AROUND TOWN - June 23, 2021
Hamburger Drive Thru Supper
Perry Ladies Society of Perry Methodist Church will host its Second Hamburger Drive Thru Supper on Saturday, June 26, from 5-7 p.m. at Perry Methodist Fellowship hall, 193 CR 127, Riesel. Hamburger, chips, drink and homemade dessert for $8 until sold out.
Sacred Heart Picnic
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lott will host its Parish Picnic on Sunday, June 27, at the parish hall. Barbecue plates will be served beginning at 11 a.m. for $10 each. Activities include a live auction, games and general store. There will also be a barbecue cook-off Saturday, June 26, with judging on Sunday.
Mooreville Independence Day BBQ
Mooreville Independence Day BBQ is set for July 3 from 4:30-7 p.m. at Mooreville United Methodist Church, 206 FM 2643, Chilton. Dinner plates are $15. Drive-thru only.
Independence Day
The City of Marlin invites you to participate in an exciting and festive Independence Day celebration. This year’s event, Celebrate America/Marlin Fest, will take place during the entire day of July 3 at City Park in Marlin.
There will be vendors and craftspeople, and yummy food trucks offering a unique experience for our community. We will also host a classic car show, a horseshoe competition, youth fishing tournament, music by DJ Scruggs and The Lone Star Souvenirs, a fireworks display, a huge bouncy house and other fun family events specifically for children.
This is the first memorable event our area will have as an opportunity to enjoy a community-wide celebration since COVID impacted our heartland last year. We welcome your participation to make this celebration a spectacular event, and we look forward to celebrating America and Marlin with you.
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.
Road Open
FM 413 bridge over the Brazos River between Rosebud and Reagan was reopened last week. This is welcome news for truckers, commuters and especially the farmers and ranchers in south Falls County who faced detours of more than an hour when moving farm equipment across the river. With grass fire season upon us, an important road link that enables mutual aid between fire departments on opposite sides of the river has also been reestablished.
Falls County Samaritan House Updates
The Falls County Samaritan House has announced that it will no longer be holding a weekly food distribution program. The assistance with utility bills and the food pantry will continue from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Monday through Thursday. The retail section of the store is open from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday. It will be open Saturdays as long as there are volunteers. The Central Texas Food Bank will continue with monthly distribution on the fourth Friday of every month, typically in the Marlin High School parking lot.
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.