AROUND TOWN (Dec. 6, 2023)

NIGHT OF LIGHT

Enjoy a walk and hay wagon ride through an outdoor live nativity hosted by Faith Mennonite Fellowship. The event is free and will take place on Dec. 14 & 15 (weather permitting) starting at 6pm. Find out more at Facebook.com/NightofLight.Texas. Space is limited so be sure to reserve a time slot at lottmennonite.org/nightoflight.

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

First Presbyterian Church in Lott invites everyone to their Christmas Celebration Service at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 17.  There will be special music and refreshments will be served.  The church is located at the corner of Gassaway Ave. and 8th St in Lott.

PEAS, LOVE AND CORNBREAD

Mooreville Methodist Church will hold Peas, Love, and Cornbread to start your New Year with a tradtional meal at the Church on the Hill. Sausage, cabbage, black-eyed peas, cornbread and dessert. Pick up & take out only on Dec. 31 from 12-2 p.m. Cost is $10. Advance tickets available. Get yours online or from a member of Mooreville Methodist Church. Call Judy Davis with any questions at (254) 883-7018. The church is located at 206 FM 2643 in Chilton.

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.

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.

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