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.

All retirees of the Cherokee County Education Retirees Association re invited to attend the Wednesday, Dec. 12 monthly meeting at the Cherokee County Public Library, beginning at 11 a.m. Before starting the meeting, Billy Wayne Tillery, president, will conduct a short business meeting. The theme for the meeting is “Christmas Fun for the Retirees!” Members ask that you bring some finger food of your choice and a wrapped “unisex” give as members will play “Dirty Santa.” The entertainment will be hosted by Marion Formby. After a round of gift exchanging, members will have time to much on finger foods and before leaving, share the spirit of Christmas joy with any and everyone. For addition information, call 256-526-8583. Just a reminder, the Cherokee County Education Retirees Association will meet at the Cherokee county Public Library at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. Make sure you bring along with your “thinking cap” as you will be challenged on a few “brain-power” games!

Visit the beautiful Rock Village, home of some of the best hiking and rock climbing throughout the world. Enjoy fresh air and beautiful scenery. Go to the intersection of U.S. Highway 411 and Highway 68 in Leesburg, turn right, turn left on Cherokee County 36, to the intersection of County Road 36 and County Road 70, turn left and follow the signs.

Visit the historic Cornwall Furnace on Cherokee County Road 92 in Cedar Bluff.

Cherokee Home Health is recruiting volunteers. For more information, please call 256-927-1144.