AROUND TOWN (July 10, 2024)
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Impacting lives together, the Nehemiah Community Outreach mission is sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Volunteer service, community sales and financial donations are ways in which the ministry is supportive to the local community. Offering back to school celebrations & giveaways (TBA), young readers book & art club, youth biblical skills for success and Christmas Giving are additional supports for the community. The outreach program will serve Marlin on the third Saturday, July 20, at 11 a.m. at the Lucille Williams Pavilion. For more information, contact Alfred Johnson, Min, (214) 356-9060 or email alfredjmin@gmail.com.
MCT Performance
Milam Community Theater will bring Charles Schulz’s beloved comic to life this summer with Clark Gesner’s classic musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The classic musical will be on stage at the Williams Event Center in Cameron July 27, 28, and Aug. 3 and 4, with additional shows at the Kay Theater in Rockdale, Aug. 10 and 11. Tickets are on sale now for the Cameron performances on the MCT website, MilamCommunityTheater.com. Tickets for the Rockdale shows are available at thekaytheater.com.
BLOOD DRIVE
Carter BloodCare will host a Blood Drive on Monday, July 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. at Golden Years Nursing & Rehab in Marlin, 318 Chambers Street. Schedule an appointment by visiting CarterBloodCare.org or Text CBDDonate to 999-777.
gospel bluegrass sunday morning
First Methodist Church Marlin will hold a Gospel Bluegrass Sunday Morning on July 28 at 11 a.m. Lunch at 12 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with concert at 1 p.m. The church is located at 411 Coleman Street in Marlin.
Barbecue plates
Grace Lutheran Church in Marlin will hold its 42nd annual Barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the MMCA Building. Brisket plates for $18 donation including all the trimmings. Eat in or drive thru. Baked goods available. MMCA Building is located at 1104 N. Hwy. Bus. 6 in Marlin.
ARC coalition
The Falls County Access, Resources and Communication (ARC) Coalition will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at noon at The Chicken Place in Marlin. Call 254-988-7146 for more information.
FOOD TRUCK
Austin Food Truck will be at the First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 10-11 a.m.
FOOD GIVEAWAY
Every second Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. at the Marlin Men’s Civic Association at 1106 N Business Highway 6.
AMERICAN LEGION
American Legion Post #31 will be meeting in a new location at the Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row in Marlin on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. They would like to remind the public of three flag disposal locations in Marlin: Judge Jay T Elliott’s Office in the Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall and the Marlin Democrat. .News Office. Contact Guy Clemmons, Service Officer (254) 227-4911.
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.
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