Around Town - Falls Co.

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, November 15

33rd Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the elderly and shut-in will be held on Saturday November 15, from 10 am - 1 pm for ages 65 and older that live in Falls County. Meals will be prepared at Faith, Hope and Charity, 405 East First Street, Marlin, Texas. Sponsored by: Faith, Hope and Charity; Concerned Citizens Organization for Youth, Inc., Salvation Army, Brookshire’s, 1st National Bank, Outback Steak House, HEB, RJ’s Fence, Walmart, st. Paul Community church and Falls Community Hospital and Clinic.

Contact Shirley Piper 254644-0296 or 254-252-0218 with name, address, and phone number to get your Thanksgiving Dinner. Volunteers Needed - Delivery 32 boxes.

Saturday, Nov. 15

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

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - 33rd Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Elderly & Shut-in. (Sponsored by Faith Hope and Charity: Concerned Citizens Organization for Youth, Salvation Army, Brookshire’s, 1st National Bank, Outback Steakhouse, H-E-B, RJ’s Fence, Walmart, St.

Paul Community Church and Falls County Community Hospital and Clinic.)

Contact Shirley Piper 254644-0296 or 254-252-0218 with name, address and phone number to get your Thanksgiving Dinner.

*Volunteers needed for delivery of 32 boxes, contact Shirley Piper.

Sunday, November 16

9:00 am to 4:00 pm - Westphalia Alter Society Craft Show in the Westphalia Parish Hall,114 CR 3000, Lott. 45+ Vendors & Raffle. Chicken Dressing & Chicken Spaghetti Casseroles - $12 each. Lunch available. Admission $2.

For information, call 254 913-7245

Sunday, Dec. 7

4 p.m. – Christmas Concert at First Methodist Church of Marlin, 411 Coleman St., Marlin. Featuring Musicians: McFarland Strings and Singers, Daron Ston (pianist), Zachary Moore (pianist), Bruce Thompson (Bass), Hand Bells, Sue Patterson (organist)

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. every Sunday – AWANA Club at First Baptist Church, Marlin. Bible-centered program for K–5th grade.

Register at www.fbcmarlin. com or at the door. Contact Pastor Chip Parmer at 325-203-3592.

7 p.m. every first Wednesday - Lodge meeting 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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