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 two locations, the one in Centre and another at 5511 Main St. in Hokes Bluff. The Center is currently helping more than 100 families per week and thanks the community for its continued support. Director is Cindy McGinnis.

Cherokee County Chapter 3216, American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), will meet Wednesday, Jan. 4, at 10 a.m., in the conference room of Cherokee Medical Center. Doris Salter, manager of Cherokee Manor, will be the guest speaker. The public is invited and lunch is available in the cafeteria.

The Centre Lions Club meets at noon at Lanny’s Restaurant in Centre.

During the month of January, the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Restaurant Month to help promote local eating establishments. Some local restaurants will be offering specials throughout the month in observance. To find out which restaurants are participating and the specials they are offering, call the Chamber at (256)927-8455.

The Cedar Bluff Util;ity Board will meet at 4 p.m. at 3360 Old Highway 9.