Rehearsals for the summer performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle started this week, and local residents interested in participating are urged to attend as soon a possible. Practices for the four summershowssetforJune 21-22 and June 28-29 are being held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during May and the first week of June before expanding to also include Wednesdays two weeks before opening night.

By Ginger Bartee Anew date has been set for this year’s Powder Puff football game according to Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins. The game will be played Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 p.m.

By Sam Waller With the school year winding down, First Baptist Albany is gearing up for a summer of programs for children and teens. While Jesus and Me (JAM) is on hiatus for the summer, there are several activities and summer camps to fill in.

By Sam Waller Community Vacation Bible School is scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, July 28-31 at First Baptist ChurchandTheFeedStore. The program, for children inPre-Kthroughsixth grade,willbeheld5:30-8:00 p.m.

Youth minister Eduardo San Lucas packs up Bibles that will be presented to each graduating senior at Sunday’s Baccalaureate. The presentation is a decades-old tradition.

Several years ago one of my colleagues in ministry was asked the question, “What are the ten most destructive decisions that a young person can make?” Here’s how my colleague, out of his own experience and his experience of working with young people over theyears,weighedinonthe question.

˚ LUNCH MENUS May 20 - 23 Monday - burger, potatoes, okra, strawberries Tuesday - tacos, beans, carrots, salsa, fruit, sherbet Wednesday - pizza, salad, green beans, fruit Thursday - hot dog, potatoes, tomato cup, fruit ˚ PRINCIPAL’SPOINTS Nancy Smith Elementary continues to see great success this week. Students and staff have had an incredible year and look forward to summer break just around the corner.

Thescheduleforthreeof the four end-of-year band concerts originally set for Thursday, May 16 at the highschoolauditoriumhas changed due to a playoff baseball game earlier in the day. The high school band, which includes grade 8 through 12, will still perform at 8:00 p.m.

Albany ISD students will be released at 12:00 noon this Friday, May 17 to allow everyone to attend Game 2 of the regional quarterfinal baseball game, which is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. that day at McMurry University in Abilene.

AlbanyPTOwillholdits final meeting of the 20232024 school year Monday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. at the Nancy Smith Elementary School cafeteria.