By Sam WallerFriendship Baptist Church will continue its fall tradition with the sixth annual Harvest Acres bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 19.The event has been scheduled for the Saturday before Thanksgiving since its inception. This year’s Harvest Acres will start at 9:00 a.m.

The First Baptist Church youth group will hold a bake sale fundraiser at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Bank Park or, if the weather is bad, across the street under the portico at the Albany News.Available items include brownies, cakes, cookies, pies, pastries, and more, by donation.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Community Thanksgiving Service makes its return after a one-year hiatus.The service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20 at Albany Methodist Church. Pastor Brad McBee of First Christian Church will speak.“This is always fun,” McBee said.

By Sam WallerThe Albany ISD Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) raised $850 with its field goal contest at last week’s final home football game.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Aztec Theater will again host a special evening of local singing talent accompanied by Sandy Abel as a fundraiser for the facility on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.Ticket will be sold at the door for $15, payable with cash or check only. Credit cards will not be accepted.

By Sam WallerSeveral holiday programs provided by the Albany Ministerial Alliance and ResourceCare to benefit local residents are gearing up for another season.Applications for and funding of programs providing for children through senior adults are being accepted.

By Donnie A. LucasRehearsals are underway for the 2022 production of “The Nativity,” with performances set for Dec. 10 and 11 at the Aztec Theater.Practices are being conducted by scenes and started last week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Athletic Booster Club is in playoff mode with activities planned for each week the Albany Lions advance in the Class 2A Division II football playoffs.The Lions play the Eldorado Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, in a bi-district game at the Mustang Bowl in Sweetwater.

By Sam WallerAlbany’s Cub Scout Pack 255 Wolf Den is moving right along with its project to retire unserviceable American flags.Den leader Tiffany Waddell said about 20 flags have been collected so far.“We’ve actually received quite a few flags,” Waddell said.

By Sam WallerMoran made a handful of special presentations Thursday, Oct. 27 at its final home football game of the season.