The Family Care Center at 1014 West Main St. includes a Thrift Store open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Family Care Center helps others by giving clothing, food and possibly hope to families in their time of need. The Center asks for your help by supporting its thrift stores. There are currently three locations, the one in Centre, another at 5511 Main St. in Hokes Bluff and another in Cedar Bluff. The Center is currently helping more than 100 families per week and thanks the community for its continued support. Director is Cindy McGinnis. The SO-COOL (School’s Out-Camp of Organized Learning), sponsored by Centre Rotary Club is now being held each weekday, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the National Guard Armory in Centre next to Centre City Park. The SO-COOL program began several years ago as a way to offer constructive activities for those children too old for baby sitters but not quite old enough to be left on their own. For more information, call the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce office at (256)927-8455. Centre Lions Club will meet at noon at Lanny’s Restaurant in Centre. Alexis Missionary Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 17-21 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. each evening. Mill Creek Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 17-21 beginning at 6:30 p.m. each evening.

Mr. Bobby Dewayne Hyatt, 41 of Piedmont passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. Mr. Hyatt was a native of Calhoun County and worked as a handyman. Mr. Hyatt is survived by his brothers; Eugene (Pam) Coggins of Centre, Gene (Mary) Hyatt of Jacksonville, sisters; Brenda Coggins of Piedmont, Barbara Reeves of Jacksonville, Joyce (Darmas) Barnes of Georgia, and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hyatt was the son of the late John Wesley and Edna Cromer Coggins. A memorial service for Mr. Hyatt will be held on a later date. Perry Funeral Home is in charge of Cremation arrangements. www.perryfuneral.net.