AROUND TOWN (Sept. 14, 2022)
St. Paul Garage Sale
St. Paul Church is holding a giant garage sale on Friday and Saturday, September 16 & 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held in the church parsonage at 212 FM 2307 (5 miles north of Marlin off Hwy. 6). Furniture, clothing, tools, toys, kitchenware, and much more!
Community Health Fair
Falls Community Hospital and Clinic will host a Community Health Fair on Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FCHC at 307 Live Oak St. in Marlin. Bring the family for fun, food, shopping with local vendors and to learn about the services offered in the community. Contact Alexis Parsons for vendor information at (254) 803-3562 Ext 2504 or Aparsons@fallshospital.com.
Community Public Health Expo
A Community Public Health Expo is set for Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to p.m. at the Booker T. Washington Alumni Bldg., 216 Falls Street in Marlin. All ages are invited for free health screenings. Featuring the Public Health Region 7 with AgriLife Extension for rural counties. Come see if you are eligible for any services. Don’t miss the event. Need a ride? Call (254) 292-1873. Hosted by Heart of Texas Area Agency of Aging, Falls County Judge Elliott, and in partnership with Public Health Region 7 and AgriLife.
Free Program on Trees
The Little River Basin Master Gardeners (Milam County) will host a free public event on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at 6 p.m. The topic presented by two master gardeners will be “Look Into Your Trees.” The program will be held at the former Bea’s Kitchen located at 101 East Main Street in Cameron. Attendees will hear about these topics, plus be entered into a raffle to win free trees: How trees affect your life, property and utilities; How trees benefit the planet, your town and your backyard; How trees react to the heat and drought of summer 2022; Strategies to help trees survive; Tips to look for when shopping for trees this fall: roots, trunks and branches. As a kid once said, “When I walk through the trees, I feel taller.” Join us to learn more about caring for one of our greatest resources.
ST. PAUL CHURCH
ORGANIZES DAY TRIP
St. Paul Church is planning a trip to the Schulenburg area on Oct. 4 to see the highly acclaimed Painted Churches of Texas. These beautifully adorned churches, built more than 100 years ago by Czech and German immigrants, have been featured in numerous publications and television programs. The day trip, led by M&M Tours of Hewitt, will pick passengers up at St. Paul Church, 212 FM 2307, 5 miles north of Marlin. It includes transportation in a deluxe motor coach and lunch at the Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the restoration of the historic St. Paul church building. For more information, call 1-800-700-9620 or email rememberstpaul@yahoo.com.
Marlin Market on Main
Marlin Market on Main - Dates in downtown Marlin - Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williams Pavilion. For more information, please email tourism@marlintx.net.
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.
American Legion
Falls County American Legion Post 31 meets the second Monday of the month 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.