The Albany Chest is accepting donations towards its fundraising goal of $48,000 for the 2024 campaign. As of Tuesday, very few contributions had been received, but letters are going out to previous donors and prospects this week.

A large crowd was on hand Saturday at Nancy Smith Elementary for the annualFallFest,withorganizers calling it a huge success despitetheuncertainty of the weather forecast. “We were very pleased with the turnout even though some last minute changes had to be made, “ said Brandi Lehew, organizer.

Six new members will be inducted intothe Albany chapter of the National Honor Society on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 2:00 p.m.

RedRibbonWeekatboth Nancy Smith Elementary and the junior/senior high campus wrapped up last week with winners named in contests at both schools. Thisisthe36thyearthat thedistricthasparticipated in the annual campaign that brings awareness to the dangers of drug and alcohol use.

When you read this, the election will be over, but probably not all the votes counted. Pray! The corruption in our government, CIA and FBI has been terrible! Fifty years ago we were taughtlyingwasaverybad thing.

The Feed Store will host its final Fifth Quarter gathering for local youth Friday, Nov. 8, following the Albany Lions football game against the Hamlin Pied Pipers.

First Christian Church and First Baptist Church of Albany are continuing to collect shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection for 2024, with a deadline of Nov. 18.

Rehearsals are underway for the 2024 production of “The Nativity,” with performances set for Dec.13and14attheAztec Theater. Practices are being conducted by scenes and started this week.

The fifth grade class at Nancy Smith Elementary spent three days this week studying a range of science curriculumatCampGrady SpruceOutdoorEducation Program. The students and sponsors left Monday morning, Nov.

There are still two weeks to contribute to the fourth annual Albany FCCLA Turkey Teacher Contest. Students and others vote with $1 donations to select a secondary teacher or staff member to wear a turkey costume all day on Friday, Nov.