First Christian Church invites anyone interested to come to the Fellowship Hall for a craft day on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Senior Sunrise.

There are elementary students who need a little encouragement. Community members are again being sought to share time serving as mentors to students at Nancy Smith Elementary School during the new school year.

Albany ISD students and staff get a day off for the first holiday of the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day.

Pick-up dates for the August distribution of the commodity food program provided by Shackelford County are Sept. 5-6.

The 38th annual First Impressions Invitational Pig Sale is expected to be the biggest yet. The longest-running livestock sale in the U.S., which benefits Shackelford County youth who participate in the county stock show, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.

The Albany Chamber of Commerce board will continue discussingwhetherto change from a weekly luncheon meetingtoamonthly schedule at its September meeting. The Chamber will hold its regular Friday luncheons onAug.30andSept.

Time is nearing for the Albany Chamber of Commerce community-wide garage sale. Registration began Tuesday and will continue through Wednesday, Sept.

The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 General Election, which includes the presidential race along with several state and local elections, is Oct.

Applications for Albany Chestfundingwillbeavailable starting on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with directors expected to set a request deadlineofFriday,Sept.27.