Girls Night Out 2011

Girls Night Out Scholarship Fundraiser, "A Red Carpet Affair" was held Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Gadsden State Cherokee Center & Arena Sponsors: TDS Telecom, Cherokee Medical Center, Centre Florist, and Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce.

The doors opened at 6pm, as the ladies arrived they entered on the red carpet with the paparazzi at the entrance. Ladies were given a program and free door prize ticket, with a champaigne glass of "apple juice and sprite" from the fountain. The ladies had a chance to visit with the Vendors and view all the beautiful decoarted Tables.

Music was provided by Gadsden State Community College Mixed Ensemble. Buffet lines opened at 6:30. Caterer was Pat’s Perfection. A delicious meal of Stuffed Pork Loin, Chicken Cordon Bleu, loaded mashed potatoes, french cut green beans, rolls and drinks. Ladies from the community baked and donated cakes for the Cake Dessert Bar – self serve.

Welcome and Entertainment began at 7:00. The long await of “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” entered Elizabeth Taylor look-a-like, Janie Minick. She was great. She brought tears and laughter reliving Elizabeth's life story.

Thanks to the following Vendors who provided tonight’s fabulous door prizes Patti Ford Photography, Initial Outfitters, Thirty One, Celebrating Home, Gracy Bug’s Boutique, Family Care Center, Centre Florist, Blue Heron Studio, Scentsy, Cricket’s Linens & Things, Mary Kay, Ideal Weight Loss Clinic, The Willow Tree, Designing Dreams, Merle Norman Cosmetics. Door prizes drawn at random throughout the evening

Cakes were provided by: Joy Perry, Luanne Hayes, Barbara Cochran, Frankie Powell, Johnna Lindsey, Ginger Cobia, Thereasa Hulgan, Susan Hall, Margaret Hillhouse, Lori Harris, Sue Ellis, Lana Evans, Ella Ween Myer, Paula Coggin, Sherian Brashier, Cothran’s Bakery, Johellen Short, Linda Greene

Table Decorators: Ann Snead "The Picnic"; Susan Livingston & Frankie Powell "Days of Wine & Roses"; Shelly George, "The Help"; Sheila Barrett "Afternoon Tea"; Amy McCord, "Diva Girls"; HMCI Alecia McGatha "Steel Magnolias"; Johnna Lindsey "Breakfast at Tiffany’s"; Luanne Hayes "Under the Tuscan Sun"; GSCC Martha Lavender "Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend"; Designing Dreams- Sherry Chesnut "The Wedding Planner"; Harris Auction Barbara Harris "Witches of Eastwick"; Fort McClellan Credit Union - Ashley Mobley "Confessions of a Shopaholic"; Kay Davis & Dewandee Neyman "The Greatest Show on Earth"; Shelia Barrett "The Great Pumpkin"; Somer Nowak "Deeply Rooted"; Women’s Club of Weiss Lake "Gone With the Wind"; Women’s Club of Weiss Lake "Hooray for Hollywood"; Anne Shumaker "The Right Stuff"; CCHRC Beverly Moon "Secretariat"; Beverly Daniel & Joan Richardson "My Fair Lady"; Tammy Steed "The Sweet Life"; Johnson RX "The Bee Movie"; Joy Perry "Out of Africa"; Cherokee Medical Center "Swing Time at Cherokee"; The Willow Tree "Pretty In Pink"; April Woodfin "Dinner and a Movie"; Centre Florist "Before the Stroke of Midnight"

The Girls Night Out Scholarship Fundraiser Events are held to raise money for students attending the Gadsden State Cherokee Campus. With your help from previous GNO events, we have been able to raise over $18,000.00. We appreciate everyone's dedication and support!!

For more pictures of the night's event visit our Facebook.

Merle Norman Cosmetics opens in New Location

Merle Norman Now Open in New Location -
A familiar sight in downtown Centre for more than 40 years is no more – Merle Norman has now moved to a new location on the bypass.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony conducted by the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce to commemorate the opening of the new location took place Thursday (September 15th) morning – and it was a somewhat bittersweet affair for owner Kelly Myer.

Myer told us that Merle Norman had been at 151 West Main Street since 1969 – however – when the opportunity to move into a new, larger, more modern facility came about – she decided it was an opportunity that was simply too good to pass up.

One of the major factors in her final decision was that Merle Norman has always been known for their commitment to customer service – and the new location at 1484 Chesnut Bypass, will allow for higher visibility and easy access with more parking, plus a bigger selection of merchandise to choose from.

Open Monday – Friday 9:00am – 6:00pm / Saturday 9:00am – 2:00pm.

Picture and information provided by Mark Summers with WEIS Radio.

Rebuild northeast Alabama Challange Grant Kick-off Event

Rebuild northeast Alabama Challange Grant Kick-off Event
August 11, 2011
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Cherokee Center & Arena
(Campus of Gadsden State Community College)
801 Cedar Bluff Road, Bldg. A
Centre, Alabama

FREE Benefit concert to raise funds for tornado recovery for DeKalb, Cherokee, Calhoun, Etowah & Talladega counties.
Music compliments of Tyn Tymes Band of Gadsden, AL. Playing hit tunes from the 60’s and more.

DONATE & help us meet a $100,000 challenge grant:
At the concert or online @ www.yourcommunityfirst.org
or mail your donation to:
P. O. Box 1826
Anniston, AL 36202

Challenge Grant Kick-off Event for Tornado Recovery
A fund dedicated to rebuilding lives in northeast Alabama
256-231-5160 www.yourcommunityfirst.org

TheatreCentre presents Andrew Jones and Friends

Andrew Jones with Shining Stars of Cherokee County

Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 14th, 15th & 16th
7:00 pm each night

Sarah Chesnut, Keion Brooks, Sandy Lea, Lana Evans, Brenda Loveless, Katie Hill, Jason & Jamie Lecroy, Pat & Mary Leigh Hill, Megan McGatha, Brian Jennings, Bill & Karen Scroggin, Randy Jones, Sucresa West

Country, Religious, and Broadway

Live Band

at Gadsden State Cherokee Arena
801 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960

2011 Cherokee County Rescue Squad Bass Tournament

July 16, 2011 at Little River Marina(formerly J.R.'s) Cedar Bluff, Alabama
Sign up on site that morning or call 256-927-3001 for information.

$1,000.00 Guaranteed 1st place
(other places determined by number of entries)

Safe Daylight Until 3pm, cst
Blast off determined by signup numbers

$100.00 entry fee per boat - $5.00 Big Fish

Tournament rules apply

Proceeds will go to benefit the Rescue Squad

Free Benefits CheckUp

Benefits CheckUp exist to help the millions of older adults and persons with disabilities who are eligible for public and private benefits, but not receiving them. The service is simple, free and confidential.

Get a FREE Benefits CheckUp

First, we gather some basic information from you. Then, based on your answers Benefits CheckUp provides:
A report that tells you about places that can help with medicines, power/gas bills, food, Medicare costs or other help.
Help with forms.
Phone numbers for more help.

For more infomration contact our Enrollment Center
Area Agency on Aging/East Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission
1130 Quintard Avenue, Suite 300
Anniston, AL 36201
800-243-5463

WHEN: Tuesday, July 26, 2011
WHERE: Gadsden State Cherokee Campus
801 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, Alabama 35960
TIME: 8:00am - 2:00pm

No appointment needed. Please bring picture ID, proof of income, Social Secutiry card, Medicare card, list of medicines, current utility bills. Must be present for application/interview.

Waterfalls, Wingdings, Wine

Decatur, AL – Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association announces the kick-off of Waterfalls, Wingdings, and Wine, the third of its four-part 2011 advertising campaign to promote North Alabama. Waterfalls, Wingdings, and Wine is a celebration of the majestic waterfalls, jumpin’ wingdings, and tasty Alabama wines.
North Alabama is blessed with many beautiful waterfalls. The 90-foot waterfall at Noccalula Falls Park located in Gadsden is legendary. Princess Noccalula is said to have jumped to her death from these falls because her father forbid her to marry the man she loved. DeSoto State Park, Little River Canyon National Preserve, and Bankhead National Forest all feature waterfalls throughout their parks. Cathedral Caverns located east of Huntsville, AL is home to the largest frozen waterfall. It’s not quite summertime without a good wingding or two, and North Alabama has some good ones! The Rogersville Bluegrass Festival, W.C. Handy Music Festival, Ardmore Crape Myrtle Festival, and the World’s Largest Yard Sale all take place in July and August and are crowd favorites. And what’s a wingding without a little wine? The Alabama Wine Trail features 11 Alabama family operated wineries. Wills Creek Vineyards in Attalla and Jules J. Berta Vineyards in Albertville are two North Alabama wineries that grow their own grapes and produce their own wines. Visitors can purchase their favorite bottle of wine after visiting the tasting rooms. So, come to North Alabama and partake in all the fun and festivities.
AMLA will promote the 16 North Alabama counties with their 2011 campaigns. Each of these campaigns will highlight the many unique attractions, events, festivals, and food that make North Alabama a travel destination.

About Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association (AMLA)
AMLA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the travel industry within the 16 northernmost counties of the state. It is supported by 500-plus members consisting of chambers of commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureaus, attractions, campgrounds, festivals, communities, counties, golf courses, restaurants, tour operators, accommodations, vendors, financial institutions, and individuals. Counties included within the AMLA region are Blount, Cherokee, Colbert, Cullman, DeKalb, Etowah, Franklin, Jackson, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, and Winston. Additional information on North Alabama destinations, accommodations and special events is available from the AMLA by calling 800.648.5381 or by visiting www.NorthAlabama.org or www.ThinkNorthAlabama.com.

Cherokee County Auburn Club

CHEROKEE COUNTY AUBURN CLUB

Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Social 6:00 pm • Dinner and program 6:30 pm
Cherokee County Health and Rehab Center Education Bldg
877 Cedar Bluff Road • Centre, AL

With Special Guests:
Terry Henley ’73, Former Auburn player and member of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Kate Larkin, Office of Alumni Affairs
Cost: $15 per person

Reservation deadline: July 14
Mail check to Cherokee County Auburn Club
P.O. Box 25, Centre, AL 35960

For more information, call:
Charles or Hilda Moody at 256-927-5987

Weiss Lake 50 yr Celebration

Join us on Saturday, July 2nd at Liberty Day in Cedar Bluff. Help us celebrate the 50 year anniversary of Weiss Lake and Weiss Dam. Program under the Town Park Pavilion begining at 10:15. Sponsored by Alabama Power. Recognizition of current and past empolyees of Weiss Dam, History and Economic Impact presentation of Weiss Lake, giveaways, cake and water. Also a special presentation in memory of Mr F.C. Weiss, former Alabama Power Engineer and name sake of Weiss Lake.

Liberty Day is an all day event in the Cedar Bluff Town Park with vendors, entertainment, games, inflatables, antique cars and tractors and lots of food. The annual Fireworks show begins at 9pm with live music broadcast on WEIS Radio 990AM and 100.5FM

Chamber Monthly Breakfast

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Monthly Breakfast & Networking Opportunity

Thursday, June 16th - 8am
at the Chamber Meeting Room


Guest Speaker: Scott Bolton
Site Manager Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant
and Fort McClellan
Fort McClellan Credit Union, Chairman of the Board

Topic: Volkswagen Plant, Chattanooga, TN
Economic Impact for TN, AL, and GA

Please RSVP by 06-14-2011 to 256-927-8455 or cccoc@tds.net www.cherokee-chamber.org

Paddle Weiss Lake

PADDLE WEISS LAKE
June 24-26, 2011
Register online at active.com before
June 15th
$85.00 per person

Liberty Day, Cedar Bluff

19th Annual Liberty Day in Cedar Bluff Alabama
July 2,2011

Father's Day Annual Bass Fishing Tournament on Weiss Lake

Saturday, June 18th from 5am to 2pm
Little River Marina and Lodge

$75.00 per boat, with $5.00 per boat big fish entry

1st place guaranteed $1,000 cash prize
additional prizes up to 3rd place

All proceeds go to the Cedar Bluff Fire Department

For more information or to register contact the Town of Cedar Bluff
at 256-779-6121 or Chief Shane Woodham at 256-557-3738

Memorial Day Weekend on Weiss Lake

Spend Memorial Day relaxing on Weiss Lake in Northeast Alabama. We are located in the Centre of the ABC Triangle (Atlanta, Birmingham, Chattanooga) Less than a two hour drive.

Fishing and boating are welcomed. Enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets on the water.

Take a break from cooking ... eat well at several local restaurants. Visit our web site at www.cherokee-chamber.org for a listing of Chamber Member Restaurants found in our Directory. Come as you are.

Rock climbing at Cherokee Rock Village

One of the best kept secrets has been rock climbing at Cherokee Rock Village in the Sand Rock/Leesburg area. Atop Lookout Mountain, overlooking Weiss Lake. 200 ft boulders of limestone and quartz. Breathtaking views. Many walking and hiking trails. Primitive camping available.

Native Americans lived in the area from 8000BC to the Cherokee Indian Removal in 1838.

Some improvements are taking place at CRV. Please be patient with the upgrades. We think you will like them. A project by the Cherokee County Park and Recreation Board and Cherokee County Commission.

Located off Highway 68. Turn onto County Road 36 (Valley Street). Go 1.5 miles to County Road 70, turn left. Keep bearing right as you travel up the ridge. Go approximately 3 1/2 miles to the park.

Enjoy yourself!!!

Camping on Weiss Lake

Weiss Lake offers great camping spots. You can find a list of Campgrounds on our web site at www.cherokee-chamber.org