Around Town - Falls Co.

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.

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 254-722-9404, 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 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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