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Thursday, Oct. 234 to 6 p.m. – Lights On Afterschool 2025 Open House hosted by Faith, Hope and Charity, Inc. Celebrate the 26th Annual Lights On Afterschool, highlighting the importance of afterschool programs. Enjoy an open house featuring student programs in science, robotics, Taekwondo, and more.

Saturday, Oct. 25

6 to 9 p.m. – Marlin’s National Night Out at the Falls County Youth Fair Pavilion, 319 Willis St.

Hosted by the Marlin Police Department. Food, games, giveaways, obstacle course, bounce houses, music, and trunk or treat.

*** 6 to 8 p.m. – Walmart Trunk-or-Treat, 600 Hwy.

6. Family-friendly event with costumes and treats.

Sunday, Oct. 26

11:30 a.m. – Zion Hill Baptist Church 136th Anniversary, 385 Business State Hwy 6 & FM 712. Zion Hill Baptist Church celebrates its 136th Church Anniversary and Homecoming. Guest pastor is Rev.

Vincent K. Hartsfield with Marlin First Missionary Baptist Church. Theme: “Built to last on the solid foundation of Jesus Christ! Are you building on the Rock?” (Matthew 7:24).

Contact: Pastor Minister Deborah Raphael or Associate Minister Bishop Fred Ormsby.

Thursday, Oct. 30

9 a.m. – Preservation Rosebud meeting at the museum, 117 N. 2nd St. Brief meeting followed by a workday to prepare for the 100 Garage Sales. Volunteers and new members welcome.

5:30 to 7 p.m. – Rosebud Lott Elementary Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat in the RLES parking lot. Open to all RLES families. Donations of individually wrapped candy (nut-free) and small snacks are welcome; deliver to the school office.

7 to 10 p.m. – Rosebud-Lott FFA Haunted House at the Rosebud-Lott Ag Barn. $5 entry fee. Food available for purchase from the Rosebud-Lott BBQ Team.

Cash or checks only.

Friday, Oct. 31

3 to 5 p.m. – Falls Community Candy Crawl at Falls Community Hospital and Clinic. Includes health screenings, treats for kids, and local vendor information.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. – Downtown Rosebud Halloween on Main Street. Candy handout begins at *** 5:30 p.m. Costume contest at 6:30 p.m. Registration ends at 6:15 p.m., lineup at 6:20 p.m. Family-themed costume section encourages matching family costumes.

Friday, October 31

Get ready for a spooky night of fun at Halloween on Main Street in Rosebud. Registration ends at 6:15 p.m., lineup begins at 6:20 p.m., and the costume contest starts at 6:30 p.m. This year will also feature the 4th Annual Family-Themed Section. Decorate your vehicles or cars with Halloween flair and help pass out candy to trick-ortreaters. Bring the whole family for a frightfully good time!

Saturday, Nov. 14

1st Annual Rosebud Chamber of Commerce 100+ Garage Sale – Communitywide sale day. Local vendor fee $10, booth spaces $30, food vendors $40, food trailers $100. Texas Health Department Food Permit required for food vendors. For more information, call 254-583-7979 or 936-828-1607 or email rosebudchamber@ gmail.com. 2 to 6 p.m. – New Life Tabernacle Fall Festival, 4977 St. Hwy. 7, Marlin.

Enjoy a bounce house, horseshoes, sack race, volleyball, hayride, food, and fellowship.

Friday–Saturday, Nov. 7–8 6 p.m. – “Stay Golden” A Golden Girls Parody Dinner Theatre at the Palace Theatre, 133 Heritage Row. Tickets include dinner, drinks, dessert, and the show.

Saturday, Nov. 8

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – 27th Annual Winter Coat Giveaway, Faith, Hope and Charity, Inc., 514 Quaid St., Marlin. Clean, gently used coats may be donated through Saturday, Nov. 1.

Contact Shirley Piper at 254-644-0296.

Saturday, Nov. 11

7 a.m. – Sacred Heart Catholic Church Annual Garage Sale, 213 N. 6th St., Lott. To donate call 254-584-5651, 254-5417224, or 254-697-5123.

Free spaces available for the public under the pavilion, first come basis.

Friday–Saturday, Nov. 14– 15

6 p.m. – “Stay Golden” A Golden Girls Parody Dinner Theatre at the Palace Theatre, 133 Heritage Row. Tickets include dinner, drinks, dessert, and the show.

Saturday, Nov. 15

All day – Texas High School BBQ Association Cookoff hosted by Chilton High School.

Sunday, Dec. 7

4 p.m. – Christmas Concert at First Methodist Church of Marlin, 411 Coleman St.

Saturday, Dec. 13

6:30 p.m. – Christmas Parade in Downtown Marlin, presented by the Marlin Chamber of Commerce.

Lineup begins at 6 p.m. at Coleman & Oaks. Free pictures with Santa, vendors, and food for the family.

Vendor spots: $40 food, $20 merchandise. Free parade entry form required.

For more information call or text Kayci Nehring at 254-422-0022, Tracy Dimerson at 254-7229404, or Candace Grams at 254-275-9632.

ONGOING EVENTS

5 to 6:45 p.m. Sundays – AWANA Club at First Baptist Church, Marlin. Biblecentered program for K–5th grade. Register at www.fbcmarlin.com or at the door. Contact Pastor Chip Parmer at 325-203 3592.

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 – American 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 Dream, 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 254640-0906 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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