AROUND TOWN (Dec. 14, 2022)
ATTENTION SANTA’S HELPERS
We need toy donations during these hard times, inflation & economic crisis for a toy drive. New unwrapped gifts $5 - $10. Let’s give hope & happiness this season. Call Kimberly at 254-495-7661 to make arrangements on drop offs in Falls & Bell Counties.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE
SPJST Lodge 24 Cyclone, Flag Hall, will have a New Year’s Eve dance with Jerry Haisler and the melody 5 Cost is $15 Per Person.. Call Linda Wilde for Reservations at 254-985-2258 Black eye peas and corn bred served. Dance is from 8 to 12. Well Stocked Bar is open. No kitchen, Bring your food.
Master Gardeners Announce 2023 Class
The Little River Basin Master Gardener Association of Milam County is opening registration for the 2023 Master Gardener class. Classes will meet on Wednesday mornings beginning February 1st through mid-May in Cameron, Texas. The program offers a minimum of 50 hours of instruction, including field trips. The fee for the class is $175, which includes The Master Gardener Handbook valued at $100, cost of tours, and other amenities. Contact Michelle Van Meter at (713) 817-7645 or Monica Shiller at (254) 482-1575 if you are interested in taking the Master Gardener class or would like more information. The LRBMGA is a nonprofit association affiliated with the Milam County AgriLife Extension Service.
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.