AROUND TOWN (Oct. 4, 2023)
Kosse Methodist Bazzaar
Mark your calendar for Oct. 6-7 for the 43rd annual Kosse Methodist Church Bazaar. White elephant sale on Oct. 6. Food, crafts, bake sale, canned goods, games for the kids, auction, raffle, silent auction and more fun on Oct. 7. For raffle tickets, contact, Mary Brantner at (254) 883-8392.
STEAK, STEIN & WINE FESTIVAL
The Cameron Chamber of Commerce is excited to partner with 44 Farms to kick off a great day of the Steak, Stein & Wine Festival on Oct. 14 in downtown Cameron. A 44 Farms New York Strip steak dinner with all the trimmings will be served on Saturday evening with two dinner times, 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Get them while the supply lasts, call the Chamber at (254) 697-4979. Tickets are $50 each. Art/Craft and other vendors will be on the square with our Farmers Market, with jams, jellies, pickles, relishes, soaps, baked goods, tea towels, embroidered items, boutique items, , crocheted items, jewelry, ugly drum smokers, homemade tie-dye, and more. Actitivities for everyone. Music will be performed throughout the day, starting with Rocking with the Oldies by the Cameron Car Club. Then later hitting the stage are some newcomers, Lorin & Steve, DJ Scott Leonard, New Trinity Gospel Singers, KCD Band, and ending with a great band for a Street Dance and music with the Gordon Collier Band. Visit steaksteinwinefestival.com for more information and a schedule of events.
Air Show and Fly-in
Cameron Municipal Airpark will host the 2023 Air Show and Fly-In on Oct. 21, featuring four aerobatic acts. There will also be food trucks available. Event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
gRIEFSHARE
SEMINAR
Surviving the Holidays is a helpful, encouraging seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. The seminar features video interviews with counselors, grief experts, and other people who have experienced the holidays after their loved one’s death and who offer practical suggestions and reassurance. Those who attend will receive a Survival Guide filled with practical tips, encouraging words, journaling ideas, and exercises for daily help through the holiday season. The seminar will be held Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the First Baptist Church in Marlin. Registration cost is $10, which includes refreshments and the Survival Guide. For more information or to register contact Janet Evans (254) 422-3536 or Ramona Watson (254) 715-2722.
turkey and
dressing dinner
St. Joseph Catholic Church Turkey & Dressing Dinner Sunday, Nov. 5. Cost is $15 per plate. Dine in or take out. 11 a.m. until sold out. Turkey, Dressing and all the trimmings. 311 Oaks St. Marlin.
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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