AROUND TOWN (April 20, 2022)
FALLS COUNTY FREE TRASH DAY
Falls County Free Trash Day will be on Saturday, April 23, from 8 a.m. to noon (or until dumpsters are full.) Two Locations: Falls County Jail Site, 2847 Hwy. 6, Marlin; Waste Collection Station, 330 S. Hwy. 77, Lott. Batteries, Appliances & Brush (no larger than 3” in diameter) Will Be Accepted. No Tires - No Chemicals - No Hazardous Waste - No Roofing Materials.
Electric Vehicle Q&A
Tired of high gas prices? Wish you could kick gas and dump the pump, but think electric vehicles are to expensive? Ask an EV owner on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lucille Williams Pavilion - rain or shine. Sponsored by Heart of Texas Electric Vehicle Association.
AGGie muster
The Falls County A&M Club invites you and your family to join us for the 2022 Falls County Aggie Muster.
This year, the Falls County Muster will be held in Marlin at The Chicken Place. Muster will be Thursday, April 21, with a 6 p.m. start as we howdy, shake hands, and visit. The catered meal will begin at 7 p.m. The cost for the meal will be $15 with an additional optional cost of $5 for Falls County A&M Club membership dues. The 2022 Muster Message will be delivered by the Honorable Charles (Doc) Anderson’81, Texas State Representative for District 56.
Food Bank
Distribution
Central Texas Food Bank will distribute food in Falls County on the following days: Friday, April 15, from 10-11 a.m. at 105 E. Gassaway Ave. in Lott, and Friday, April 22, from 10-11 a.m. at Marlin High School, 1400 Capps St. in Marlin.
Country Worship
Cowboy Church
Roping
21st Annual Family Day on Sunday, May 1, at 10 a.m. for church. Special guest speaker John Sirman. Special music by Ty Coleman. Fish for lunch. Team roping - four for $50. Books open at 1 p.m. Rope at 2 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs and no alcohol. Call Tricia Wideman at (254) 883-7924 to participate or Robert Finto at (254) 493-0699.
150th Church
Anniversary
Perry United Methodist Church will celebrate their 150th Anniversary on June 12. It will begin with a 10:30 a.m. service under the direction of Rev. Lynn Starnes. Directly following the service a meal will follow. Cost of plate lunch will be $15 and will be paid at the time of receiving your plate. Please RSVP by calling Tamar Lehmann at (254) 447-0995 to reserve your plate.
Marlin Market on Main
Marlin Market on Main - Dates in downtown Marlin - May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williams Pavilion, July 2 from 5-9 p.m. at Marlin Fest (FCYF), and Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williams Pavilion. For more information, please email tourism@marlintx.net.
American Legion
Falls County American Legion Post 31 meets the second Monday of the month at 1 Mesquite Tree Lane at 6 p.m. Their phone number is (254) 883-5056.
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.
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.