By Sandy Morris

Various activities will  take place in Albany during the last two Fridays and Saturdays in June to coincide with the annual influx of visitors coming to town for the Fort Griffin Fandangle. 

Free events offered on all four of those days include a quilt show, tracker organ concert, calliope concert, car museum, viewing the Picket House, longhorns on the Courthouse Square, a film at the Aztec Theater, and exhibits at the Old Jail Art Center. 

By Sandy Morris

The staff at the Old Jail Art Center has three new exhibits scheduled to begin in June, as well as a couple of other upcoming events during the Fandangle season. 

The first two new exhibitions are set to open with a members’ viewing and reception at the OJAC on June 12 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Debuting at the opening will be Linda Blackburn: Borrowed Trouble and Michael O’Brien: Prairieland Portraits. Both exhibits will remain on display through Aug. 21. 

By Sandy Morris

After opening its doors informally a few weeks ago, the Senior Citizens Activity Center will host a grand opening and ribbon cutting at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 11.

The event is open to the public and will  honor the late Rodney Alexander and his family. 

A ribbon cutting conducted by Chamber of Commerce members will be followed by a reception and refreshments. 

By Sandy Morris

Local businesses and residents are encouraged to join with patriots across the United States next Monday, June 14 in the annual cele­bration of Flag Day.

Individuals and business owners who have their own flags are asked to put them up for the day, except in case of inclement weather.

By Sandy Morris

The Albany Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual community-wide clean-up day on Saturday, June 12.

All area citizens are encouraged to come out and help work on projects aimed at beautifying the town of Albany, and the annual clean-up day is a good way for many people to get volunteer hours.

“All volunteers can meet at the Depot at 8:00 a.m.,” said Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.

By Sandy Morris

Local cowboy Will LeMay finished his eighth grade year by winning big at the Texas Junior High Rodeo Association Region 3 competition and earning a trip to the state finals. 

LeMay finished the regional contest as the breakaway roping champion, winning second place in goat tying and fifth in team roping, as well as coming out as the Region 3 finals team roping champion.

  He went on to complete in those same events at the TJHRA state finals last week in Gonzales. 

By Sandy Morris

Recent Albany High School graduate Addie Beth Denton will compete at the Texas High School Rodeo Finals scheduled for Sunday, June 6 to Saturday, June 12 at the Taylor County Expo Center in Abilene. 

This will be Denton’s fourth year to qualify for the THSR state finals.

Texas is divided into 10 regions, and each region sends the top 10 individuals to the state competition in Abilene. 

Competitors who land in the top four will advance to the National High School Rodeo finals held in Lincoln, Nebraska in July.

By Sandy Morris

The Albany High School Class of 2020 has a surplus of money in last year’s  class activity fund that has been divided between the 42 seniors from the class.

Class parent Susie Beard said the money can be picked up at the AHS office from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m..

“Students will have to sign that they received the money,” said Beard.
“All money must be picked up before Aug. 1, but the school would like these funds picked up as soon as possible.”

By Sandy Morris

A community-wide clean-up day, promoted annually by the Albany Chamber of Commerce, has been scheduled for Saturday, June 12.

All area citizens are encouraged to come out and help work on projects aimed at beautifying the town of Albany, and the annual clean-up day is a good way for many people to get volunteer hours.

“Those who would like to volunteer can meet at the Depot at 8:00 a.m.,” said Chamber manager Mary Beth Jones.

A blood drive is scheduled to take place in Albany next Thursday afternoon, June 10.

Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park its bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

­COVID-19 antibody testing is offered at no charge for donors who successfully donate.

The blood center depends on volunteer blood donors to supply 100 percent of the blood that is used for patient care at 17 area hospitals.