Around Town

AROUND TOWN Wed. April 1

(12 p.m./noon) Rosebud Food Mart Grand Opening (201 S. 5th St.)! 10% off purchases.

Thurs. April 2 ( 5:30 p.m.) Community Meeting regarding the 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project at D. Brown Memorial Library (203 N. 2nd St.). This meeting will provide residents with an overview of planned construction activities, project timeline, and any temporary impacts on streets, utilities, or neighborhood access. Targeted project area includes W. Main St., Oak St., Pecan St. and Ave. A.

Fri. April 3

(2 p.m.) Easter Party/Egg Hunt at the Heritage House (407 College St. Rosebud)! Donations of candy and/or money would be greatly appreciated for this event.

Cakes for a cakewalk would also be welcome.

Contact Heritage House to donate, and ask for Frances Embers, 254-583-7904.

Sat. April 4

(10 a.m.) Queen of the Prairie Easter Egg Hunt.

The Easter Bunny is coming - get ready to hunt at the Lott City Pavilion. For more information, contact Shirley 254-709-1041.

(11 a.m.) Easter Egg Hunt at Marlin Walmart! Fun, games, prizes, and food onsite. Please bring your own basket.

(11 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Hopeful Masonic Lodge #78 presents the First Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Marlin City Park, with $2 easter basket raffle, $5 TV raffle, prized coloring contest, and free hot dogs! Two egg hunts by age group, one for kids aged 2-6, and one for kids aged 7-12, with 6 GOLDEN eggs hidden.

RSVP to Berttran Tiller 254-275-1308.

Sat. April 11

(9 a.m. - 3 p.m.) Preservation Rosebud will hold a reception for the Golden Years Alumni along with a free museum day for the community. (117 N. 2nd St. Rosebud) (10:30 a.m.) Monthly Community Clean-up of Walker St. (behind H-E-B), all volunteers are welcome. Sat. April 18

(8-8:30 a.m. check-in, shotgun start 9 a.m.) 13th Annual Falls Co. Boys & Girls Club Golf Tournament, at Marlin Country Club (100 FCR 116 Marlin). To sign up as a participant or sponsor for this event, contact Michael Magouirk 254 252-1822.

(10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.) Marlin Art in the Park, Community Paint Event at Apple Sport Park (316 Park Ln. Marlin), hosted by candidates for Marlin ISD School Board Jacqueline Sanders (district 2) and Sonia Ponce (at large). Free guided painting experience of the Marlin Bulldog. Supplies are limited, so reserve your spot online through Facebook (event can be found with simple search of “Marlin Art in the Park”). Local businesses and vendors also welcome, please contact mrsjackysanders@ gmail.com Tues. April 21

(6 p.m.) The Falls County A&M Club will meet for Aggie Muster at “The Chicken Place” in Marlin on Tuesday, April 21. The 1883 alumni of Texas A&M University gathered together to “live over again their college days, the victories and defeats won and lost upon the drill field and in the classroom” The same year, the Ex-Cadets Association established the “Roll Call for the Absent.”

If you have an Aggie’s name that needs to be placed on “Muster Roll Call,” contact Jim Cathey ‘65, at 254-883-0381. Their name will be called and all Aggies will answer “HERE”!

Thurs. April 23

(6 p.m.) The Rosebud Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet is a masquerade that will feature dinner, live entertainment, and intrigue. $25 per single ticket, or reserve a table for 10 for $200. To purchase a ticket or for more information, call 254-583-7979 or email rosebudchamber@ gmail.com Fri. April 24

(6 p.m.) Rosebud-Lott Band Boosters host their annual Cake Auction fundraiser at Rosebud-Lott High School! Cash, card, and checks will be accepted, and your support of the Cougar Band will be greatly appreciated.

Sat. April 25

(2 p.m.) Falls County Public Safety Expo at Falls Community Hospital & Clinic parking lot. See the ambulances, helicopter, fire trucks, and law enforcement agencies that serve Falls County at this free event. Speak with groups and individuals that help keep the county safe, and learn how you can get involved. More info to come.

Sunday, April 26

(2 p.m.) Camo & Couture Bingo — The Falls County Youth Fair Scholarship Committee will host a scholarship fundraiser at the FCYF Building, 319 Williams Street, Marlin.

Bingo starts at 3 p.m. Event is 21+. Tickets are $50; VIP tables available. Information: 254-733-1956.

Sat. May 23

(10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) HWY 77 Cafe presents its 4th Annual Car Show at 1101 US77, Rosebud, TX! $10 per participant. Sponsors, judges, and categories to be announced soon. For more information and to register your vehicle, call 254-583 4444

Friday - Saturday, July 3-4

The Smokin’ Rumble BBQ Cook-Off will be held in Rosebud, featuring barbecue competition and community activities.

Saturday, Oct. 31

Halloween on Main Street will take place in downtown Rosebud, offering a community celebration for families and children.

“Saturday, Nov. 7

The annual 100+ Garage Sales event will be held throughout Rosebud, featuring communitywide yard and garage sales.

Friday, Dec. 4

The Christmas Parade will take place in Rosebud, bringing the community together for a holiday celebration.

ONGOING EVENTS

6:00 to 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday - MA.A.RLIN TX Group, 12 Step Recovery Progra.m.. Meeting address is 929 Hwy 6, Marlin, Tx.

Call or text 254-252-0126 with any questions.

5 to 6:45 p.m. every Sunday – AWANA Club at First Baptist Church, Marlin. Bible-centered program. for K–5th grade.

Register at www.fbcmarlin. com or at the door. Contact Pastor Chip Parmer at 325-203-3592.

7 p.m. every first Wednesday - Lodge meeting 3 p.m. every third Saturday – Voter Registration at Pauline and Jane Chilton Library, 400 Oaks St., Marlin. Sponsored by Citizens Empowerment Project.

8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays – MCC Kids College Friday, hands-on learning program for children. Info: mccandyou.com or 254 299-8888.

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays – Meals on Wheels, Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Dr. Contact Lisa at 254-881-7333 or Jo at 254-881-1698.

Second Thursday monthly – We Shop Local Ladies Night Out. December 11 special event.

9:30 to 11 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays – Food Giveaway at Gospel Lighthouse Church Iglesia El Faro, 100 Eddins St., Marlin. Bring a box or bag. No ID required.

9:30 to 11 a.m. fourth Tuesday monthly – Food Truck Distribution at First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot.

Noon first Tuesday monthly – Falls County ARC Coalition meeting at The Chicken Place, Marlin. Contact 254-988-7146.

6 p.m. second Monday monthly – a.m.erican Legion Post #31 meeting at New Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row, Marlin. Flag disposal boxes located at Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall, and the Marlin Democrat office.

9 a.m. to Noon Mondays and Thursdays – Dominoes at Marlin Senior Center.

9 a.m. to Noon Wednesdays – Bingo at Marlin Senior Center.

6 to 9 p.m. third Saturday monthly – Jamboree at Marlin Senior Center.

Building rental $200/day with $100 deposit.

1 to 4 p.m. first and third Monday monthly – Sewing with a Drea.m., Faith Hope and Charity, 405 E. First St., Marlin. Ages 12–99, bring your own machine.

Contact Shirley Piper at 254-644-0296 or Adrienne Luster Rias at 254-422 0561.

10:30 a.m. Tuesdays – Children’s Story Time at Marlin Library.

6 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly – NAACP meeting at The Hitching Post, 5029 State Hwy. 7.After school – Boys & Girls Club at Marlin Elementary School. Tutoring, enrichment, and health skills.

Cost $20 per child. Contact Richard Thompson at 254 981-0304 or rthompson@ bgctx.org. Noon second Tuesday monthly – Marlin Lions Club meeting at The Chicken Place.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. first and third Monday monthly – Veterans Assistance, Caritas of Waco, 365 Coleman St. Appointments: Jason McCarty 254-640-0906 or 254-832-5971.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday– Wednesday – Faith, Hope and Charity after-school tutorials for grades K–5. Enrichment Thursdays; sewing second Tuesday; monthly birthday celebrations. Volunteers welcome. 9 a.m. to Noon (dates vary) – Veterans Outreach Case Manager Tony Long available at Samaritan House in Marlin. Call 254-753-4593 ext. 203 for more information.

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