By Sam WallerFor Friendship Baptist Church members, the annual Harvest Acres bazaar offers an opportunity to include people from outside the congregation in the congregation’s efforts to help those in need throughout the community.The church’s sixth annual bazaar will start at 9:00 a.m.

By Sam WallerAlbany Methodist Church will host the Albany Community Thanksgiving Service at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20.Church member Annette Harris said she felt the need to help bring the event back after it wasn’t held last year.“Some people liked having this,” Harris said.

By Sam WallerAlbany Methodist Church is conducting its annual pie drive to help the Abilene Salvation Army with its Thanksgiving meal.Local residents can contribute by bringing homemade or purchased pies to the church’s Fellowship Hall by noon on Tuesday, Nov. 22.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals continued this week for the 2022 production of “The Nativity,” scheduled for two performances on Dec. 10 and 11 at the Aztec Theater.Practices for each scene started two weeks ago.

By Sam WallerDeadline for two holiday programs conducted by the Albany Ministerial Alliance is rapidly approaching.Applications for the Alliance’s Believe Tree for Teens and Christmas Basket campaigns are due Friday, Nov. 18.

By Donnie A. LucasThere is still a little time remaining to help a teacher or staff member at Albany Jr./Sr. High strut their stuff next Tuesday with votes by donation in the Turkey Teacher contest.Donations which turn into votes will be accepted until the end of the school day this Friday, Nov. 18.

By Melinda L. LucasA “Christmas Bag” will be available Dec. 8-9 to Shackelford County families who normally get monthly commodity food, according to county justice of the peace James Breeden, who oversees the program.

By Sam WallerMembers of the Albany FFA chapter competed in the Big Country District Leadership Development Event on Monday, Nov. 14 at Cisco.“The students did a great job representing Albany FFA,” chapter adviser Chris Beard said.

By Sam WallerHaving a Thursday game has moved up the schedule for both the Albany Lions and the Albany Athletic Booster Club.The Lions will take on the Muenster Hornets at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 (tonight) at Graham’s Newton Field in the area round of the Class 2A Division II playoffs.

By Melinda L. LucasPhoto packages of flag football players that were ordered last month are now available for pickup at The Albany News, open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Packages that weren’t paid or couldn’t be charged to an existing account can still be purchased and ordered.