Lifetree Café in Center will have discussion on “Why Islamic radicals hate America and the West” at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. Admission to the 60-minute event is free. Lifetree Café is located at The Little Fox Marketplace, across the corner from the Rio Theatre in downtown Center. Lifetree Café is a place where people gather for conversation about life and faith in a casual coffee shop-type setting. Questions about Lifetree may be directed to Rick Lindsey at 936-332-8312.