AROUND TOWN (July 7, 2021)
Blood Drive
The Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #13902 is sponsoring a Baylor Scott & White blood drive on Sunday, July 11, at the Westphalia Parish Hall from 8am to 11:30 a.m. The council is providing a pancake breakfast starting at 9 a.m. to anyone who signs up to give blood, as well as all parishioners of the Church of the Visitation.
A photo ID is required to donate. Masks are required to be worn during the appointment. To schedule your appointment go to BSWBLOOD.COM and find the July 11 blood drive. Appointments are highly encouraged; walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Give blood, the gift of life.
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.
Indoor Vendor’s Market
The Marlin Indoor Vendors Market takes place weekly at 215 Live Oak Street, Marlin from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is also seeking vendors. The building is climate controlled. Vendors of all kinds accepted. Canning, Mary Kay, Sentsy, Candles, Tupperware, Art, Misc/etc Contact Michael Magouirk at (254) 424-1177 for more information on the Indoor Vendor’s Market.
Donations needed for park upgrades
The board of the Rosebud Parks and Recreation has been funding the THRIVE parks improvement plan for over six years through donations, so the Town Square Community Foundation created a GoFundMe to help finish out Phase One. Any funds donated will be used to help finish the creative play areas, fitness stations, and walking trail. Construction on the project has already begun and the campaign has raised over 75 percent of funds needed, but still needs help reaching the finish line. As of June 8, the campaign had a total of seven donations, totalling $670 of the $7,500 goal.
“Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me,” stated Matthew Wright, avid community advocate, on the donation page.
Phase Two and beyond look to add a splash pad and other playground equipment. By the end of it, the plan will see restoration of the last two Bow String Bridges in the State of Texas. To donate via the GoFundMe campaign, head to https://gf.me/u/x6th4c. Contact Matthew Wright or Jamie Moeller for additional information.