Around Town
Thursday, Sept. 11
The Stars Over Texas Jamboree
6 p.m. – The Stars Over Texas Jamboree celebrates fifteen years and 160 performances.
Featured artists include a pre-show by Johnnie Bradshaw singing Jim Reeves, and special guests Rick Titus singing George Strait, Kenneth Elliott as Elvis and the Bearded Treble Makers gospel trio. The regular band and cast will also be there. Located at Lee Lockwood Library and Museum, 2801 W. Waco Dr., Waco. Tickets can be purchased day-of at the event or they can be purchased early on eventbrite. com or in person at the library. Pre-show begins at 6:45 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 19
Wildlife Management Program - 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – McLennan County Extension Office 4224 Cobbs Drive, Waco. The cost is $25, Breakfast & lunch included.
Saturday, Sept. 20
Ronald Reagan Spirit Day- The Falls County Republican Party will host its annual Ronald Reagan Spirit Day in Marlin. The guest speaker will be author and Republican advocate Karen Watson. The event will also honor retiring State Sen. Brian Birdwell, R-Granbury, for his years of service. Dinner, door prizes, and sponsorship opportunities will be available. A table for eight is $450. For reservations, email fallscountygop@ gmail.com. Payments may be mailed to P.O. Box 1336, Marlin, TX 76661. Credit cards are accepted at the event.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
Bell County Senior Expo. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. – The 15th Annual Bell County Senior Expo will be held at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton. It’s free for all senior citizens, anyone who loves a senior, and anyone who aspires to be a senior one day. There will be 250 booths of resources that you didn’t even know were available! There will be speakers, entertainers, and $10,000 worth of door prizes, including a 5-day cruise. Get your free tickets at Bell-CountySeniorExpo2025. Eventbrite.com. This year, they will be celebrating 250 years of the Army, Marines & Navy’s Courage & Sacrifice. Vendors will have military-themed booths & costumes, and no selling is allowed. Their goal is for you to be able to collect the information you need and go home and make an informed decision. If you have any questions, you can give Kimberly a call at 512-540-6875 or email SeniorExpo@BeltonJournal. Com
Sunday, Oct. 19
Marlin VFD brisket baked potato fundraiser. 11 a.m. until sold out – Drive through only, $10 per potato. Follow them on Facebook for more information.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Marlin’s National Night Out. 6 to 9 p.m. – The Marlin Police Department presents Marlin’s National Night Out at the Fall’s County Youth Fair Pavilion, 319 Willis St. Food, games, giveaways, obstacle course, bounce houses, music, and trunk or treat.
Saturday, Nov. 1
41st Annual Rosebud Chamber of Commerce 100+ Garage Sale Communi3ty-wide sale day. Local vendor fee $10, Booth spaces $30, no hookups, Food vendors $40, no hook-ups, Food Trailers $100. Must supply Texas Health Department Food Permit. For further information, call the Chamber at 254-583-7979 or Tiffani Murray at 936-828-1607 or email rosebudchamber@ gmail.com.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Texas High School BBQ Association Cookoff. Chilton High School will be hosting a TXHSBBQ event.
ONGOING EVENTS
AWANA Club- Awana is a fun Bible-centered program for kids Kindergarten through 5th grade held every Sunday evening, 5:00 – 6:45 at the First Baptist Church in Marlin. To register your children, go to www.fbcmarlin.com or when you arrive at the door. Contact Pastor Chip Parmer at 325-203-3592 for more information.
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 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 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 of each month at 6 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 254-644-0296 or Adrienne Luster Rias 254422-0561.
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