By Melinda L. LucasThe annual membership meeting of the Fort Griffin Fandangle Association is set for Tuesday, Oct. 10 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany FFA chapter has elected officers for the 2023-2024 school year and has already started working on a number of community projects.

By Donnie A. LucasDonations of canned and non-perishable food items are currently being collected by students at both the elementary and the secondary schools as part of a competition that will benefit the local food bank.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Ragin’ Red Band will compete Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Big Country Marching Festival at Wylie High School in Abilene.The Albany band will take the field at 11:30 a.m., according to director  William Vaughan. The public is invited to attend.

By Sam WallerMembers of Albany Methodist Church are forming teams to assist with the Shackelford County House at Houses for Healing in Abilene.Church and community members helped build the house in 2021 with volunteers signing their names on studs used in the construction.

By Sam WallerLocal residents will have the opportunity to purchase pumpkins for fall at 9:00 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30 during Bethel Assembly’s The Patch fundraiser at the Bank Park.

By Sam WallerThe Albany chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes will take part in the Fields of Faith program Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Graham’s Newton Field.Fields of Faith is an event where students challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ.

By Sam WallerFirst Baptist Church of Albany will host a Legacy Banquet honoring longtime church members at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 at The Feed Store.Each honoree will be escorted by a deacon and his wife, FBC interim pastor Stan Alcorn said.

Anthony Ceder will preach his last sermon as pastor of Matthews Memorial Presbyterian Church on Sunday, Oct. 1.Ceder is stepping down to be on staff at Grace Commons Church in Boulder, Colorado.

By Sam WallerMembers of the Shackelford County 4-H Horse Club enjoyed a visit Monday, Sept. 18 with the Six White Horses from Hardin-Simmons University.Club member Faith Fry organized the program as part of her role as an Equine Ambassador.