Albany News publisher Donnie Lucas announced this week that there will not be an edition published on Dec. 28 during the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Pick-up dates for the December distribution of the commodity food program is set for Dec. 7 and 8.

More than $400 was raised Saturday, Nov. 25 for the local Toys for Tots campaign during Small Town Saturday activities, with applications due this week.

Contributions for the Albany Ministerial Alliance Christmas Program are currently being sought to cover the costs of providing for county families. Some changes were made by the Alliance this year, and families or individuals shouldapplyforassistance by attending the Dec.

A total of 55 applications have been submitted for the Believe Tree for Teenscampaign,according to The Feed Store director Tisha Wilkins. The program provides gifts for junior high and high school students in Shackelford County each year.

First Baptist Church of Albany will have Parents Day Out childcare Saturday, Dec. 9.

Aftermonthsofrehearsal, theFirstBaptistChurch of Albany youth choir will present its production of “The Agape League” musical Saturday, Dec. 9.

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Localchurchesaremaking plans for Christmas services and programs as the holiday draws near. Plans for many traditional events had not been finalized at press time but will be publicized as information is received.