By Sam Waller

The Shackelford County Library’s annual children’s story hour concludes it four-week run Tuesday, June 28, but may be extended, according to organizer Janna Ledbetter.

Next Tuesday’s story hour will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

The program, aimed at preschool and early elementary children, has a theme of service to the community with visitors from the Albany Volunteer Fire Department, DPS and Shackelford County EMS. The final guests will be personnel from the Shackelford County Health Clinic.

Ledbetter said attendance so far has been great.

By Melinda L. Lucas

Seniors who are a part of the Class of 2023, along with their parents and guardians, are asked to attend a meeting set for this coming Sunday afternoon, June 26 at 4:00 p.m. in the Albany High School auditorium.

Parents will receive a packet with a calendar and other information about the students’ senior year.

Those who aren’t able to attend can pick up a packet at the high school during office hours.

By Sam Waller

Closet Angels and The Local Exchange ministries will be closed from Sunday, June 26 through Saturday, July 9, as volunteers take their vacations.

Closet Angels director Lori Reames said the main number for both ministries, 325-762-0335, may be contacted in case urgent needs arise.

Closet Angels will continue to accept donations in the blue bins, but Reames asked that items not be left outside on the patios of either ministry.

By Sam Waller

The First Baptist Church youth group will hold a bake sale Sunday, June 26 to raise funds for summer camps.

The bake sale will start at noon in the Fellowship Hall and continue until everything is sold, with donations accepted.

FBC youth minister Eduardo San Lucas said the bake sale will be the final fundraiser before youth depart for camps.

By Sam Waller

The Albany Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a free youth clinic Sunday, June 26, at Albany Golf Course.

The clinic, which will be conducted by Central Texas Junior Golf, is open to students in third through eighth grade. It is scheduled for 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Organizer Coralie Tidwell said the clinic has space for up to 40 students.

Instruction will be by PGA professionals.

To preregister, visit the Central Texas Junior Golf Facebook page or call 325-895-0817.

Clubs will be provided for those who do not have a set.

By Sam Waller

Officers of the Moran FFA chapter took part in a leadership lunch meeting Tuesday, June 21, with members of the Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate.

The lunch meeting, which was sponsored by J.C. Johnson and the Dorset Johnson LLP Attorneys in Fort Worth, was held at the Fort Worth Club and in a room that has hosted  U.S. presidents and Texas governors.

By Sam Waller

Moran ISD faculty and staff met earlier this month with Joni West of the East End Co-Op to discuss how to better meet students’ needs.

Moran superintendent Dr. John Denson said the meeting on Tuesday, June 14 was intended to help the district to provide resources for students.

“This meeting was to make sure our students who are behind can catch up,” Denson said. “We’re planning for next year and making sure everything’s in place.”

By Sam Waller

Another youth sports camp conducted by Albany coaches is scheduled for early next week.

The Albany Volleyball Camp will be held Monday-Wednesday, June 27-29.

Cost for the volleyball camp is $25 per camper and includes a T-shirt.

Sessions will be 8:30-9:30 a.m. for students entering first through third grades, 10:00-11:30 a.m. for incoming fourth through six graders, and 1:00-3:00 p.m. for rising seventh through ninth graders.

Registration forms should be mailed to M.J. Reneau at 156 Breckenridge St., Albany TX 76430.

By Sam Waller

ResourceCare is accepting sponsorships for its Summer Day Camp, which starts Monday, July 11.

“We’re taking sponsorships through the end of next week (Friday, July 1),” ResourceCare’s Mindy Ary said. “The sponsors’ names will be on the back of all the campers’  T-shirts. In order to meet the printing deadline, we’ll have to have those in by next week.”

To help sponsor the camp, contact Resource Care at 325-762-2447 or mail checks to Resource Care, Attn: Summer Day Camp, P.O. Box 2435, Albany TX 76430.

By Melinda L. Lucas

The Old Jail Art Center children’s summer workshop registration is happening now with a deadline date set for Friday, July 1.

The traditional Cultural Connections Camp, which is centered on Greece this year, will be offered both on-site and virtually to start things off on Wednesday, Aug. 3.

Two other workshops will be in-person only on Aug. 5 and Aug. 9, then the popular puppet workshop will be only virtual Aug. 10-12.