By Melinda L. LucasJoin friends and fellow Albany Lion fans in the parking lot of the Old Jail Art Center Friday, Oct. 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for the annual taco tailgate party. “Meet outside the museum at 5:00 p.m.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Mainstreet Players annual Murder Mystery Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Beehive Saloon.The theme for the AMP fundraiser is “A Beverly Hillbilly Wedding Rehearsal.

By Sam WallerFort Griffin State Historic Site drew a larger than expected crowd last Friday for the School Day portion of its Living History Days.Assistant site manager Eric Abercrombie said about 650 school children attended Friday’s program with teachers and parents adding to the crowd.

By Donnie A. LucasThe annual Albany Chest campaign is off and running, with directors setting a 2021 goal of $46,000. Twenty-six different organizations submitted requests for this year’s funding, all of which were considered by the board during a meeting held on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

By Donnie A. LucasLocal testing facilities reported 19 positive cases of ­COVID-19 for the week of Oct. 4-8, just one more than the prior week.

By Sam WallerThe 14th annual John Rose & Jim Law Memorial Albany Kiwanis Charity Golf Tournament and Fajita Fiesta is expected  to have a full field for its makeup date of Friday,  Oct. 15.Kiwanian Zach Maberry said 12 teams are entered with none withdrawing after the event was postponed last week.

By Sam WallerThe Albany Golf Club will conduct its annual membership meeting Saturday at the municipal golf course with the opening round of the club championship to tee off right after.A brisket lunch is scheduled for noon Saturday with the meeting to start by 12:30 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany High School seniors Bryce Asher and Ansleigh Garcia were crowned 2021 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime last Friday night of the Albany vs. Olney game.

By Sam WallerTrinity Lutheran Church will hold its annual Mission Festival at 4:30 p.m. Sunday with a hamburger and hot dog meal to follow outdoors.

By Sam WallerNeighbors in Need will conduct a fundraising sale of items at its facility on Oct. 23.Lori Reames said the sale will help clear space at the facility.The sale is scheduled for 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.“Everything is 25 cents an item unless otherwise marked,” Reames said.