By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School students entering grades 11 and 12 will again have the opportunity to take dual credit courses during the upcoming school year that earn course credit for both high school and college.

By Sam WallerFuture Albany cheerleaders can get a start on learning what cheer is all about Monday-Wednesday, July 24-26 at the 2023 Cheer Camp.The camp for children age 3 through sixth grade will be held at Albany Junior/Senior High School’s auxiliary gym.

By Sam WallerFive youth and four adults from Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church have spent this week in Belize as part of a mission team.

By Sam WallerPreregistration is continuing for Albany Community Vacation Bible.The event, sponsored by the Albany Ministerial Alliance, is for children age 4 through those who have completed sixth grade and is scheduled for Sunday-Wednesday, July 30-Aug. 2. Preschoolers must be 4 years old by Aug.

By Donnie L. LucasThe first-week Summer Day Camp sponsored by ResourceCare began Monday, July 10 at the Albany Youth Center, with almost 140 campers enrolled, but about 80 attending.

By Sam WallerAlbany Golf Course will host two fundraising tournaments later this month sponsored by the Shackelford Youth and Livestock Association and the Albany Masonic Lodge.

By Sam WallerPreseason practice for Albany High School football and volleyball programs will begin Monday, July 31.

By Sam WallerFundraising for the Albany football monument fund has reached $35,000 toward the goal of $50,000, according to Albany Athletic Booster Club president Cari Heatly.

By Donnie L. LucasThe first of a two-week Summer Day Camp sponsored by ResourceCare is set to begin Monday, July 10 at the Albany Youth Center.This year the program is split between July 10-14 and July 24-28 to accommodate a number of the high school age workers to attend church camps.

By Melinda L. LucasChamber of Commerce members are reminded that there will be no Friday luncheon this week because the Icehouse Restaurant is closed for its annual week of vacation.Chamber manager Brandi Lehew said that Chamber lunches will begin again on July 14 at the Icehouse.