AROUND TOWN (Jan. 18, 2023)
blood drive
The Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #13902 is sponsoring a Baylor Scott & White blood drive on Sunday, January 22nd at the Westphalia Parish Hall from 8am to 11:30am. The council is providing a sausage and pancake breakfast, starting at 9am to anyone who signs up to give blood, as well as all parishioners of the Church of the Visitation. A photo ID is required to donate. To schedule your appointment go to BSWBLOOD.COM and find the Jan. 22 blood drive. Appointments are highly encouraged; walk-ins will be accepted as space allows. Give blood, the gift of life!
Master Gardeners
Announce 2023 Class
The Little River Basin Master Gardener Association of Milam County is opening registration for the 2023 Master Gardener class. Classes will meet on Wednesday mornings beginning Feb. 1 through mid-May in Cameron, Texas. The program offers a minimum of 50 hours of instruction, including field trips. The fee for the class is $175, which includes The Master Gardener Handbook valued at $100, cost of tours, and other amenities. Contact Michelle Van Meter at (713) 817-7645 or Monica Shiller at (254) 482-1575 if you are interested in taking the Master Gardener class or would like more information. The LRBMGA is a nonprofit association affiliated with the Milam County AgriLife Extension Service.
Otto Chili Supper
Otto Community Center will hold a Chili Supper on Jan. 27 from 5-8 p.m. Dine in or carry out. Adults $12, kids $6. Desserts for sale. Dine in gets free refills. The Center is located at 106 CR 1630 in Riesel.
GriefShare
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one, will be held on Tuesday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon at the First Baptist Church in Marlin beginning Jan. 24 – April 18, 2023. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts via video on grief recovery topics. Seminar sessions include “Is This Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?” and “Guilt and Anger.” Meetings will be held in the Lamplighter’s Room of the church which is located at 309 Coleman Street in Marlin. Registration fee is $20 which covers the cost of a workbook. Participants can jump in at any session. For more information, call Janet Evans at (254) 422-3536 or Ramona Watson at (254) 715-2722.
Chase Your Shadow Fun Run
Mooreville Methodist Church’s annual Chase Your Shadow 5K Fun Run will be on Feb. 4 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fun run, bake sale, brunch and fellowship. Sign up until Jan. 20. Register online at www.RunSignUp.com and search Mooreville to find race. Register in person from 4-6 p.m. on Feb. 3 or 7-9:30 a.m. on Feb. 4 at the church, 206 FM 2843, Chilton. Contact Judy Davis at (254) 883-7018 for more information.
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.
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.
Donations needed for park upgrades
The board of the Rosebud Parks and Recreation has been funding the THRIVE parks improvement plan for over six years through donations, so the Town Square Community Foundation created a GoFundMe to help finish out Phase One. Any funds donated will be used to help finish the creative play areas, fitness stations, and walking trail. Construction on the project has already begun and the campaign has raised over 75 percent of funds needed, but still needs help reaching the finish line. As of June 8, the campaign had a total of seven donations, totalling $670 of the $7,500 goal.
“Thank you in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to me,” stated Matthew Wright, avid community advocate, on the donation page.
Phase Two and beyond look to add a splash pad and other playground equipment. By the end of it, the plan will see restoration of the last two Bow String Bridges in the State of Texas. To donate via the GoFundMe campaign, head to https://gf.me/u/x6th4c. Contact Matthew Wright or Jamie Moeller for additional information.