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.

The Kiwanis Club of Cherokee county meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at noon in the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce meeting room, 801 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, Ala.

Spring Creek Fire Department will have a Door to Door Donation Drive to update equipment during the month of July. Firefighters will wear ID Badge and will drive the fire truck for this campaign. All donations are tax deductible.

The Partnership for a Drug-Free Cherokee meets at noon in the meeting room at Lanny’s Restaurant. This meeting is for anyone concerned about our community’s drug problem. Lunch is Dutch treat.

The Cherokee County Parks and Recreation Board meets the second and fourth Wednesday at 1 p.m. at 104-B Northwood Drive in Centre.