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.

Cedar Bluff Clean Up Day will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Cedar Bluff Park, 3420 Spring St. Cedar Bluff 35959. citizens will be able to drop off tires, electronics and other items for pick up by Alabama Power. Free trash bags are available at Cedar Bluff Town Hall.

Cherokee County Parks and Recreation Board meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. in their new office at 104-B Northwood Drive in Centre, the same building where John Coggin’s law office is located. Meetings are open to the public.

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 historical Cornwall Furnace on Cherokee County Road 92 in Cedar Bluff.