AROUND TOWN (October 26, 2022)
Oktoberfest
Fundraiser
A fundraiser for the Marlin Senior Civic Center will be held on Friday, Oct. 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 104 Hays Street in Marlin. Pork loin plates with pork loin and gravy, spaetzle, green beans, dessert and tea for $12 donation. Eat in or carry out.
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, October 29, 10 a.m. to noon at the First Baptist Church in Marlin. Registration cost is $5. For more information or to register contact Janet Evans (254) 422-3536 or Ramona Watson (254) 715-2722.
BBQ Chicken Dinner
Flag Hall will have a BBQ Chicken Dinner on Oct. 30 at the hall in Cyclone. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Price is $12 per plate. Dine in or plates to go. Put Flag Hall in your GPS to get there. Call Bobby Hoelscher at (254) 913-0915 for information.
Wild About wildscapes
The Little River Basin Master Gardeners (Milam County) will host a free public event on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 1:30 p.m. The topic presented by Master Gardener Marilyn Jekel will be “Wild About Wildscapes.” The program will be held at the First United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 112 North Travis in Cameron. Attendees will hear about these topics: What is wildscaping? How to create and maintain a wildscape. Ways to lure butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds and other “wild things” to your backyard or other area (park, common greenspace, etc.). Benefits of wildscaping. Certifying with the National Wildlife Federation. Reaping the rewards.
Food For Families
Please help Central Texans with the products people need most: canned meats like tuna, chili, or chicken; canned vegetables, cereals, baby food, peanut butter, dry beans, rice, flour, sugar, corn meal, pasta and sauces. You can donate online at www.kwtx.com/foodforfamilies or on Nov. 18 at HEB in Marlin. All donations go to the community in the county collected in.
Free Thanksgiving
Dinner
Free Thanksgiving Dinner for the Elderly (Age 65 and older) will be held Nov. 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Faith, Hope & Charity, 405 E 1st Street, in Marlin. Sponsored by Fath, Hope & Charity: Concerned Citizens, Organization for Youth Inc., Salvation Army, Apple Sport Ford, HEB, Sam’s Club of Waco, Brookshire Brothers Robinson, First National Bank, Citizens State Bank, Bancorp South, Falls Community Hospital and Sonic. Deadline to reserve a dinner is Nov. 5. Contact Shirley King at (254) 804-0196 or (254) 644-0296 with name, address and phone number to get your dinner.
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.