By Kathy Thomson
Steak grilled to perfection, Doug Moreland & the Flying Armadillos filling the fresh night air with boot scootin’ music, auctions, and an open bar are all planned as part of the Friends of Fort Griffin 16th Annual Gala on Saturday, Oct. 5, at the site of the Town of Fort Griffin, on Collins Creek Ranch.
Invitations were mailed out earlier this month, but it is not necessary to receive an invitation to attend.
By Kathy Thomson
Docents at the Old Jail Art Center went on an overnight trip to Fredericksburg earlier this week, and the group is planning a trip to New Orleans next spring, according to Susan Waller, member of the OJAC travel committee.
“We wanted to go on a one-night trip,” said Waller. “We decided to go to Fredericksburg because everybody loves Fredericksburg; it has such fabulous museums, restaurants, and shopping.”
The recent adventure included 17 docents and guests.
By Kathy Thomson
The Culpepper & Merriweather Circus is coming to Albany in just a few days, sponsored by the Lions Club, with shows at 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6 behind Nancy Smith Elementary School.
One of the circus clowns will be at the local elementary schools tomorrow, Sept 27, to visit with the students, tell them a little about the circus, and pass out coloring pages and a discount coupon. Completed coloring pages can be turned in for a chance to win prizes.
By Kathy Thomson
Albany High School seniors are still eight months away from earning their diplomas, but fundraising for the traditional after commencement Project Graduation party is already underway.
“We have 44 seniors this year,” said Tammy Clark, one of the parents who is helping to coordinate the events. “That’s a large class, so we are trying to get a jump with Project Graduation. We want to be able to make it a great event for our seniors.”
By Melinda L. Lucas
The University Interscholastic League announced earlier this month that four students from Albany High School have been named to the 2018-2019 All-State Journalism Staff.
Current seniors Addison Asher and Alayna Koemel, along with juniors Tana Thompson and Hannah Trail, were recipients of the honor, four of about 100 student journalists from all classifications across the state.
By Kathy Thomson
Members of the Albany Parent Teacher Organization have started planning for the 2019 Fall Festival, and students and parents from all grade levels are encouraged to sign up and help with the annual fundraiser.
This year, instead of handing out the sign-up sheets to class representatives at a scheduled meeting, organizer Malarie Sutton plans to hand deliver forms to each campus.
By Kathy Thomson
Albany junior high seventh grader Kenzie Neve won the overall cattle showmanship belt buckle at the 61st annual Jones County Fair in Anson last Saturday.
Neve also placed in both of her steer classes.
She took second in Class 3, English steers and second in Class 4, English steers.
Brayden Hawkins was the cattle judge.
By Kathy Thomson
Pumpkins, train rides, games, face painting, and other opportunities to make special fall family memories will be offered at Bethel Assembly’s “The Patch” in downtown Albany at the Bank Park next Saturday, Oct. 5.
Free activities planned by Pastor Luke Spraberry and the members of Bethel Assembly include various games, face painting, pumpkin story time, a petting zoo on Saturday afternoon, a corn pit, and photo booths for fall family pictures.
By Kathy Thomson
Abilene Christian University professor Dr. Rodney Ashlock will give the message during a special service next Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. at the Albany Church of Christ, and everyone in the local community is invited, according to pastor Sonny McCauley.
“We are hosting an area-wide singing in our building next Sunday, the 29th,” said McCauley. “There will be a cappella singing and a message. All are invited, and we are having a meal after the service.”
Ashlock is an assistant professor and chair of Bible, Missions and Ministry at ACU.
By Kathy Thomson
The monthly star gazing party, Stars and Skies of Texas, will be held at Fort Griffin State Historical Site from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 28.
The event is included in the cost of admission to the old cavalry fort, and will be held in the baseball field at the campgrounds.
Other activities at the fort on Saturday will include a Guided Fort Tour from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Guided Fort Tour
