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.

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.

By Sam WallerCollection deadline for the Operation Christmas Child shoebox campaign is coming up quickly on Monday, Nov. 14.

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.