The Cherokee County Industrial Development Authority meets at 7:30 a.m. in the conference room of the academic building on the campus of Gadsden State Community College-Cherokee, 801 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, Ala. 35960. For more information, contact Luanne Hayes at 256-927-1805 or go to lhayes@gadsdenstate.edu..

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

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.

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.

Salem Baptist Church will hold revival Sept. 16-19. Sunday service begins at 5 p.m., Monday through Wednesday services begin at 6:30 p.m. There will be singing each evening. For more information call 256-447-7747.