Plans to open the city pool are inching forward as the City of Albany continues to work through staffing issues.

City officials now plan to host Splash Day on Tuesday, June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m., replacing next week’s Family Night. The free event traditionally signals the annual opening of the facility for the summer.

The Albany Dance Theatre will present its 76th annual recital Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium, continuing a decades-long community tradition featuring dancers from Albany, Moran and surrounding areas.

This year’s production theme is “A Night at the Movies” and will showcase more than 100 performers, ages 3 through 18. Senior dancers performing in their final recital are Mimi Ivy and Hope McBee.

Members of the Albany High School Class of 2026 were awarded dozens of scholarships during commencement exercises held last Friday, May 22.

There were 131 separate awards for the class of 36 seniors, with some scholarships split among more than one recipient, amounting to $158,830 given for the first year of college or trade school and almost $349,000 if the recipients qualify for the scholarships and stay in school over a four-year period.

The awards were given by about 50 local churches, clubs, organizations, foundations, and individuals.

Despite weather delays and a last-minute move indoors, the 2026 Nancy Smith Elementary Field Day was a success May 20 with strong community support and participation from students, staff and volunteers.

Physical education instructor and coach Ashlyn Bevel said the annual event drew an “incredible turnout,” with parents volunteering throughout the day to help activities run smoothly.

Rain early Wednesday forced organizers to quickly reorganize several events and stations before competition began.