By Kathy Thomson
The annual Albany Chest campaign is well underway, and although one-half of the goal set for the 2019 campaign has been deposited in the account, another $19,010 is still needed before the end of the year in order to meet the target amount of $42,000.
According to Chest treasurer Paige Adair, $22,990 had been collected as of Tuesday, Nov. 19.
By Kathy Thomson
Albany fans are invited to join in several of the activities planned by the Albany Athletic Booster Club to help motivate the Lions to be at the top of their game for Friday’s playoff bout with the Windthorst Trojans at Newton Field in Graham.
Kickoff for the area game is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22.
There is a team dinner at the Feed Store at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, sponsored by the senior parents.
By Kathy Thomson
Signup is underway for local fifth and sixth grade boys and girls who want to play in the Albany Little Dribblers Association youth basketball league, according to organizer Clint Chapman.
“The deadline to sign up is Saturday, Nov. 30,” Chapman said.
The registration fee is $35, and sign-up forms were sent home with students this week. The fee and completed paperwork should be returned to the elementary school office or given to Chapman by the Nov. 30 deadline.
The registration fee includes a team shirt.
OUR BASKETBALL SEASON IS NOW UNDERWAY. WITH THE START OF THE SEASON, THERE ARE SOME ISSUES AND POLICIES THAT WE NEED TO ADDRESS.
Conduct of students and fans at the games should be supportive of the players.
WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN THE FACT THAT WE CONSIDER OURSELVES TO BE A “CLASS ACT.” OUR CONDUCT AS A STUDENT BODY AND COMMUNITY ARE ON DISPLAY AT THE BASKETBALL GAMES. INAPPROPRIATE CONDUCT GIVES THE WRONG IMPRESSION, AND AS ADMINISTRATORS, WE ARE ASKING OUR STUDENT BODY AND FANS TO PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING:
By Kathy Thomson
Once again this year, members of the Albany Ministerial Alliance have organized a Christmas basket drive, and applications for the holiday food boxes are currently available at the Resource Center and at several of the local churches.
Shackelford County residents who wish to be included in the Albany Ministerial Alliance’s annual Christmas basket drive need to turn in their completed applications before Friday, Dec. 6.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Friendship Baptist Church invites everyone to attend their “Harvest Acres” on Saturday, Nov. 23, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The gift and food bazaar will offer baked and craft items for sale. Benches and other larger items will be offered in a silent auction.
A free-will donation lunch of pulled pork and chips will be served starting at 11:00 a.m., and an evening meal of soups and chili will begin at 5:00 p.m.
By Melinda L. Lucas
Members of the community and of all local church congregations are invited to gather Sunday, Nov. 24 for the traditional community-wide Thanksgiving service.
The program is scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the Albany Church of Christ.
The community service is sponsored annually by the Albany Ministerial Alliance.
Members of the Alliance will participate in the program, with the message to be delivered by Jeff Turner, pastor of First Baptist Church.
By Melinda L. Lcas
Families are invited to celebrate Native American Heritage Month, specifically targeted to the Tonkawa tribe, at the Old Jail Art Center’s free family festival this Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon to 3:00 p.m.
“Our Tonkawa Heritage festival this weekend will celebrate the lives and culture of Native Americans with ties to our area of Texas,” said OJAC education coordinator Molly Merck.
The Tonkawa Indians worked alongside and traded with families living at Fort Griffin during the late 1800s.
By Kathy Thomson
The month of October has been designated as Head Start Awareness month since 1982, and this year local Head Start family services coordinator Stephanie Jaco asked local leaders to help her implement one of the recommended activities.
By Kathy Thomson
The annual Toys for Tots fundraising luncheon will be held at the Youth Center on Sunday, Nov. 24, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Marine SSgt. Doug Beaty coordinates the local Toys for Tots campaign, and he will cook brisket and other meats for the free-will donation barbecue meal. Albany High School National Honor Society members will serve the meal and provide sides and desserts.
The Toys for Tots program provides Christmas gifts for Albany children ages zero to 11.
