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, A.A.R.P. (American Association of Retired Persons). Will meet at 10 a.m. in the conference room of Cherokee Medical Center. Thereasa Hulgan with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will be the guest speaker. Lunch is available in the cafeteria and the public is invited to attend.

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

The Cherokee County High School Basketball Camp will be held July 30 through Aug. 1 from noon until 3 p.m. in the Centre Middle School gymnasium. For more information, call Brooke Tallent at 256-458-5376.

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.