AROUND TOWN (Jan. 5, 2022)

Blood Drive

Knights of Columbus Council #13902,  in conjunction with Baylor Scott & White Blood Center, is sponsoring a blood drive on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the parish hall in Westphalia.  A free pancake and sausage breakfast will be available from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. To register & schedule your appointment go to BSWBLOOD.com. Walk ins will be accepted. Special thanks to all donors in giving the “gift of life”.

Chili Supper

Otto Community Center Chili Supper will be held on Friday, Jan. 14, from 5-8 p.m. Adults $10. Kids $5. Free refills. Desserts for sale.

American Legion

Falls County American Legion Post 31 meets the second Monday of the month. This month is Jan. 10 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.