The Hendrick Regional Blood Center bloodmobile will be at First Baptist Church on Thursday, July 18 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.  Hendrick Regional Blood Center supplies all of the blood and blood products used for patient care at 17 area hospitals.

By Kathy Thomson The Fort Griffin Fandangle is put on by members of the Albany community and the cast typically includes many family groups, but this year one of those ensembles was a little larger than most. “Our group is 19 strong!” Melinda Musselman said. “Viva Fandangle!

By Kathy Thomson Pick-up dates for the July distribution of the commodity food program will be this Thursday and Friday. The distribution did not take place last week because of the July Fourth holiday.

By Nolan Davis The first of four Region 14 teacher workshops hosted by the Old Jail Art Center is scheduled for Friday, July 12, with the other three being held later in July.

Local parents are reminded that summer reading at the Shackelford County Library is continuing throughout the summer on Tuesday afternoons.

By Donnie A. Lucas Summer conditioning programs for both boys and girls entering grades 7-12 are in the final stretch, with the boys meeting for two more weeks while the girls are all but finished. The boys are meeting at 7:00 a.m. Monday through Thursday until July 25.

By Kathy Thomson The Albany Athletic Booster Club’s annual kick off meeting for the upcoming school year will take place on Monday evening, July 15, at 6:00 p.m.

In celebration of Ellen Webb’s 98th birthday on July 9, her family has established the endowed Sam and Ellen Webb Albany Heritage Scholarship.

Shana and Ronnie Loftis are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, KaCee Roberts, to Kyle Beck of Abilene.

By Melinda L. Lucas Organizers at Closet Angels are planning a Back to School Bash next month on Saturday, Aug. 10, according to coordinator Lori Reames, with food, prizes, and fun along with great back-to-school clothing.