By Melinda L. LucasPick-up dates for the April distribution of the commodity food program will be Thursday, April 7 and Friday, April 8.Certified eligible families in Moran should pick up their monthly commodity food at the Moran City Hall between 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 7.

By Melinda L. LucasMembers of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department will host their annual Easter egg hunt at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 16 at Webb City Park.The park will be sectioned off for each individual age group.

By Melinda L. LucasThe Old Jail Art Center’s Junior Docent Corps will host Slow Art Day this Saturday, April 9, with student workers on hand from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to discuss artwork with museum visitors.

By Donnie A. LucasGrandparents Week at Nancy Smith Elementary continues today and tomorrow, along with the associated Book Fair.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany Chamber of Commerce members will be treated to a Crawfish Boil at the Depot Thursday (today) beginning at 6:30 p.m.“All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber executive secretary Mary Beth Jones said. “This is an appreciation event for all current members.

By Sam WallerMoran’s One-Act Play will perform “The Girl in the Mirror” at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 5 at the MISD auditorium.The performance is open to the public.Moran earned regional-alternate status with its performance at the District 13-1A meet on Feb. 28.

By Donnie A. LucasA total of four positive cases of COVID-19 were recorded at the three Albany testing sites last week, continuing to mark a slowdown of the virus’ spread locally.

By Sam WallerShackelford County Youth and Livestock Show participants have one more day to fulfill obligations in order to receive checks for this year’s stock show bids.

By Sam WallerGracie Price placed first in her class with her Maine-Anjou heifer March 25 at the Star of Texas Stock Show in Austin, the last major show of the season.Kenzie Neve exhibited a steer March 22, as FFA and 4-H members wrapped up a productive show year.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Membership Drive Crawfish Boil at the Depot Thursday, April 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m.“All Chamber members are invited,” Chamber executive secretary Mary Beth Jones said. “This is an appreciation event for all current members.