List your upcoming community event in our COMMUNITY EVENT calendar for Free just email the event details to weeklyledger@gmail.com with the date, time, where it will be located, what the event consists of, and if there will be a fee for the public to attend.

August 1

Annual Meet Pete the Cat Day

📍 Downtown Fort Payne at the

Coal & Iron Building at 500 Gault Ave.
• Beginning at 9 AM

• Everyone Welcome
• Children will enjoy face painting, free art activities, story time, dance time, and Pete the Cat himself. Dean will be at the event to sign autographs.

August 1-2

2026 Cherokee County School Prayer Walks

📍 See the Attached Flyer for Dates and Times of Each Prayer Walk Location!

• Everyone Welcome!

ON GOING EVENTS

WEEKLY

The Parents' Morning Out!

First Baptist Church of Centre is now offering a new program, The Parents' Morning Out, designed to give parents of young children a break and some time to themselves.

📍300 East Bypass, Centre, AL 35960

Tuesday - Thursday

9 AM to 12 PM

Info. 256-927-3316

CLG - Cherokee Life Groups

📍The ROC 300 East Bypass, Centre, AL 35960

Every Tuesday

6 PM (SHARP)

Current Groups Offered:
Chemical Dependency, Family Members of Chemical Dependency-Codependency
Grief, Divorce (women only)

MONTHLY

Cherokee Connection Women's Club

Cherokee County women's non-profit club meets on the second Monday of each month.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce meeting room located on the Gadsden State Cherokee Campus, unless otherwise stated.

Guest speakers or fun-filled activities. Catered lunch provided for $9 each person. Free parking at the rear of the Gadsden State Community College. (801 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL)

Women's Club of Weiss Lake

The Women's Club of Weiss Lake meets on the second Tuesday of each month.

11:30 AM to 2:00 PM

📍Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce meeting room located on the Gadsden State Cherokee Campus, 801 Cedar Bluff Road, Centre, AL.

DO YOU HAVE AN UPCOMING EVENT AND/OR COMMUNITY ANNOUNCMENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE?

To get your upcoming events and/or community announcements listed in our Community Events, you can submit the details to The Weekly Ledger News.

Here's how you can submit your event information:

Contact: You can reach The Weekly Ledger News by phone at 256-523-1572 or by email at weeklyledger@gmail.com.
Provide Event Details: Ensure you include essential information for your event listing, such as:
- What the event is (title and description)
- When it is happening (day and time)
- Where is it taking place (location)
- Any associated costs (if applicable)
- How can people get more information (phone number or website)
Inquire about Guidelines: Contact the newspaper to find out their specific guidelines for event submissions.
Include a Photo: Consider including a high-quality photograph related to your event, as newspapers are more likely to run listings with accompanying visuals.
Follow Up: After submitting, follow up with the newspaper to confirm receipt of your information and to determine if they require any additional information.

Tips for Writing Your Event Description:

Be clear and concise: Present the information in a way that is easy to understand.
Highlight key aspects: Emphasize the most exciting or important aspects of your event.
Define your target audience: Consider who you want to attract and tailor your description accordingly.

Remember, the earlier you submit your event information, the better the chances of it being included.