By Donnie A. LucasNot to diminish any of the success of the Albany High School band earning a sweepstakes award last week, but the current group is not the first Albany band – or even the second – to earn the distinguished designation.

By Donnie A. LucasAnother annual Albany Classic Car Show is gearing up for Saturday, April 16 in downtown Albany, with the public urged to come view dozens of vintage cars and trucks.Organizer and car enthusiast Robert Snyder said he has had a good response so far of owners planning to attend.

By Donnie A. LucasExcitement is building with final touches being made to the traditional Sampler of the Fort Griffin Fandangle, which is just over a week away on Saturday, April 16 at the historic Matthews Ranch for the first time in 25 years.

By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the April distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 7.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Webb City Park.The park will be sectioned off for each individual age group.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s Junior Docent Corps will host Slow Art Day this Saturday, April 9, with student workers on hand from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to discuss artwork with museum visitors.

By Donnie A. LucasGrandparents Week at Nancy Smith Elementary continues today and tomorrow, along with the associated Book Fair.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany Chamber of Commerce members will be treated to a Crawfish Boil at the Depot Thursday (today) beginning at 6:30 p.m.“All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber executive secretary Mary Beth Jones said. “This is an appreciation event for all current members.

By Sam WallerMoran’s One-Act Play will perform “The Girl in the Mirror” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at the MISD auditorium.The performance is open to the public.Moran earned regional-alternate status with its performance at the District 13-1A meet on Feb. 28.

By Donnie A. LucasA total of four positive cases of COVID-19 were recorded at the three Albany testing sites last week, continuing to mark a slowdown of the virus’ spread locally.