Around Town
Thursday, Aug 28
2025 McLennan County Hay Show - Registration starts at 5:30 p.m.; the meal and educational program start at 6:00 p.m. Timber Crest Baptist Church, 1625 Crow Dr., Waco
Friday, Sept. 5
Dedication of Baine Stadium - 7 p.m. – Cougar Field, Rosebud-Lott ISD. The dedication of the new stadium entrance will be followed by the non-district home opener with the Thrall Tigers at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 6 Home Canning Workshop - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – McLennan County AgriLife Extension Service and McLennan Community College Continuing Education are hosting the “Home Canning Workshop” at the AgriLife Extension Office located at 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco.
Friday, September 19
Wildlife Management Program - 8:00 am - 12:30 pm – McLennan County Extension Office 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco. The cost is $25, Breakfast & lunch included.
ONGOING EVENTS
Voter Registration-Every third Saturday at 3 p.m. at the Pauline and Jane Chilton Library, 400 Oaks Street, Marlin. Sponsored by the Citizens Empowerment Project.
MCC Kids College Friday- Fridays, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Hands-on learning program for children with courses in art, science, culinary arts, and more. Registration and info: mccandyou. com or 254-299-- 8888.
Meals on Wheels – Golinda Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Drive. Contact Lisa at 254881-7333 or Jo at 254-8811698.
We Shop Local – Ladies Night Out. Held every second Thursday of the month. Special 2025 event: December 11.
Food Giveaway - Second and fourth Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Gospel Lighthouse Church Iglesia El Faro, 100 Eddins Street, Marlin. Bring a box or bag. No ID required.
Food Truck Distribution - Fourth Tuesday of each month, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot.
Falls County ARC Coalition - First Tuesday of each month at noon at The Chicken Place in Marlin. Contact: 254-988-7146.
American Legion Post #31 - Meets second Monday each month at 6:00 p.m. New Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row, Marlin. Flag disposal drop-offs: Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall, and the Marlin Democrat office.
Marlin Senior Center Activities- Dominoes: Mondays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – Noon Bingo: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – Noon Jamboree: Every third Saturday, 6 – 9 p.m. Building rental: $200/day with $100 deposit.
Sewing with a Dream First and third Monday of each month, 1 – 4 p.m., Faith Hope and Charity, 405 E. First St., Marlin. Free for ages 12 to 99. Bring your own sewing machine. Contact: Shirley Piper 254-6440296 or Adrienne Luster Rias 254-422-0561. Children’s Story Time. Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. at the Marlin Library.
NAACP Meetings Fourth Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. The Hitching Post, 5029 State Hwy 7.
After-School Program – Boys & Girls Club - Held at Marlin Elementary School. Offers tutoring, health skills, and enrichment activities. Cost: $20 per child. Contact: Richard Thompson at 254-981-0304 or rthompson@ bgctx.org. Marlin Lions Club Meets second Tuesday of each month at noon at The Chicken Place.
Veterans Assistance – Caritas of Waco - First and third Monday of each month, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 365 Coleman St, Marlin To schedule an appointment, call Jason McCarty at 254640-0906 or the office at 254-832-5971 . Faith, Hope and Charity, Inc. (FHC) - Afterschool care program for K– 5th grade children in Marlin. Tutorials: Monday–Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Enrichment activities: Thursdays. Sewing lessons: Second Tuesday monthly. Monthly birthday celebrations also provided. Volunteers welcome.
Veterans Outreach - Veterans Outreach Case Manager Tony Long will be available at the Samaritan House in Marlin from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 254-7534593 ext. 203 for more information.
CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS - Submit calendar items to The Marlin Democrat at publisher@marlindemocrat. com. Deadline: Fridays by 5 p.m. for inclusion in the next week’s edition. Late submissions will not be accepted.