AROUND TOWN (April 3, 2024)
GRIEFSHARE
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one, will be held on Wednesday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 309 Coleman Street, in Marlin beginning Feb. 7 – May 1, 2024. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts via video on grief recovery topics. Participants can jump in at any session. For more information or to register, go to https://www.griefshare.org/groups/176281 or call Janet Evans at (254) 422-3536.
journey on the road to success
The National Booker T. Washington Alumni and Ex-Student Association in conjunction with Marlin ISD will hold a workshop, Journey on the Road to Success, on Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for students in grades 7th-12th. Parents from Marlin ISD, Chilton ISD, Rosebud-Lott ISD, and other surrounding Falls County areas are encouraged to sign up their student(s) by March 29, 2024. Some of the topics that will be covered are resiliency, stress management, self-esteem/confidence, money literacy, and what’s after graduation. Minister Slugger will be the guest speaker. Prizes, snacks, lunch, collaboration, and music by DJ Rodney Scruggs will all be a part of the day’s activities. Parents, you do not want to miss this opportunity for your students! This will be a life changing event. To register your student(s), use the following link https://forms.gle/6J5
5Z4NAgMnzh13d6. If you have any questions, you may reach out to Dr. Felicia Green-Johnson (832) 814-4498 or Jessice Pierce (254)744-9425.
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.
bbq chicken
dinner
St. Monica’s Ladies Society Festival will be held on April 7 at Simon George Hall in Cameron, 401 S. Karnes. BBQ chicken and sausage dinner for $15 a plate from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dine in or drive thru. Silent auction with plants, raffle, sweet shop, cake wheel and facepainting.
SPRING FEST IN GOLINDA
City of Golinda will host a Spring Fest on April 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 7039 Golinda Drive. Food, concert, activities, games, vendors. For more information or to volunteer, call City Hall at (254) 881-7333 or email cityofgolinda@gmail.com.
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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