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.

The Alabama Forestry Commission and the Cherokee County Forestry Planning Committee in Partnership with the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate their annual Arbor Day tree giveaway with assistance from the Cherokee Rose Garden Club Wednesday, Feb. 27 from noon until 2 p.m. or until the last tree is gone. The Tree Giveaway will be held at the rear of the Cherokee Center and Arena on the Gadsden State Campus (801 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre.) This year’s program is sponsored by the Cherokee County Commissioners, the City of Centre, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and The Campbell Group. There will be information about Arbor Day, how to plant trees, and several different subjects relating to trees. Some items you may want to bring are: some labels or masking tape and a pen or marker to label what species is in each bag, you may also want to bring a large trash bag to put them all in because the trees may be damp or dirty. The tree give away will include a variety of yard, shade and wildlife trees. If you have any questions contact the Alabama Forestry Commission at 256-927-3163.

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