By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H held its first club meeting of the year Monday, Oct. 3 at The Feed Store, electing officers and kicking off National 4-H Week.

By Sam WallerTrinity Lutheran Church will hold its annual Mission Festival at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, with Rev. Dr. Solomon Yadessa of the Multi-Ethnic Ministry of North Texas this year’s speaker.

By Sam WallerBethel Assembly’s The Patch fall celebration was deemed a success with the pumpkin market selling out completely.The event was held Saturday at the Bank Park. Proceeds benefit Bethel’s community ministries.“Everything went great,” organizer Betsy Spraberry said.

Albany students will have a holiday on Monday, Oct. 10 in observance of Columbus Day.The staff will also have a holiday if they have fulfilled the required numbers of workshop hours.Classes will resume for all AISD students on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at the regular time. The bell will ring at 7:55 a.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FCCLA Chapter hosted two homecoming mum-making workshops this week for students in fourth through sixth grades.Members of the organization put together supply kits for students, then held two workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band will compete Saturday at the Big Country Marching Festival at Wylie High School in Abilene.The Albany band will take the field at 2:30 p.m., according to director  Will Vaughan. The public is invited to attend.

By Melinda L. LucasThe last day to register to vote in the Nov. 8 mid-term election is next Tuesday, Oct. 11, delayed a day because of Columbus Day.

By Donnie A. LucasThe 18th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch featuring Jim Sadler and the Jak Creek Band in addition to the meal and both silent and live auctions.

By Donnie A. LucasEntries for the 2022 homecoming parade set to roll through downtown Albany next Friday, Oct. 14 are being accepted until 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, according to high school principal Glen Hill.

By Donnie A. LucasPlans for 2022 Homecoming festivities are mostly set for Friday, Oct. 14 with students and exes gathering for a pep rally, parade, and football game where homecoming royalty will be presented at the half.The homecoming game is planned for Oct. 14 at 7:00 p.m.