ResourceCareishosting its fifth annual food drive contest for the Albany and Cross Plains locations. The contest began Oct.

Lewis scholarships The Patch, a fundraiser hosted by Bethel Assembly, provided several family activities last Saturday morning in addition to selling pumpkins. “Wehadagreatturnout and lots of fun at the Patch this year,” said Christina Daugherty,organizer.

First Baptist Church of Albany will hold its annual Chili Supper prior to the Albany Lions Homecoming game against Miles on Oct 11. Proceeds from the supper will be used to help send children to summer camp.

Shackelford County 4-H will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct.

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Between 250 and 300 students met at the Feed Store Wednesday evening for “Saw You At the Pole,” a student-organized and student-led prayer event that takes place each year on the fourth Wednesday of September.

The Ragin’ Red Band will compete in two marching festivals this month as members prepare for the UILRegionMarchingContest on Oct. 21 in Abilene.

Nominees and other class royalty were selected recently for Albany High’s homecoming set for Friday, Oct. 11.

Albany Ex-Student Association invites all members to participate in several events during next week’s homecoming activities. “Beginning with the Homecoming Pep Rally Friday morning to the business meeting on Saturday morning, there will be many ways to join in,” said Buford Salters, co-president of the Ex-Student Association.

Albany’s Riley Reames has been named Albany Lions Club sweetheart for 2024-25. Reames’sdutiesinclude supporting and promoting Lions Club projects during the year.