Around Town
Saturday, Dec. 6
Deadline to donate to Toys for Kids! Drop-off locations include Walmart, Citizens State Bank, Cadence Bank, Dairy Queen, First National Bank-Hughes Spring, and Millers Market. (Call 254-252-1822 for more information about this toy drive.)
Sunday, Dec. 7
4 p.m. – Christmas Concert at First Methodist Church of Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin. Featuring Musicians: McFarland Strings and Singers, Daron Stone (pianist), Zachary Moore (pianist), Bruce Thompson (Bass), Hand Bells, Sue Patterson (organist)
Saturday, Dec. 13
8 -11 a.m. - Santa Visit at Rosebud’s beloved Hwy 77 Cafe 6:30 p.m. – Christmas Parade in Downtown Marlin, presented by the Marlin Chamber of Commerce. Lineup begins at 6 p.m. at Coleman & Oaks. Free pictures with Santa, vendors, and food for the family. Vendor spots: $40 food, $20 merchandise. Free parade entry form required. For more information call or text Kayci Nehring at 254422-0022, Tracy Dimerson at 254-722-9404, or Candace Grams at 254-275-9632.
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ONGOING EVENTS
5 to 6:45 p.m. every Sunday – AWANA Club at First Baptist Church, Marlin. Bible-centered program for K–5th grade. Register at www.fbcmarlin. com or at the door. Contact Pastor Chip Parmer at 325-203-3592.
7 p.m. every first Wednesday - Lodge meeting 3 p.m. every third Saturday – Voter Registration at Pauline and Jane Chilton Library, 400 Oaks St., Marlin. Sponsored by Citizens Empowerment Project.
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays – MCC Kids College Friday, hands-on learning program for children. Info: mccandyou.com or 254-299-8888.
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays – Meals on Wheels, Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Dr. Contact Lisa at 254-881-7333 or Jo at 254-881-1698.
Second Thursday monthly – We Shop Local Ladies Night Out. December 11 special event.
9:30 to 11 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays – Food Giveaway at Gospel Lighthouse Church Iglesia El Faro, 100 Eddins St., Marlin. Bring a box or bag. No ID required.
9:30 to 11 a.m. fourth Tuesday monthly – Food Truck Distribution at First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot.
Noon first Tuesday monthly – Falls County ARC Coalition meeting at The Chicken Place, Marlin. Contact 254-9887146.
6 p.m. second Monday monthly – American Legion Post #31 meeting at New Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row, Marlin. Flag disposal boxes located at Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall, and the Marlin Democrat office.
9 a.m. to Noon Mondays and Thursdays – Dominoes at Marlin Senior Center.
9 a.m. to Noon Wednesdays – Bingo at Marlin Senior Center.
6 to 9 p.m. third Saturday monthly – Jamboree at Marlin Senior Center. Building rental $200/day with $100 deposit.
1 to 4 p.m. first and third Monday monthly – Sewing with a Dream, Faith Hope and Charity, 405 E. First St., Marlin. Ages 12–99, bring your own machine. Contact Shirley Piper at 254-6440296 or Adrienne Luster Rias at 254-422-0561.
10:30 a.m. Tuesdays – Children’s Story Time at Marlin Library.
6 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly – NAACP meeting at The Hitching Post, 5029 State Hwy. 7.After school – Boys & Girls Club at Marlin Elementary School. Tutoring, enrichment, and health skills. Cost $20 per child. Contact Richard Thompson at 254-981-0304 or rthompson@bgctx.org.
Noon second Tuesday monthly – Marlin Lions Club meeting at The Chicken Place.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. first and third Monday monthly – Veterans Assistance, Caritas of Waco, 365 Coleman St. Appointments: Jason McCarty 254-640-0906 or 254-8325971.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday– Wednesday – Faith, Hope and Charity afterschool tutorials for grades K–5. Enrichment Thursdays; sewing second Tuesday; monthly birthday celebrations. Volunteers welcome.
9 a.m. to Noon (dates vary) – Veterans Outreach Case Manager Tony Long available at Samaritan House in Marlin. Call 254-753-4593 ext. 203 for more information.
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