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.

Jacksonville State University Canyon Center will host the Annual Canyon Christmas Event from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Little River Canyon Center. The center staff welcomes children of all ages to come and experience a wide range of activities ranging from storytelling and crafts to discount gift shopping and visits with the one and only Santa Claus. For more information go to http://www.canyoncenter.org.

Visit the historic Cornwall Furnace on Cherokee County Road 92 in Cedar Bluff.

Cherokee Home Health is recruiting volunteers. For more information, please call 256-927-1144.