AROUND TOWN
DRIVE THRU ONLY FUNDRAISER
There will be a Slovacek Sausage Wrap fundraiser, Friday, June 6, 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The $8.00 sausage wrap combo will include chips, drink and dessert. Sponsored by the Marlin First Methodist Church Women Auxiliary, the proceeds will go towards the Church Piano Fund. The church is located at 411 Coleman St. Please enter on Chambers Street.
TRIBUTE QUARTET IN CONCERT
Tribute Quartet from Nashville, Tennessee will perform in concert at First Baptist Church Rosebud on Friday, June 6 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to this free event. A love offering will be taken. First Baptist Church Rosebud, 111 W Main Street, Rosebud, TX 76570.
FALLS COUNTY FREE TRASH DAY
The Falls County Free Trash Day will be held Saturday, June 7, from 8 a.m. to noon (or until dumpsters are full) at two locations: Falls County Jail Site (2847 Hwy. 6, Marlin) and the Waste Collection Station (330 S. Hwy. 77, Lott). Open to Falls County residents only.
Tires (you unload), batteries, appliances and brush (under 3” diameter) accepted. No chemicals, hazardous waste, roofing materials, tractor tires, tires with rims or commercial company tires.
WESTPHALIA KC ANNUAL COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
The Westphalia Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Community-Wide Garage Sale at the Westphalia Parish Hall Pavilion, State Highway 320, Westphalia on Saturday June 7th, 2025 from 7am to Noon. BOOTH SPACE IS FREE. To obtain a booth space or be placed on a map--contact Brian Wilde @ 254-7186764. Sausage wraps and drinks will be available for purchase from the Knights of Columbus.
CRISWELL CEMETERY HOMECOMING
The 74th Annual Criswell Cemetery Homecoming will be Sunday, June 8th at 11:00 a.m. General Business Meeting followed by Singing and Communion 12:00 p.m. Lunch.
KIDS FOOD GIVEAWAY
The Central Texas Food Bank is doing a Kids Food Giveaway biweekly starting Monday, June 9 at 11:00 am at the Marlin Public Library. First Come First Serve. All CHILDREN under 18, including home school children are eligible. Upcoming Mondays will be June 23, July 7, 21 & August 4.
ROCKDALE ALCOA RETIREES MEETING
The next meeting of the Rockdale ALCOA Retirees Meeting will be held Thursday, June 12 at the Thorndale Veteran’s Memorial Hall (formerly the VFW Hall).
Doors open at 5 p.m. with a business meeting at 5:45. A BBQ meal will be available for $15. Annual dues of $10 will be collected. Dessert group A–L.
22ND ANNUAL LIONS CLUB CAR & MOTORCYCLE SHOW
Join the Lions Club on Saturday, June 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the square at the Courthouse in Marlin for the 22nd annual Lions Club Car & Motorcycle Show..
Pre-registration is $20 or $25 on the day of the show Online registration is available by emailing jay.t.elliott@gmail.com. The event will feature prizes, a 50/50 drawing, plaques and more.
2025 TEXAS ARCHEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL
Registration is now open for the Texas Archeological Society’s 2025 Field School, taking place June 14–21 in Milam and Robertson counties. Participants will work alongside professional archeologists to identify and record Native American and colonial-era sites.
Activities include excavation, lab analysis, surveys, and evening programs. Youth ages 7–14 can join a special group to learn hands-on archeology skills. Scholarships are available. Register online at www.txarch.org/fieldschool.
TRAVIS CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 2025 ANNUAL MEETING
On Sunday, June 22, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. the Travic Cemetery Association will hold their annual Business Meeting followed by delicious refreshments and catch-up chat. Preservation Rosebud Museum, 117