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 threelocations, 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.

All retirees of the Cherokee County Educational Association are invited to attend the first monthly meeting of the 2012-2013 school year Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m., in the private dining room of Lanny’s Restaurant in Centre. Guest speaker will be Cherokee County’s Uniserve director, Lanny Lancaster, who will speak on new laws in education. In the event Lanny doesn’t cover a subject matter you are concerned with, there will be a brief question and answer time. A number of retirees joined the “retirees” rank this year. Sometimes they don’t realize that CCEA has monthly meetings to bring retirees up to date with pertinent information. After a short business meeting by President Billy Wayne Tillery, members are invited to stay for a “Dutch-treat” lunch and socialize with other retirees. This would be a good time to bring your spouse with you. For additional information, call 256-526-8583.

Enjoy a day of picnicing under the pavillion while children enjoy the rides in Centre City Park on Park Street in Centre.

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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.