By Sam WallerOnline ticket sales for CareFest continue in advance of the one-day music festival.The event, scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27 at Happy Wife Happy Life Wedding and Events Venue, is a fundraiser for ResourceCare outreach programs.

By Sam WallerDistribution of school supplies through ResourceCare’s Adopt-A-Buddy program will take place Thursday, Aug. 11 (today), and Friday, Aug. 12.Supplies will be distributed from  9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. both days at the Youth Center.

Junior high and high school cheer squads (top photo) combine for a three-basket toss at the beginning of Monday night’s traditional Ice Cream Supper sponsored by the Albany Athletic Booster Club.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions and Lady Lions cross country teams have picked up the pace in preparing for their first meet of the season.Training became a bit more intense as coach Ginger Norton has finalized her schedule, adding a meet a week earlier than originally planned.

By Sam WallerMoran’s annual community garage sale has been scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27 starting at 7:00 a.m.The deadline for community residents to register is 5:00 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25. Moran residents can register on the City of Moran and the Moran Buy, Sell and Trade Facebook pages.

By Donnie A. LucasMembers of both local volunteer fire departments have been busy the last couple of weeks, but luckily not nearly as busy as they could be considering ongoing conditions of extreme heat and drought.

By Donnie A. LucasOnline registration is currently underway for students at both Albany ISD campuses, with two in-person registration days available as well for parents who are new to the district or who require assistance registering.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s summer workshops got underway this week, with both in-person and virtual camps on the calendar for students in first grade and up.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Friends of Fort Griffin have announced the 18th annual Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 15 at Collins Creek Ranch.This year’s event will highlight Jim Sadler and the Jak Creek Band as the featured entertainment in addition to the meal and both silent and live auctions.

The Chamber office will be closed Monday, Aug. 8, through Friday, Aug. 19, for vacation.Jones said weekly Chamber luncheons will continue as scheduled on Friday, Aug. 12 and 19, at the Icehouse.