Wednesday, July 17, 2019
12:00 PM
Greenview Golf Club catered by The Turn Restaurant

The CEO program (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) began in Illinois more than 10 years ago and is now in more than 50 communities. Through a partnership with 6 area high schools, the Centralia Chamber of Commerce, and the Salem Chamber of Commerce; the Little Egypt CEO Program will begin in Fall 2020 to help develop the next generation of local entrepreneurs.

Highlights of the Program:

• This program allows students to start new, REAL businesses.

• Graduates have a better understanding of business management and decision making, which helps them become more employable members of the workforce.

• Creates networks of existing businesses and young entrepreneurs, which alleviates "brain drain" and keeps our local workforce healthy!

Presentation by Austin Brooks of the Midland Institute about the numerous benefits to the community and its students. He will share success stories from other CEO Programs.


July Spotlight on Business: TitleMax.


Please RSVP to learn more.
This luncheon is open to the public, but RSVP is required for lunch.
$10 per person.
Please contact the chamber office 618-532-6789 orcarol@centraliachamber.com

Additions, changes, or cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance.
If you RSVP and are unable to attend, we will invoice you for the $10 lunch.

Gaetti Sports Academy Ground Breaking on Thursday, July 18th at 10:00am

Centralia, IL (July 15, 2019) – On Thursday, July 18th at 10:00 am, the Gaetti Sports Academy will host a groundbreaking ceremony at the location of its new building on the grounds of the old Meadow Woods Country Club at 1750 Tee Lane in Centralia. Gary Gaetti, a Centralia native, has been working with his development partners, Meadow Woods Holdings, to design a premier sports development facility in Centralia that will serve the Southern Illinois region. Through the signification assistance from the City of Centralia and recent cooperation from the weather, this project is ready to get started.

Centralia’s Economic Development Director, Rose Aldag-McVey, states, “the City is excited that the first phase of the Meadow Woods Development is beginning construction of this total estimated 4.6 million dollar project.”

In addition to Gary Gaetti, on hand for the event will be fellow professional player Kirk Rueter, Centralia Mayor Herb Williams, Former Mayor Tom Ashby, City Councilmen and City Staff, and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Marcus Holland. All members of the community are welcome to participate in the groundbreaking.

FREE for all ages!

Prizes, raffle tickets, arts and crafts, sports and activities, therapy animals, face painting, health screenings, preventative care, healthy living, and lots more!

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, Felician Wellness Center, and Centralia Recreation Complex.

Mad Science will put on an exciting show for summer readers! Kids get thrilled by science while experiencing the world of sound and much more! Kids get tuned-in to learning with exciting demonstrations and experiments including a surprisingly loud Dinosaur-in-a-Can, the glowing Electric Pickle, and kid-created Thunder Storm!

Thursday, July 18 @ 6 p.m. in the Monken Activity Room. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Centralia Estates hosts

JT's Karaoke & DJ Services

When

Thursday, July 18, 6 pm

Where

Centralia Estates

1916 E. McCord

Centralia, IL 62801

Public Invited!

Please RSVP below, or by calling (618) 533-2400.

Murugavel Muthusamy, MD, to give presentation on cancer care

Presentation is free and open to the general public on Friday, July 19, in Centralia

Join Dr. Murugavel Muthusamy (Dr. Samy), medical oncologist/medical hematologist, and the SSM Health Cancer Care team on Friday, July 19, 12pm-1pm, at the Centralia Recreation Complex to learn more about screenings and preventions, treatment options for different types of cancer, survivorship and rehabilitation.

To register, or for more information, call toll free 1-888-257-6098. Dr. Samy’s community health presentation is free and open to the general public. Registration will close 24 hours before the event.

A free, healthy lunch will be provided to attendees.

Every Saturday on the Corner of South Locust Street and Second Street in Downtown Centralia

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Centralia Relay For Life Event has been rescheduled for Sat. July 20, 10:00am -12:00 noon, at The Rock Church.

It will be held indoors in the gym with air conditioning.

10:00 - 10:30 .....Survivor registration

10:30 - 11:30 Survivor Ceremony

Survivor Lap

Caregiver Lap

Team Lap

11:30 - 12::00 noon Lumanaria Ceremony

We will have a very shorten version. Guest speakers, music, Conagra / Modified Cakewalk & raffles.

We will not be selling food, however we will have light refreshments.

Survivors can pick up their shirts at 10:00. Lumanarias may be purchased till 10:30.

Anna Kasprzycka (Gdansk, Poland)

Every Saturday on the Corner of South Locust Street and Second Street in Downtown Centralia

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Elijah Buerk and Roy Kroezen (duet and solo)

“Just Desserts”

Tribute Artist Show

BYOB - Tickets: $15

Includes decadent desserts.

618-532-2951

Every Saturday on the Corner of South Locust Street and Second Street in Downtown Centralia

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Every Saturday on the Corner of South Locust Street and Second Street in Downtown Centralia

https://www.facebook.com/events/879000059128125

Every Saturday on the Corner of South Locust Street and Second Street in Downtown Centralia

https://www.facebook.com/events/879000059128125

Every Saturday on the Corner of South Locust Street and Second Street in Downtown Centralia

https://www.facebook.com/events/879000059128125

Every Saturday on the Corner of South Locust Street and Second Street in Downtown Centralia

https://www.facebook.com/events/879000059128125

Tin-Shi Tam (Iowa State University, Ames, IA)

Every Saturday on the Corner of South Locust Street and Second Street in Downtown Centralia

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Margaret Pan (Somerville, MA)

“Jeeping for Murray” is the MPA first annual fundraiser! Twelve Oaks Winery in Carlyle, The Blue Room in New Minden, and The Eagles Nest in Addieville will be sponsoring activities all day.

For more information on how to donate: Lori Feldt, 618-713-7885

The South Central Illinois Walk will be held at Kaskaskia College on September 28, 2019 @ 8:00 AM 

They can contact Tina Henson 618-292-9583 or thenson@alz.org for more information. 

SAVE THE DATE

Applefest Schwartz Orchard / 1942 Copple Road / Centralia, IL  62801 / 618-532-8058 Enjoy a fun filled day of activities at Schwartz Orchard including games, straw maze, face painting.  Baked goods, mums, pumpkins and apple cider available. Visit Our Website

Celebrate Centralia Carillon Park Downtown Centralia | 316 E. Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801 | 618-533-7622 A festival of Art, Wine and Music! Local artisans, musicians, crafters, wineries, craft brewers and food vendors . . . for a festival around the Carillon in downtown Centralia. Visit Our Website Admission: Free Admission

93rd Annual Halloween Parade & Fall Festival & Craft Fair Centralia Recreation Complex & Downtown | 115 E. Second | Centralia, IL 62801 | 618-533-7623 This is an all-day event packed with special events for the whole family.  The Fall Festival is held during the day with a children's parade, chili cook-off, Miss & Mister Pumpkin Contest, mini train rides, best dressed pet contest, craft fair, games for the kids, food and car show.  This evening parade is an event in itself.  It is older than the Macy's parade and features floats, marching unites, horses, old fire trucks, costumed characters, school bands and more.  Visit Our Website 

Downtown Centralia Christmas Stroll Downtown | 100 S. Locust| Centralia, IL 62801 | 618-533-7623 Enjoy a Christmas Shopping Stroll in Downtown Centralia.  Includes a ornament hunt where participating merchants will display an ornament inside their store for shoppers to locate and have their card stamped.  When you find all the ornaments needed your card should be returned to Illinois Theatre for a drawing at 7:15pm. Other activities include horse drawn carriage rides, store specials, an opportunity to meet with Santa, Carolers and other musical performances, Christmas music from the Carillon, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, refreshments and much more to come.
Admission: Free

Lunch With Santa Centralia Recreation Complex | 115 East Second Street | Centralia, IL 62801 | 618-532-3214 Make reservations for the kids to have lunch with Santa. Visit Our Website Admission: Adults $5 Child $2