AROUND TOWN (Nov. 3, 2021)

DRT Meeting

The Sterling C. Robertson Chapter of the DRT will meet Thursday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. in the Methodist Church Downtown Campus, 1300 Austin Ave., Waco. Our program will be a Presentation on the Women who originally organized the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in Galveston, 1891. It will include information on those women who organized the Waco Chapter. All interested persons are invited to attend and bring a guest.

 

Town Hall Meeting

Congressman Sessions is hosting a town hall in Waco for residents of Texas’ 17th Congressional District. He will provide an overview on important issues and listen to residents’ thoughts, opinions, and concerns. Congressman Sessions encourages residents to bring questions and feedback to be discussed. The Waco Town Hall will be Monday, Nov. 8, from 7-9 p.m. at University High School Performing Arts Center, 3201 S. New Road, Waco, TX 76706-3793.

 

Thanksgiving Dinner

The 29th Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the elderly and shut-in will be held on Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Faith, Hope and Charity, 405 E. First Street in Marlin. Deadline to reserve a dinner is Nov. 13. Volunteers are needed for delivery. Please call Shirley King at (254) 644-0296 with name, address, and phone number to get your dinner.

 

Holy Smoke BBQ

Marlin First United Methodist Church will host its Holy Smoke BBQ on Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mixed plates for $12. Homemade pies available. 411 Coleman Street - drive-thru from Chambers Street. For information, call (254) 883-3152. Quilt raffle.

 

 

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.

The Rosebud News

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