By Sam WallerLocal youth interested in playing golf are invited to a free clinic sponsored by the Albany Kiwanis Club in cooperation with Central Texas Junior Golf.The clinic for students in third through eighth grade is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at the Albany Golf Club.

By Sam WallerThe Moran High School class of 2022 will conduct graduation ceremonies at 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 27 at Bulldog Field.Four seniors – valedictorian Johnnie Hise, salutatorian Hannah Rogers,  Harmony Slaughter, and Arren Hawley – will receive their diplomas.

By Sam WallerMoran ISD will have early release at 1:00 p.m. Friday on the last day of class.“We had some extra minutes left, so we decided to treat everybody and let them go an extra half a day early,” superintendent Dr. John Denson said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Lions Club presented club Sweethearts Caitlan Lee of Albany and Johnnie Hise of Moran with scholarships on Thursday, May 12 at the weekly meeting.“We were able to provide $500 apiece,” Lions Club president Bob Skelton said.

By Melinda L. LucasNew exhibitions will open at the Old Jail Art Center with a members’ viewing and dinner reception on Saturday, June 4 and remain on view throughout the summer.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour has been scheduled for every Tuesday in June.Organizer Janna Ledbetter said the program, geared toward preschool and early elementary children, will have a theme of service to the community.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual spring cleanup day Saturday, June 11.Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones invites local residents to participate in the project aimed at beautifying Albany. A meal will be provided, Jones said.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Albany Dance Theatre Company will present its 72nd Annual Recital on Saturday, June 4.The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at the Albany High School auditorium.Admission is free.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a free junior golf clinic in conjunction with Central Texas Junior Golf.The clinic for students in third through eighth grade is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 26, at Albany Golf Club.Instruction will be by PGA professionals.

By Melinda L. LucasA blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday, May 26.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 until 6:00 p.m.