AROUND TOWN (MAY 1, 2024)
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
Local National Day Of Prayer will be held on Thursday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at Falls County Courthouse Bldg Southside. In Case Of Rain - City Hall Chamber Room. Contact Deborah Raphael at deborahraphael7@gmail.com or (512) 843-2044 for information. You Are Invited To Participate!
ST. PAUL COMMUNITY CEMETERY
The St. Paul Community Cemetery Association will hold its annual meeting at noon on Saturday, May 4, at the St. Paul Church parsonage, 212 FM 2307, Marlin, TX. Local members are asked to bring their favorite dish for a shared lunch. For more information, please call (254) 883-8243.
FALLS COUNTY FREE TRASH DAY
Falls County Free Trash Day will be held at two locations - Marlin and Lott on May 4 from 8 a.m. to noon or until dumpsters are full. Tire Disposal - you unload. No tractor tires, no tires with rims. No commercial company tires. Falls County Jail Site, 2847 Hwy. 6, Marlin and Waste Collection Station, 330 S. Hwy. 77, Lott. Must be a Falls County Resident. Batteries, Appliances & Brush (no larger than 3” in diameter) Will Be Accepted. No Chemicals - No Hazardous Waste - No Roofing Materials.
PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY
The public is invited to fellowship with the Marlin Missionary First Baptist Church Family as they celebrate the 8th Pastoral Anniversary of Pastor Vincent K. Hartsfield and First Lady Latisha Hartsfield. The recognition celebration is Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. This is the first afternoon program since COVID. Pastor Anthony Harper and the New Hope Church Family of Bremond will be the special guests. Marlin Baptist Church is located at 507 Bennett and George Streets. Dinner will be served. For more information, call (979) 739-0219.
SHRIMP BOIL
The Marlin Volunteer Fire Department will have a shrimp boil fundraiser on May 5 from 11 a.m. until sold out at the station, 3172 State Hwy 6 in Marlin. Cost is $20 per plate for shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage. Support the Marlin Volunteer Fire Department’s fundraiser. Drive through only.
PANCAKE DINNER
Marlin Chamber of Commerce Pancake Dinner. May 7, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. $7 Pancakes & Sausage. Grace Lutheran Church. 432 Hougton, Drive Thru Off Walker. See Michael for tickets (254) 424-1177.
SPRING SPORTS BANQUET
The Spring Sports Banquet for Marlin ISD will be on May 16 at 6 p.m. Tickets for parents and non-student athletes can be purchased from the Marlin Athletic Booster Club for $10 per person. It will be held at the Falls County Youth Pavilion, 325 Willis Street, Marlin.
HAMBURGER DRIVE THRU
Perry Ladies Society 2nd Annual Hamburger Drive Thru Supper, Saturday, June 22, 5-7 P.M. or Until Sold Out. Perry Methodist Fellowship Hall, 193 CR 127 Riesel, TX. $10 - Hamburger, Chips, Drink & Homemade Dessert.
BTW Alumni Parade
The BTW Annual Alumni Parade will be held in Downtown Marlin on June 29 at 10:00 a.m. Applications for parade entries need to be turned in no later than Friday, May 31, 2024. Entries are free.
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 & the Marlin Democrat News Office.
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 Sandra Jackson-Armstrong, Unit Director, at (254) 523-8735 or emailsjackson@bgctx.org. www.bgctx.org/FallsCounty1
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.
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