Little Cheer Camp poised to start July 29
The Cubs Cheer Camp offers youngsters a taste of what it takes to be Albany Lions cheerleader, complete with a public performance. The camp is scheduled for Monday-Wednesday, July 29-31.
Band rehearsals set
Students in grade 8-12 who are planning to be members of the Ragin’ Red Lion Band will start preparing for the 2024 marching season on Monday, July 22 in the band hall with rehearsals for the percussion section including the pit crew. The band has a new director and assistant director this year, but summer rehearsals will be similar to last year, according to head director Jessica Watkins.
Day Camp to start July 15
More than 100 campers are expected at this year’s SummerDayCamp,which starts July 15 and runs through July 26. Donations are still being accepted for the annual event, which is sponsored by Shackelford County ResourceCenter.Thecamp will run two consecutive weeks this year, including Monday through Friday, July 15-19 and again July 22-26.
Pick-up dates change for July commodities
Pick-up dates for the July distribution of commodity foods will fall a week later than usual because of the Fourth of July holiday. According to Justice of the Peace James Breeden, who handles the program for Shackelford County, commodities will be available on Thursday and Friday, July 11-12.
Fandangle parade winners announced
The annual Fandangle Parade went off without a hitch last Saturday with over 30 entries entertaining the several hundred spectators positioned along the route through downtown Albany. “The parade was fantastic thanks to our entrants, sponsors, and volunteers,” parade co-chair Megaen Birdwell said.
Final 2 shows to be performed Friday, Saturday
With the first weekend of performances of the 86th anniversary edition of the Fort Griffin Fandangle now in the books, including a sell-out last Saturday, cast and crew are preparing for the final two shows set for Friday (tomorrow) and Saturday at the Prairie Theater. Receptive audiences were in attendance for the two performances last weekend, being treated to a collection of Fandangle songs and scenes that weave together the story of the settling of the Clear Fork of the Brazos area near Fort Griffin 150 years ago by ancestors of many local citizens.
School board approves pay raises
Salaries were raised for Albany ISD’s support and professional staff who have “topped out” on the state salary scale and also for support staff at the other end of the salary spectrum, who were below the guidelines for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) because of rising health insurance costs. A number of stipends were also addressed by the AISD trusteeswhentheymetwithnew interim superintendent Kent Lefevre on Monday, June 24.
Early deadline set next week
Albany News readers and advertisers are asked to be aware of an early deadline next week, as well as the staff’s annual vacation week coming up later in July. Because the Fourth of July holiday falls on Thursday, the usual Tuesday noon deadline is being moved back a full day to noon on Monday, July 1.
Pets to dress up for this week’s special parade
Pet owners are urged to enter their pets in the annual Pet Parade planned for Saturday, June 29. Pets of all sizes, types, and colors are welcome to take part, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
OJAC to host ‘Fancy Dancers’
Adorned in brightly colored feathers and intricate bead work, a group of Native American dancers will entertain and educate visitors to the Old Jail Art Center this Saturday, June 29. The outdoor event, which typically draws a large crowd, will begin at 1:00 p.m.
