AROUND TOWN (June 12, 2024)
GRAND OPENING
The Rosebud Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Grand Opening on Saturday, June 15, at 10 a.m. for The Station, across Highway 77 from the Rosebud Post Office. The public is invited.
HAMBURGER DRIVE THRU
Perry Ladies Society 2nd Annual Hamburger Drive Thru Supper, Saturday, June 22, 5-7 P.M. or Until Sold Out. Perry Methodist Fellowship Hall, 193 CR 127 Riesel, TX. $10 - Hamburger, Chips, Drink & Homemade Dessert.
SACRED HEART PICNIC AND BBQ COOKOFF
Sacred Heart Catholic Church will hold its Annual Picnic and BBQ Cookoff on June 22 and 23. Cookoff on Saturday along with horseshoe tournament and margarita contest. Serving begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Cost is $15 per plate dine-in or take-out. Auction at 1 p.m. Church is located at 213 N. 6th Street in Lott.
MISS JUNETEENTH PAGEANT
The 7th Annual Tri County Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant will be held on June 21 at 6 p.m. at the Cultural Activities Center Auditorium in Temple. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15 at the door.
BBQ CHICKEN SALE
St. Joseph Catholic Church will have a BBQ Chicken Halves & Bake Sale on June 30. Chicken halves are $8 each, pre-sale tickets only. Pick up between 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For ticket information, contact Katie Cordova at (254) 747-5876 or Dinah Schneider at (254) 883-0043. The church is at 311 Oaks Street in Marlin.
Miss juneteenth pageant
The 2024 Tri-County Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Pageant is now accepting applications for contestants ages 5-18. Must residen in Bell, Coryell, Falls, Milam or Williamson counties. For application and additional information, email rat00001962@yahoo.com or call (254) 534-2225.
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.
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 & the Marlin Democrat News Office.
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