By Sam WallerShackelford County 4-H held its annual Friendsgiving celebration Sunday, Nov. 13 at The Feed Store in addition to conducting the monthly meeting and working on community service projects.

By Melinda L. LucasShackelford County has been included in a state of disaster because of ongoing drought conditions, according to information received recently by county judge Robert Skelton.

By Melinda L. LucasAn Albany blood drive is set for today, Nov. 17.Hendrick Regional Blood Center will park the bloodmobile at First Baptist Church at the usual time from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.

By Donnie A. LucasTwelve new members were inducted into the Albany chapter of the National Honor Society last Sunday at the high school auditorium.

By Donnie A. LucasThe Albany Junior High theater class presented the comedy “Once Upon a Clothesline” by Aurand Harris for the public on Tuesday, and in One Act Play competition on Wednesday in Stamford.Results of the district contest Wednesday were not available at press time.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany elementary and junior high students are entering the UIL competition window starting this week with the one-act play competition and writing events.

By Donnie A. LucasAlbany students and staff members will be dismissed starting at 3:00 p.m. next Tuesday for the Thanksgiving holidays.Unlike past years, classes will be in session for a full day rather than having an early release.

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.