Band to compete in contests
The Ragin’ Red Band will compete in two marching festivals this month as members prepare for the UILRegionMarchingContest on Oct. 21 in Abilene.
Parade entries needed by Oct. 7
Nominees and other class royalty were selected recently for Albany High’s homecoming set for Friday, Oct. 11.
Ex-students plan biennial meeting
Albany Ex-Student Association invites all members to participate in several events during next week’s homecoming activities.
Reames named club sweetheart
Albany’s Riley Reames has been named Albany Lions Club sweetheart for 2024-25. Reames’sdutiesinclude supporting and promoting Lions Club projects during the year.
All commodities to deliver Friday
As scheduled, Albany families can pick up their October food commodities this Friday, Oct. 6 from 9:00to11:00a.m.,withMoran distribution scheduled on the same day instead of the usual Thursday because of a conflict.
Living history, 20th annual gala set Oct. 11-12
Friends of Fort Griffin The deadline to make reservations for the 20th annual Friends of Fort Griffin Gala has been set for Tuesday, Oct. 8, according to event coordinator Susan Waller.
Blood drive slated today
Albanyresidentsshould note the time for the next blood drive, which is set for 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chest deadline re-set for Oct. 4
Directors of the Albany Chest met on Wednesday, Sept. 18, to organize the 2024 fundraising drive, elect four board members, and vote on officers.
Circus is Coming to Town!
The Culpepper and Merriweather Circus, sponsored by Albany Lions Club, will roll into town Tuesday, Oct. 1.
SHACKELFORD 150 CLUB Celebration plans finalized
Members of the Shackelford County sesquicentennial 150 Club have finalized plans for a weekend of celebration to mark the 150th anniversary of the foundingofShackelfordCounty.
