Appalachian Highlands Birding Trail Launch held Saturday, May 12, at Little River Canyon Center. Over 400 visitors supported the Little River Canyon Center's BirdFest. There were exhibits, activities, educational programs and more!
For more about AHBT visit www.alabamabirdingtrails.com

Thereasa Hulgan with Mayor Jordan of Fort Payne

Thereasa and Haley Hulgan working information booth

Thereasa talking about Ecotourism in Cherokee and Dekalb Counties of North Alabama

Participants on one of the many hiking trail (left front are Haley Hulgan and Kellie Hosler)

Home & Garden Show 2012

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Annual Home and Garden Show was held Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14, in the Gadsden State Community College-Cherokee Arena.

An estimated crowd of 2,000 attended the two day show. This year’s show proved to be bigger with 65 vendors. The show was more interactive with presentations taking place on stage while visitors were also free to visit the other booths and exhibits.

Deans Drugs sold weather radios and Channel 42 Weather Personality Mark Prater (Sponsored by "Paul Davis Restoration)" talked about the weather and the importance to listen and follow your safety plan when threatening weather is near. Never take a warning for light, as we all remember what happened on April 27, 2011. The devastation was all across Alabama. Severe weather notices were being announced from west to east as the storms traveled across the state.
We had Mayhall's Computer and the Cherokee County EMA on hand to program weather radios for the public on Friday.

The NEW Goody’s of Centre presented a fashion show Friday with local personalities modeling their new spring and summer wear.

On Saturday morning, Mrs Prudence Hilburn, gave a cooking demonstration. Mrs Prudence is from Piedmont and has received several awards for her southern cooking over the years. The crowd was able to taste her soup, cornbread, slaw and fried pecan pies.

Dr. Tina Jennings gave an Old Garden Roses and Buck Roses presentation. Tina and her Mother, Geri Sink, own "Remarkable Roses" located on Hwy 9 North in Cedar Bluff. They are both very knowledgable and helpful about roses and issues.

Participating vendors, included Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, Bath Fitter, Mattress Planet, David’s Appliance, Wall Beds of Alabama, Cherokee Humane Society, The Tractor Place, Remodeler’s Outlet, Cherokee County Historical Museum, Cherokee Home Health and Hospice, Strong Marketing, Terry Dawson Construction, Nubian Lady LLC “Sentsey”, The Original Gutter Guard, Nash Home Improvement, S&G Machine, Zypradio Broadcasting, Inc., PCA insurance LLC, Generations Bank, Cherokee County Farmers Federation Womens Leadership Committee, Celebrating Home, Thirty-One Gifts, Fort McClellan Credit Union, Orange Lister Products, Allstate Insurance company, Sarrell Dental, Cherokee County Master Gardeners, Wal Mart, Weiss Lake Improvement Association, Alabama PALS, Floyd Urgent Care, Universal Garage Doors, Snead Ag Supply, Pat’s Perfections, Lanny’s, Gideon’s International, Kirk Day, Brett Keasler, Marcie Foster, Mark Green, Shaunathan Bell, Dewanna Neyman, Sid Garrett, Judge Rains, Lanny Starr and Wade Sprouse.

We had the Weiss Lake Antique Tractor Club, Terrapin Outdoor Center, and Happenings Inflatables in the back parking lot. Pat's Perfection and Lanny's Restaurant were in the Concessions with chicken salad, bar-b-que and all the fixins.

Thanks to everyone who made this year's event a success. We look forward to next year's Home & Garden Show.

Tri-County Adventure Race 2012

Tri-County Adventure Race held April 28th, 2012. Check links for winners and pictures. Event sponosred by Alabama Scenic River Trail
Slideshow from Anniston Star
Winners list
Video

American Heroes Concert

AMERICAN HERO CONCERT 2012
Saturday, February 25

Featuring
Leah Seawright
Wade Trammell

Doors open at 6 pm
Concert begins at 7 pm
GSCC/Cherokee Arena
801 Cedar Bluff Road Centre, AL 35960

Reserve Seats $20.00
General Admission $15.00
Ages 7-12 $10.00
Ages 6 and under FREE
Tickets available at CCCOC 256-927-8455
A portion of the proceeds go to help:
www.woundedwarriorfamilyfoundation.com

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