By Lynsi Musselman Two local churches are planning to mark the new school year with kick-off events for their children’s ministries. Friendship  Baptist Church Friendship Baptist Church will host a back-to-school coke float party on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.

By Lynsi Musselman Albany Kiwanis organization hosted a youth golf camp this past Monday through Wednesday for 20 aspiring young golfers. Kiwanis Club member and avid golfer Ken Lawrence helped organize the event at the Albany Golf Club with Abilene Country Club golf director Jimmy Tidwell.

By Lynsi Musselman Shackelford County residents are reminded to pick up the August distribution of the commodity food program. Dates to receive the commodities are Thursday, Aug. 6 and Friday, Aug. 7, with no restrictions. On Thursday, Aug.

By Lynsi Musselman With school starting soon, local churches are getting back to Sunday school and other regular church activities suspended during the summer break and COVID-19 restrictions. Albany United  Methodist Church Adult and children Sunday school classes got back underway last Sunday.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany Chamber of Commerce annual garage sale will take place on Saturday, Sept. 12. Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones said participants can register to get on the map between Aug. 24 and Sept. 1.

Family and friends gathered at the Red Brick Rose in Graham, Texas on May 30, 2020 to celebrate the marriage of Rachel Viertel and Timothy Williams. The bride’s grandfather, Arthur Lee Viertel, officiated the ceremony.

By Lynsi Musselman Residents wanting to squeeze in one last swim at the Albany city swimming pool have until Sunday, Aug. 2, before the pool is closed for the season. Pool manager Jennifer Bowman said the pool’s closing coordinates with Albany’s two-a-day sports schedule.

By Lynsi Musselman Monday, Aug. 3 is the deadline for parents to register their children for the annual Adopt-A-Buddy school supply program sponsored by Resource Care. Applications are available for pickup at the front desk of the Resource Center.

A worship night is planned at the Feed Store on Saturday, Aug. 1, and is open to all local junior high and high school students.

By Lynsi Musselman The Albany Ministerial Alliance sponsored Vacation Bible School began this summer’s “Concrete & Cranes” on Sunday, July 26 and wrapped up the annual event on Wednesday, July 29 at the City Pool with a “Family Night” program, hot dog and nacho supper, and swimming.