By Donnie A. LucasThe fifth grade class at Nancy Smith Elementary will spend three days next week studying a range of science curriculum at Camp Grady Spruce Outdoor Education Program.The 34 students and four sponsors will spend three days and two nights at the camp at Possum Kingdom Lake learning...

By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H will have a potluck dinner at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 for its annual Friendsgiving meal at The Feed Store.The club will hold a regular monthly meeting following the meal to work on community service projects.On Saturday, Nov. 12, Horse Club members will meet...

By Sam WallerCollection deadline for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign is coming up quickly on Monday, Nov. 14.First Christian Church pastor Brad McBee, who helps coordinate the local project, said shoeboxes may be brought to First Christian Church or taken back to the participant’s...

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.

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.Proceeds...

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.

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.The Student Health Advisory Council is a committee of board appointed AISD employees, parents, and community members to assist the district in ensuring...

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.

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.ResourceCare works hand in hand...

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.“After this week we will have been through all the major scenes at least once,” director...