AROUND TOWN (July 24, 2024)
gospel bluegrass sunday morning
First Methodist Church Marlin will hold a Gospel Bluegrass Sunday Morning on July 28 at 11 a.m. Lunch at 12 p.m. in Fellowship Hall with concert at 1 p.m. The church is located at 411 Coleman Street in Marlin.
VBS
FBC Marlin is holding its annual VBS this year, with the First Methodist Church of Marlin July 30 to Aug. 1. It will be held this year at the First Methodist Church (411 Coleman Street in Marlin) each night from 5:30-8 p.m. There will be a free meal each night, and it will be a great time for kids in our community from PK-5th grade to come and connect with each other and God.
Barbecue plates
Grace Lutheran Church in Marlin will hold its 42nd annual Barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 3, from 4:30-6 p.m. at the MMCA Building. Brisket plates for $18 donation including all the trimmings. Eat in or drive thru. Baked goods available. MMCA Building is located at 1104 N. Hwy. Bus. 6 in Marlin.
MCT Performance
Milam Community Theater will bring Charles Schulz’s beloved comic to life this summer with Clark Gesner’s classic musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The classic musical will be on stage at the Williams Event Center in Cameron July 27, 28, and Aug. 3 and 4, with additional shows at the Kay Theater in Rockdale, Aug. 10 and 11. Tickets are on sale now for the Cameron performances on the MCT website, MilamCommunityTheater.com. Tickets for the Rockdale shows are available at thekaytheater.com.
REVIVAL
The Cedar Springs Methodist Church will host a mini revival Oct. 18 and 19. Please mark your calendars. More information/ details forthcoming. The church is located at 1365 FM 2027.
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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