By Donnie A. LucasWith dress rehearsal and opening night for the 84th anniversary performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle a week away, just about everyone involved in the annual outdoor production is rehearsing or preparing on a daily basis.

By Melinda L. LucasLocal businesses and residents are encouraged to join with patriots across the United States next Tuesday, June 14 in the annual cele­bration of Flag Day.

By Melinda L. LucasThe next family festival at the Old Jail Art Center is planned on the first Saturday of the Fandangle season, June 18, celebrating sunshine.The free event will be held from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m., with activities mostly in the Marshall R.

By Donnie A. LucasA wide variety of activities will be offered in Albany during the last two Fridays and Saturdays in June to help entertain the crowds of visitors coming to town for the Fort Griffin Fandangle.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal residents are invited to a free concert by the Houston Boychoir next Thursday, June 16 at the Aztec Theater.The special performance is hosted by Dr. Richard Stasney and the Stasney Cook Ranch starting at 7:30 p.m.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour got underway Tuesday, June 7 with a visit from the Albany Volunteer Fire Department.The program continues from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.  on Tuesday mornings through the end of the month.

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H members Riley Reames and Faith Fry combined for 11 quality awards, including four blue ribbons, for their submissions to the Texas 4-H Photography Contest.

By Sam WallerShackelford County EMS will offer an EMT course beginning Thursday, June 30.Classes will be held 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. each Tuesaday and Thursday at the Shackelford County EMS Building located at 840 Gregg St. in Albany.

By Sam WallerDeadline for submissions to Albany Study Club’s annual Quilt Show is Friday, June 10.The Quilt Show will be held the two Fridays and Saturdays during Fandangle, June 17-18 and 24-25, at the Whitney Theatre.The show is free to the public and will be open from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe number of positive test results for COVID-19 dropped to just three patients last week, reversing a trend of growing numbers three weeks prior.