The Old Jail Art Center staffisplanningseveralbig events over the next few weeks, starting with the monthly Third Thursday Studio on Oct. 17, followed a couple of days after that with the museum’s biennial auction fundraiser on Saturday, Oct.

There are still a few openings in the morning flight for the 17th annual John Rose and Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta, scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11 at Albany Golf Course.

TheAlbanyJuniorHigh Cubs football teams return to action Thursday, Oct. 10 (today) after a week off, but there have been some changes to the schedule.

With homecoming activities taken care of, life returnedtoamoresedate pace last week for Moran staff and students. “There’s not a lot going on,” principal Jo Hise said.

The20thannualFriends of Fort Griffin Gala is set for Saturday, Oct. 12 at Collins Creek Ranch featuring “TexasMadeHonky Tonk” performer Weldon Henson.

The Feed Store will host its next Fifth Quarter gathering for local youth Friday, Oct. 11 following the Albany Lions homecomingfootballgame againsttheMilesBulldogs.

Closet Angels and The Local Exchange will both be closed for second Saturday due to conflicts with this weekend’s homecoming activities and the Shackelford 150 celebration planned for both Friday and Saturday.

First Baptist Church membersarepreparingfor their annual Chili Supper prior to the Albany Lion Homecominggameagainst Miles on Oct 11. Proceeds from the supper will be used to help send children to summer camp.

The Albany Ragin’ Red Band brought home a Division II rating from the Big CountryMarchingFestival last Saturday at Wylie High School in Abilene. The group will compete in the Seymour Marching Contest this Saturday, performing at both 12:00 noon and 5:15 p.m.

Albany students and staff members will enjoy a holidayonMonday,Oct.14 in observance of Columbus Day. This is the only holiday for the month on the school calendar.