AROUND TOWN (JAN. 10, 2024)

CHILI SUPPER

The Otto Community Chili Supper will be held on Jan. 19 from 5-8 p.m. at the Community Center. Desserts will be for sale as well.

GRIEFSHARE

GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one, will be held on Wednesday mornings, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Marlin, beginning Feb. 7 until May 1, 2024. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts via video on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?”, “The Challenges of Grief”, “Why?”, “Guilt and Anger” and more. First Baptist Church is located at 309 Coleman Street in Marlin. Registration fee is $25 which covers the cost of a workbook. Participants can jump in at any session. For more information or to register, call Janet Evans at (254) 422-3536 or Ramona Watson at (254) 715-2722.

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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