By Sam Waller
A reception honoring retiring Albany Methodist Church pastor Tim Trimble will be held 2:00-4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4 at The Feed Store.
Trimble is retiring after more than 16 years in the ministry, the last nine in Albany.
“It’s kind of a come-and-go event,” organizer Annette Harris said. “We’re going to have cake and punch and visiting for a couple of hours. Anyone who wants to stay the whole time is certainly welcome to.”
By Sam Waller
The youth department of First Baptist Church of Albany will hold a spaghetti lunch fundraiser following church services on Sunday, May 22, at the Fellowship Hall.
FBC youth minister Eduardo San Lucas said there is no set price for the meal. Instead, donations will be accepted.
The event is to raise funds to send FBC youth to summer camp.
“Anybody from the community is welcome to come,” San Lucas said. “We’d love to have everybody support these kids to be able to go to church camp.”
San Lucas said plates will be available for carry-out.
By Sam Waller
Closet Angels and The Local Exchange are expanding hours during the summer.
Both ministries will open the second and fourth Saturdays for the next few months. The Local Exchange will open for one hour, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Closet Angels will be open from 10:00 a.m. to noon.
Lori Reames said Closet Angels will continue with its regular schedule of 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Mondays and 4:00-6:00 p.m. Wednesdays.
Jillian Guinn graduated Summa Cum Laude from Texas Tech University on Saturday, May 14 from the College of Media and Communications.
Because of her high grade point average, she was inducted into the elite Kappa Tau Alpha honor fraternity during a special ceremony the previous day.
On May 18, she began her new job as marketing and communication specialist for Visit Lubbock.
An Albany honor graduate, she is the daughter of Robbin Westmoreland and Shea Guinn.
By Sam Waller
Local coaches are offering two sports camps in June for students entering kindergarten through ninth grade for the 2022-23 school year.
The Albany Basketball Camp is scheduled for Wednesday-Thursday, June 1-2 at the Albany High School gym with instruction by Tate Thompson and Ryder Peacock.
Sessions are 9:00-10:30 a.m. for grades 4-9 and 10:45 a.m.-noon for kindergarten through third grade.
Registration fee is $25 per child.
Registration forms should be mailed to Ryder Peacock, 375 Ranch Road 1, Albany TX 76430.
By Melinda L. Lucas
After several game cancellations and delays because of conflicts, absences, and occasional bad weather, photos of all but one local team have been completed by the Albany News staff.
Albany’s intermediate league baseball players are scheduled to have their pictures made at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 19 at the intermediate field on Griffin Road.
By Sam Waller
The Albany Lady Lions had their deepest run in the Class 2A softball playoffs since 2018 come to an end last week with a three-game loss to Hamlin in the regional quarterfinals at McMurry University’s Edwards Field.
“We finally got the program back to where it’s accustomed to being after a couple of years hiatus with a big playoff run,” Lady Lions coach Jimmy Fuentes said. “It was good to have that happen, especially for this group of seniors who’ve dealt with a lot of adversity throughout their careers.”
By Sam Waller
Albany Independent School District will conduct physical exams for students who plan to participate in junior high or high school activities for the 2022-23 school year on Tuesday, May 24.
The exams will start at 4:30 p.m., according to Peacock.
“The girls will report to the main gym and the boys will report to the fieldhouse,” athletic director Ryder Peacock said. “This is for all sports, band, cheerleading – anything that requires a physical.”
By Sam Waller
The Albany Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a free junior golf clinic in conjunction with Central Texas Junior Golf.
The clinic for students in third through eighth grade is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Albany Golf Club.
Instruction will be by PGA professionals.
To preregister, visit the Central Texas Junior Golf Facebook page or call 325-895-0817.
Clubs will be provided for those who do not have a set.
By Sam Waller
Moran seventh through 12th grade students who have met certain criteria will be rewarded with a trip to Six Flags Over Texas on Friday, May 20 as the school year begins winding down.
Principal Jo Hise said qualifying for the trip required meeting academic and attendance standards.
“They couldn’t have any unexcused absences,” Hise said. “They could only miss seven days altogether, and they have to be passing their classes.”
