AROUND TOWN - COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Sat. May 23
(10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) HWY 77 Cafe presents its 4th Annual Car Show at 1101 US-77, Rosebud, Texas! $10 per participant. Sponsors, judges, and categories to be announced soon. For more information and to register your vehicle, call 254583-4444 (12 to 3 p.m.) Grand Opening of “Just-4-Fun” Social Lounge at 367 N. Hwy. in Lott! Live music by Brian Davenport, Jypsy Sun and Cast Iron Shoes. Adult arcade games, pool table, holistic wellness, food, and fun, plus a menu of mocktails and alcohol-free drinks.
Tuesday, June 2
(8:30 to 9:30 a.m.) Coffee with a Cop. Chat with members of the Marlin Police Department in an informal setting at Mc-Donald’s, 1430 Live Oak Street, Marlin.
Friday - Saturday, July 3-4
The Smokin’ Rumble BBQ Cook-Off will be held in Rosebud, featuring barbecue competition and community activities.
Saturday, Oct. 31
Halloween on Main Street will take place in downtown Rosebud, offering a community celebration for families and children.
Saturday, Nov. 7
The annual 100+ Garage Sales event will be held throughout Rosebud, featuring communitywide yard and garage sales.
Friday, Dec. 4
The Christmas Parade will take place in Rosebud, bringing the community together for a holiday celebration.
ONGOING EVENTS
6:00 to 7:00 p.m. every Tuesday - MA.A.RLIN TX Group, 12 Step Recovery Progra.m.. Meeting address is 929 Hwy 6, Marlin, Tx. Call or text 254-252-0126 with any questions.
5 to 6:45 p.m. every Sunday – AWANA Club at First Baptist Church, Marlin. Bible-centered program. for K–5th grade. Register at www.fbcmarlin. com or at the door. Contact Pastor Chip Parmer at 325-203-3592.
7 p.m. every first Wednesday - Lodge meeting 3 p.m. every third Saturday – Voter Registration at Pauline and Jane Chilton Library, 400 Oaks St., Marlin. Sponsored by Citizens Empowerment Project.
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Fridays – MCC Kids College Friday, hands-on learning program for children. Info: mccandyou.com or 254-299-8888.
10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays – Meals on Wheels, Golinda Senior Activities Center, 7039 Golinda Dr. Contact Lisa at 254-8817333 or Jo at 254-8811698.
Second Thursday monthly – We Shop Local Ladies Night Out. December 11 special event.
9:30 to 11 a.m. second and fourth Saturdays – Food Giveaway at Gospel Lighthouse Church Iglesia El Faro, 100 Eddins St., Marlin. Bring a box or bag. No ID required. 9:30 to 11 a.m. fourth Tuesday monthly – Food Truck Distribution at First Baptist Church/Golden Years parking lot.
Noon, first Tuesday monthly – Falls County ARC (Access, Resources, Communication) Coalition meeting at First Baptist Church, 309 Coleman, Marlin. Contact 254-9887146.
6 p.m. second Monday monthly – American Legion Post #31 meeting at New Falls County Historical Museum, 145 Heritage Row, Marlin. Flag disposal boxes located at Falls County Courthouse, Marlin City Hall, and the Marlin Democrat office.
9 a.m. to Noon Mondays and Thursdays – Dominoes at Marlin Senior Center.
9 a.m. to Noon Wednesdays – Bingo at Marlin Senior Center.
2 to 4:30 p.m. third Saturday monthly – Jamboree at Marlin Senior Center. Building rental $200/ day with $100 deposit.
1 to 4 p.m. first and third Monday monthly – Sewing with a Drea.m., Faith Hope and Charity, 405 E. First St., Marlin. Ages 12–99, bring your own machine. Contact Shirley Piper at 254-6440296 or Adrienne Luster Rias at 254-422-0561.
10:30 a.m. Tuesdays – Children’s Story Time at Marlin Library.
6 p.m. fourth Thursday monthly – NAACP meeting at The Hitching Post, 5029 State Hwy. 7.
After school – Boys & Girls Club at Marlin Elementary School. Tutoring, enrichment, and health skills. Cost $20 per child. Contact Richard Thompson at 254-981-0304 or rthompson@bgctx.org.
Noon second Tuesday monthly – Marlin Lions Club meeting at The Chicken Place. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. first and third Monday monthly – Veterans Assistance, Caritas of Waco, 365 Coleman St. Appointments: Jason McCarty 254-6400906 or 254-832-5971.
4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday– Wednesday – Faith, Hope and Charity after- school tutorials for grades K–5. Enrichment Thursdays; sewing second Tuesday; monthly birthday celebrations. Volunteers welcome.
9 a.m. to Noon (dates vary) – Veterans Outreach Case Manager Tony Long available at Samaritan House in Marlin. Call 254-753-4593 ext. 203 for more information.
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