By Sandy Morris Easter will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4 this year, and local churches are announcing special services and activities.  Community Easter Service The Ministerial Alliance continues to work on plans for the Easter Community Service.

MMPC youth minister Spencer Newsom covers a local student’s head with shaving cream during a game at last week’s Junior High Worship Night at the Feed Store. Students were treated to dinner, with a devotional and fun packed into the evening.

By Sandy Morris The Old Jail Art Center has always offered a variety of opportunities, and visitors may have been on docent-led tours, utilized printed guides or interactive ­kiosks, or participated in scavenger-style text tours.

By Sandy Morris The Albany Girls Softball Association is ready to kick off the season and will hold a ‘Field Day’ at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 13 at Webb Park on the Albany softball field.  Registration Jacey Shack, president of AGSA, said registration has been extended through Saturday.

By Sandy Morris A raffle and a brisket plate fundraiser have been arranged at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 21 to benefit local resident Kristi Brooker.

By Sandy Morris During the season of Lent, Catholics and other denominations often abstain from eating meat on Fridays.

By Sandy Morris The annual Chamber Membership Drive Crawfish Boil has been scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15.  The boil will be held at the Golf Course and is intended as an appreciation event for current Chamber members, as well as an opportunity to join the Chamber. 

By Sandy Morris The Albany Volunteer Fire Department has announced its annual Easter egg hunt set for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3. The egg hunt will take place at Webb City Park, and age groups will be divided.

By Sandy Morris Local and area high school students recently had two opportunities to hear Power1 Ministry speaker Riley Israel deliver his message of encouragement, hope and inspiration.

By Sandy Morris With the Lenten season underway, local churches are announcing events leading up to Easter, which will be celebrated on Sunday, April 4.