By Melinda L. LucasDallas artist Colette Cope­land was busy this week putting together a multi-faceted installation in the upstairs galleries of the Old Jail Art Center, joining the staff of the local museum as they prepare for this weekend’s opening of three summer exhibitions.

By Donnie A. LucasThe opening sound of the bugle call marking the first of four performances of the Fort Griffin Fandangle is just over two weeks away, with ticket sales and rehearsals now in full swing.Fandangle office manager Jamie Parsons said that ticket sales for May are up from a year ago.

By Donnie A. LucasAfter graduating last Friday night, members of the Albany High School Class of 2022 celebrated at the annual Project Graduation event that started and ended at The Feed Store.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Fort Griffin Fandangle parade is just over two weeks away, and organizers are looking for both sponsors and entries.This year’s parade is scheduled to roll down Main Street at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 19.

By Donnie A. LucasAlthough the regular school year ended last week, some Albany ISD students will be returning for three weeks of summer school starting Monday, June 6.Summer school classes will be held from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Monday through Friday, ending on Friday, June 24.

By Melinda L. LucasA meeting about next year’s dual credit offerings at Albany High School, originally planned for this Friday, June 3, has been postponed because of the regional final baseball game scheduled for that day in Snyder.

By Sam WallerAlbany Methodist Church pastor Tim Trimble will be honored with a reception from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, with a change of location from the Feed Store to the Methodist Church fellowship hall.

By Melinda L. LucasFor the second year in a row, children who attend Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church Mother’s Day Out (MDO) were able to explore different parts of the Albany community.

By Melinda L. LucasParents are reminded to stop by the Albany News office to pick up photo packets of players in various spring and summer sports league.Packages that weren’t paid in advance or charged to established accounts can be ordered when paid for.

By Sam WallerBefore the school year even ends, Albany coaches are making plans for the beginning of a new fall sports season.Summer conditioning for all incoming seventh through 12th graders will begin Monday, June 13, and continue four days a week into July.