AROUND TOWN (March 5, 2025)
WESTPHALIA KC FISH FRY
Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council #13902 will sponsor a drive-thru Shrimp & Fish Fry every Friday evening beginning March 7 through April 11. Plates will be “to go only” starting at 3:30-7:15 p.m. (or until sold out). Plates will consist of fried shrimp, fried fish, beans, slaw and french fries. Cost will be $15 per plate. Plates can be picked up in a drive-thru lane behind the Westphalia Parish Hall, 3000 State Highway 320, Westphalia. Proceeds support the KC’s charity goals for the year.
MEALS ON WHEELS GOLINDA
The City of Golinda is excited as the Meals on Wheels Waco will service its area. Everyone is invited to the Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Drive, every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Golinda City Hall, starting Jan. 28, 2025. All seniors are welcomed to join in for fun, fellowship and food. For more information or to reserve lunch, call Lisa at (254) 881-7333 or (512) 585-5741 or Jo at (254) 881-1698.
GRIEFSHARE SEMINAR
GriefShare, a special help seminar and support group for people experiencing grief over the loss of a loved one, will be held on Saturday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, Feb. 1 to May 3, 2025, at the First Baptist Church, 309 Coleman Street, in Marlin. GriefShare features nationally recognized experts via video on grief recovery topics. Participants can jump in at any session. A registration fee of $20 covers the cost of the workbook. Everyone is welcome! For more information or to register, go to https://www.griefshare.org/groups/247582 or call Janet Evans at (254) 422-3536.
FOOD GIVEAWAY
Gospel Lighthouse Church lglesia El Faro Food Giveaway every second and fourth Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bring your own box and bag. Park and walk in at 100 Eddins Street. No ID required.
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.
FAlls county arc
The Falls County Access, Resources and Communication (ARC) Coalition meets every first Tuesday of each month at noon at The Chicken Place in Marlin. Call (254) 988-7146 for more information.
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