With homecoming activities taken care of, life returnedtoamoresedate pace last week for Moran staff and students. “There’s not a lot going on,” principal Jo Hise said.

The20thannualFriends of Fort Griffin Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 12 at Collins Creek Ranch featuring “TexasMadeHonky Tonk” performer Weldon Henson.

The Feed Store will host its next Fifth Quarter gathering for local youth Friday, Oct. 11 following the Albany Lions homecomingfootballgame againsttheMilesBulldogs.

Closet Angels and The Local Exchange will both be closed for second Saturday due to conflicts with this weekend’s homecoming activities and the Shackelford 150 celebration planned for both Friday and Saturday.

First Baptist Church membersarepreparingfor their annual Chili Supper prior to the Albany Lion Homecominggameagainst Miles on Oct 11. Proceeds from the supper will be used to help send children to summer camp.

The Albany Ragin’ Red Band brought home a Division II rating from the Big CountryMarchingFestival last Saturday at Wylie High School in Abilene. The group will compete in the Seymour Marching Contest this Saturday, performing at both 12:00 noon and 5:15 p.m.

Albany students and staff members will enjoy a holidayonMonday,Oct.14 in observance of Columbus Day. This is the only holiday for the month on the school calendar.

Nancy Smith Elementary School students took part in the annual Kids on the Land program last week at the Lambshead Ranch. “The program plays along with the standards we learn in fourth grade,” NSES teacher Whitney Bennett said.

Albany FFA members have enjoyed success with animal projects exhibited at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas and the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco. At Waco, Kenzie Neve was named Champion Senior Showman and Champion Overall Steer Showman.

Shackelford County 4-H held its first meeting of the fall Thursday, Oct. 3 in advance of National 4-H Week.