ID required
FOOD TRUCK
Austin Food Truck will be at the First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 9:30-11 a.m.
FALLS COUNTY ARC
The Falls County Access, Resources and Communication (ARC) Coalition meets every first Tuesday of each month at noon at The Chicken Place in Marlin. Call (254) 988-7146 for more information.
AMERICAN LEGION
American Legion Post #31 will be meeting in a new location at the Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row in Marlin on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. They would like to remind the public of three flag disposal locations in Marlin: Judge Jay T Elliott’s Office in the Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall and the Marlin Democrat News Office.
MARLIN SENIOR CENTER
Marlin Senior Center hosts dominoes from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursday; Bingo from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday. The Jamboree is held every third Saturday from 6-9 p.m. There is no admission fee. The building is also available for rent. The fee is $200 a day and a $100 deposit.
STORY TIME
Children’s Story Time returns to the Marlin Library on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
NAACP
NAACP will meet every fourth Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Hitching Post on 5029 State Hwy 7.
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 Richard Thompson, Unit Director, at (254)981-0304 or rthompson@bgctx.org.
MARLIN LIONS
Lions Club of Marlin will meet every second Tuesday of each month at 12 p.m. at the Chicken Place.
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.
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS
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