Nov
23

Flatlander's General Store Christmas Open House

Flatlanders General Store will be having their annual CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Saturday November 23rd from 10am to 5pm.

They will have the store full of unique gifts, Christmas decor, everyday items, and more.

EXPLOROGRAPHY will be doing professional Christmas mini sessions by appointment. Visit their page on Facebook to book an appointment. There will also be an opportunity to win a free mini session.

SANTA will be making an appearance and be available for the mini sessions.

There will be a drawing for prizes and refreshments!

SHOP LOCAL....SUPPORT LOCAL!!

607 North Poplar in

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Nov
23
to Nov 24

Festival of Trees Holiday Ball

  • Mitchell Museum at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Spero Family Services has partnered with Cedarhurst Center for the Arts to present Festival of Trees Holiday Ball on Friday, November 22 at the Mitchel Museum at Cedarhurst.

A cocktail hour will begin at 6pm, followed by a program and auctions at 7pm, and fun and festivities beginning at 8pm.

Tickets to the event are $150 per person. Black tie optional.

The festival of trees will remain open all weekend.

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Nov
23

CCYC Holi-daze Trivia

The Centralia Community Youth Center will present Holi-daze Trivia on Saturday, November 23 at the CCYC.

The event will feature an all-holiday theme, including decorations, costumes and trivia. Teams of eight will participate.

Awards will be given for best dressed and best decorated table, and a silent and dessert auction will be held.

Doors open at 6pm. The event will begin at 7pm.

Those interested in registering a team may do so by contacting snick653@hotmail.com or by calling 618-434-1975.

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Nov
23

The Jorrell’s LIVE at Castle Ridge

Experience The Jorrells LIVE at Castle Ridge during our Music Festival, lakeside, in our beautiful Ballrooms.

Saturday, November 23rd | 7pm-10pm.

Since the 1960’s, The Jorrells have performed throughout Midwest. Many different musicians have added their talents throughout the years, and the current line up continues the tradition. Nine musicians pay tribute to the earlier Jorrells performing some or the same music of the originals while incorporating other tunes for an extensive library. We invite you to come and dance and listen.

FREE PARKING – FREE ENTRY

Reservations recommended, not required.

The Jorrell's LIVE @Castle Ridge {FREE CONCERT} - Castle Ridge

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Nov
27

Friendsgiving at Castle Ridge

🎤 🍁🍻Grab your crew & head on over to Castle Ridge for some good ‘ol karaoke, laughter, cold drinks, & hot eats….Wednesday, November 27th 6PM-10PM😎

🫵Spend Thanksgiving Eve with us‼️
WE BUILT A CASTLE for fabulous people like you & awesome events like this🏰

Get ready to sing your heart out👏😆

FREE PARKING – FREE ENTRY

Reservations recommended, not required.

Friendsgiving @Castle Ridge - Castle Ridge

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Nov
30

Shop Local Saturday - Shop Til You Drop with Centralia BPW

CHAMBER MEMBER RESTAURANTS / BARS

Crooked Creek Winery | 24585 W 10th Street Rd | Centralia, IL 62801

Crooked Creek Winery Downtown | 107 N. Oak St. | Centralia, IL 62801

Dairy Queen | 427 S. Poplar St. | Centralia, IL 62801

Fire Wok Asian Cuisine | 133 S Locust St | Centralia, IL 62801

Golden Pankcake House | 720 W Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Industrial Tavern | 260 S. Wabash | Centralia, IL 62801

Jerry's Grill & Bar | 800 Wabash Ave. | Centralia, IL 62801

Joe's Pizza & Pasta | 8095 Jolliff Bridge Rd. | Centralia, IL 62801

Kretzer's Grill & Bar | 218 E. St. Louis St. | Hoyleton, IL 62803

McDonald's Restaurant | 810 E Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Monical's Pizza | 1310 N. Elm | Centralia, IL 62801

Peking Chinese Restaurant | 1025 W Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Scooters Coffee | 280 N. Brooks Ave. | Centralia, IL 62801

Stonewater Restaurant at Castle Ridge | 1 Castle Ridge Lane | Centralia, IL 62801

Subway Restaurant - North | 703 N Poplar | Centralia, IL 62801

Subway Restaurant - West | 795 W McCord | Centralia, IL 62801

Taco Jo's | 400 S. Poplar St. | Centralia, IL 62801

Tequila Mexican Restaurant - East | 103 E Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Tequila Mexican Restaurant - West | 1053 West Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

CHAMBER MEMBER RETAIL STORES

A & B Outdoor Equipment | 214 N. Locust St. | Centralia, IL 62801

A&A Armory | 135 E. Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Ace Auto Sales | 1411 S Broadway | Salem, IL 62881

ACE Hardware | 904 W. Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Bandy's Pharmacy | 817 E McCord St. | Centralia, IL 62801

Buchheit of Centralia | 1340 W McCord St | Centralia, IL 62801

Byrd-Watson Drug Co. | 1045 W Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Caddyshack | 646 N Poplar | Centralia, IL 62801

Centralia Coin, Stamp, Etc. | 528 W. McCord | Centralia, IL 62801

Collective Designs | 325 S. Locust St. | Centralia, IL 62801

Flatlanders General Store LLC | 607 N. Poplar | Centralia, IL 62801

Fuelvend - Cooksey Oil Co. | 735 North Locust | Centralia, IL 62801

Hollywood Hair Salon & Spa | 1325 E. McCord | Centralia, IL 62801

Johnston Jewelers | 701 W Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Kirby Risk Electrical Supply | 501 N. Poplar | Centralia, IL 62801

Marilyn's Dressing Room at Hollywood Hair | 1325 E. McCord | Centralia, IL 62801

MERS Goodwill Centralia | 1305 W. Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Monken Chevrolet Buick GMC | 1421 West McCord St. | Centralia, IL 62801

Monken Dodge Chrysler Jeep Nissan | 1739 W. McCord | Centralia, IL 62801

Mop Shop Salon | 600 East Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Office Products Center - Mitchell Printing | 308 W. Noleman | Centralia, IL 62801

Pennington Ford Centralia | 848 E. Noleman | Centralia, IL 62801

Rapid Engraving | 1333 State Route 161 | Centralia, IL 62801

Rent One | 126 N. Poplar | Centralia, IL 62801

Roll N Up Liquor | 1405 Salem Rd | Mt. Vernon, IL 62864

Rose Printing & Copies | 125 N Walnut St | Centralia, IL 62801

Salem Travel | 111 N Broadway Ave | Salem, IL 62881

Schnucks - Centralia | 1129 West Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Schwartz Orchard | 1942 Copple Rd | Centralia, IL 62801

Shoe Sensation | 1059 West Broadway | Centralia, IL 62801

Stone & Garden Supply | 515 N. Poplar | Centralia, IL 62801

Straith's Jewelery Studio | 126 S. Locust St. | Centralia, IL 62801

T-Mobile | 1320 W. McCord | Centralia, IL 62801

Walmart - Centralia | 1212 W. McCord St. | Centralia, IL 62801

Winning Edge | 120 S. Poplar | Centralia, IL 62801

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Dec
1

Christmas Carols Sing-A-Long

The Ecumenical Tradition Continues!

Join us for a joyful day of praise and worship through song, featuring choirs, soloists, and musicians from St. Mary Church, First Presbyterian Church, and First United Methodist Church. Come together with our community for a beautiful day of unity and praise! Don’t miss this inspiring event—let’s lift our voices together in faith and fellowship!

Sunday, December 1st. – 2:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church  102 S. Hickory Street  Centralia, Illinois 62801

Join us afterwards for fellowship and social!

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Dec
3

Centralia Community Concert & Jazz Bands Concert

The Centralia Community Concert & Jazz bands are proud to present the second concert of their second season.

The all-volunteer ensembles feature current and retired professional musicians as well as talented avocational instrumentalists from the greater Centralia region.

Admission is free to this quality music performance, and the entire community is encouraged to share in our enthused and joyful presentation.

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Dec
6

Downtown Christmas Stroll

Downtown Christmas Stroll returns on Friday, December 6, from 3:00pm to 7:00pm! This family-fun event is a local favorite.

Stroll through Centralia’s Historic Commercial District to find a hidden ornament (Santa’s Elves - sponsored by Winning Edge) at participating businesses and enter to win prizes.

Family Activities:

  • Horse-drawn carriage rides - sponsored by Monken Nissan

  • Gingerbread ornament craft- sponsored by Carrie Leigh’s Art for Kids

  • Gingerbread house contest - sponsored by Ellie’s Place and Midwest Farm & Land

  • Popcorn, hot chocolate, and kids crafts - sponsored by Church of the Nazarene

  • Live Music and Entertainment - performed by Centralia High School “Rock 101” Band, CHS Choir, St. Mary’s School, Dimond’s Dazzling Divas Dance Team, Centralia Cultural Society, Kaskaskia College, and more (schedule TBD).

  • Photos with Santa - sponsored by Casey’s General Stores

  • Elf Costume Contest - sponsored by Bradford National Bank

Plus more! (Details soon.)

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Dec
6

Holiday Escape Room at Castle Ridge

Join us for a Holiday themed Escape Room Experience at Castle Ridge, by Roaming Riddle, this Holiday Season!

Escape Rooms at Castle Ridge
Thursday Dec 5th, 2024 & Friday Dec 6th, 2024

$25 per person – up to 8 people per group will have 20 minutes to escape, suitable for ages 8 and up.
Time slots available every 30 minutes both days. Purchase your tickets for each of the escape rooms at the following time slots:
December 5th
6:10pm | 6:45pm | 7:20pm | 8pm | 8:35pm
December 6th
6pm | 6:35pm | 7:10pm | 7:45pm | 8:20pm | 8:50pm

Make a reservation for dinner at Stonewater before or after your Escape Room Experience!

Holiday Escape Room @ Castle Ridge - Castle Ridge

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Dec
17

60th Anniversary of Fireside House of Centralia

Fireside House of Centralia will be hosting a Christmas Open House from 2:00pm until 4:00pm on Tuesday, December 17 in honor of its 60th Anniversary!

The event will include cookies, candy, several drawings and loads of holiday spirit!

The public is welcome to attend.

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Dec
20

Sippin' With Santa at Castle Ridge

‘Tis The Season For Cocktails With The Jolly Ol’ Man Himself

Join Us FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20th as Santa & Mrs. Claus bring the Candy Canes & STONEWATER provides the Holiday Cocktails & Christmas Fare
Sippin’ with Santa at The Castle!
Join us at STONEWATER Restaurant on Friday, December 20th from 6-9PM and have a sip with Santa as he strolls around the Castle spreading good cheer!

Reservations recommended, not required.

Sippin' With Santa @Castle Ridge - Castle Ridge

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Aug
15
to Aug 17

Centralia Balloon Fest

The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce’s Centralia Balloon Fest is held on August 15-16-17, 2024.

Please visit centraliaballoonfest.com to see a full schedule of events, parking map, and much more!

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Nov
20

Regional Business Lunch at Kaskaskia College

  • Kaskaskia College - Lifelong Learning Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a special lunch at Kaskaskia College on Wednesday, November 20.

11:30am - Check-in at the Lifelong Learning Center

12:00pm - Lunch and Presentations

This Centralia Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon is hosted and sponsored by Kaskaskia College in partnership with area business organizations.

$10 per person. (Menu TBD)

A reminder email and online invoice will be sent the week-of the event from the Centralia Chamber of Commerce, so you can pay online by credit card. Otherwise, it is cash or check at the door.


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Nov
19

Fall Music Concert at Kaskaskia College

Kaskaskia College to host Fall Combined Music Concert on 11/19

Kaskaskia College invites the community to an evening of live music at the Fall Combined Music Concert, featuring performances by the KC Instrumental Ensemble and the Concert Choir. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jane Knight Auditorium on the KC main campus. Under the direction of Dr. Cody Paul, this free concert offers a unique opportunity for music lovers to enjoy a live repertoire of instrumental and choral selections.

The Fall Combined Music Concert is free and open to the public with no tickets required. For added convenience, the concert will also be livestreamed on Kaskaskia College's official YouTube channel and Facebook page. For more information, please contact Dr. Cody Paul at cpaul@kaskaskia.edu or

618-545-3341. Join us for an inspiring night of music and community!

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Nov
16

HINDER - Live at Castle Ridge

Famous rock band HINDER to preform live at Castle Ridge on November 16.

Get your tickets and head to Castle Ridge from 7:00pm-10:00pm on Saturday, November 16.

Presented by Castle Ridge & Dunbar Music Group 

Our Castle Ridge 2024 Music Festival continues with featured artist HINDER, LIVE Lakeside November 16th! With special guest Jet Black Roses.

Secure your seat and grab your tickets TODAY! 

Multi-platinum American rockers, HINDER, continue to drive a career of longevity that few bands achieve.
As one of the few bands to grab massive cross-over success, HINDER’s 2005 debut album, Extreme Behavior, climbed to #6 on the Billboard 200 chart and was the 2nd Top Rock Album. Get Stoned would be the album’s first radio single, climbing to a #4 mainstream rock spot. What followed would end up being one of the biggest songs of the year, Lips of an Angel, which peaked within the top 10 across several Billboard singles charts, including #1 at Top 40 and Pop 100. Extreme Behavior has since been certified 3x Platinum. In 2008 their sophomore effort, Take It To The Limit, surpassed their debut by peaking at #4 on the Billboard 200 and hitting the Mainstream Rock chart at #3 with single Use Me. This solidified HINDER as the biggest new breakout rock act and catapulting them into packed arenas worldwide with the likes of Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Nickelback, 3 Doors Down, Papa Roach, and many others. HINDER proved consistent record hit making by following up with a #1 Top Modern Rock/Alternative Album, All American Nightmare (LP 3), and a #3 Top Hard Rock Album, Welcome To The Freakshow (LP 5).

****Limited accessible seating in General Admission and Premium sections. Accessible seating location subject to change.

****No age restrictions. Individuals younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years old or older.

Stonewater Restaurant will be Open.

Outdoor Beer Garden!!

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Nov
16

CCYC Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway

The Centralia Community Youth Center will be hosting a Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway at its 1224 E. Rexford location on Saturday November 16.

To-go meals will be available to the public at roughly 1:30 PM.

Those interested are asked to call ahead for larger orders. Meals are limited to four people per family.

The CCYC may be reached by email at centraliayouthcenter@gmail.com or by phone at 618-532-6530.

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Nov
9

Veterans Day Lunch at Castle Ridge

Veteran’s Day Lunch at STONEWATER Restaurant

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9th

11AM-4PM

Join us for our 4th Annual Free Lunch for Veterans Celebration. Bring your favorite veteran to lunch at Stonewater on Saturday, November 9th from 11AM-4PM and their lunch is on us! One free sandwich, side and soft drink included per veteran. Do us a favor and help spread the word by sharing this post.

This event is sponsored by The Harris Family Christian Foundation and Castle Ridge.

thank you veterans

Reservations recommended, not required.

Annual Veterans Day Lunch @ STONEWATER - Castle Ridge

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Nov
7

Gaetti Sports Academy Development League

Gaetti Sports Academy will host its Development League beginning next month.

The league will be held from 6:00pm until 7:00pm every Thursday at GSA from Nov. 7 until March, 13 2025.

Entry into the league includes 1 hour of training each of the 18 weeks; a one-year membership; weekly cage rental; one HitTrax assessment; three individual training sessions; a T-shirt for each participant; and training by GSA coaches.

The Development League is coed and is open to entrants ages 8-12.

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Nov
6

KC Enduring Freedom Veterans Day Celebration

  • Kaskaskia College Student Center and Jane Knight Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Kaskaskia College is proud to once again honor the brave men and women who have served our nation by hosting its annual Enduring Freedom Veterans’ Day Celebration on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

All veterans, auxiliaries, and their families within the Kaskaskia College district are warmly invited to attend and enjoy a complimentary breakfast and special program paying tribute to the invaluable contributions of American veterans over the years.

The event will be held in the KC Student Center and Jane Knight Auditorium. The complimentary breakfast will include biscuits and gravy and will be served from 7:30 am to 9:30 am.

In addition to the morning celebration, Kaskaskia College will host two free screenings of the documentary Trauma Comes Home – Hope for the Warrior Family, at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on the same day.

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Nov
4
to Nov 15

CCYC & WJBD Present 2024 Adopt a Family

  • Centralia Community Youth Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Centralia Community Youth Center and WJBD Radio present 2024 Adopt a Family.

Signup for the program will be held from Monday, Nov. 4 until Friday, Nov. 15 at both the CCYC and Bryan Bennett Library in Salem.

More information on Adopt a Family may be found by calling the CCYC at 618-532-6530.

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Oct
29

Advanced Surgical Technology - Ribbon Cutting

The Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a breast care ribbon cutting and open house on October 29th at the chamber’s Mt. Vernon office.

The event will have finger foods and champagne and will announce the grand prize ($10,000 AST Aesthetics gift card) winner of the chamber’s Reveal the Ribbon contest – which aims to raise awareness on breast cancer and the importance of getting a screening mammogram.

Anyone is welcome to attend!

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Oct
26

Monster's Ball - Halloween Bash at Castle Ridge

Join us for a frighteningly fun time, as we haunt the castle during our fourth annual Monster's Ball
-Saturday, October 26th
-7pm - MIDNIGHT

Our Monster’s Ball • Castle Ridge Annual Halloween Bash is back and better than ever
And our 2024 featured band is, REVIS
Gather your ghouls and get ready for a hauntingly good time.
Don't miss out on all of the spooky fun!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
https://www.universe.com/.../revis-live-at-monsters-ball...

Follow our event for all of the scary details…COMING SOON

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Oct
26

Centralia's Fall Festival and 97th Annual Halloween Parade

Centralia Fall Festival

What to Expect:

  • Craft Fair at the Centralia Recreation Complex

  • Children’s Parade

  • Free Children’s Games and Activities

  • Best Dressed Pet Contest

  • Chili Cook-Off

  • Car Show

  • Downtown Merchants

  • Vendors

  • Flea Market

  • Local Entertainment

  • Food Vendors

At 11:00 A.M. will be the Children’s Halloween Parade,

Children of all ages can dress in their Halloween costumes and walk in the parade. Judging for the costume contest starts promptly at 10:30 A.M. at the Centralia Public Library Park located at 515 East Broadway.


HALLOWEEN PARADE

The 97th Annual Halloween Parade will begin at 7:00 P.M. and will follow the Poplar Street Route.

Come and enjoy the marching bands, floats and many more attractions! Awards for the float and marching band winners are held immediately after the parade. We encourage everyone to attend to see if their favorite band and float wins.

PARADE LINE-UP
(NOT FINALIZED, SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

1. Honor Guards- Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2055 Ladies Auxiliary

2. American Legion Post 446 / Humvee Truck

3. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 176

4. Float-Disabled American Veterans Egyptian Gateway Chapter 76- “Patriotic Salute to Veterans”

5. Float- Jim Beasley Veterans Tribute at Kaskaskia College

6. Village of Central City Mayor Neely Reed

7. American Legion Post 446 Helping Hands Mission of Centralia Bicycle Riders

8. Centralia Elks Lodge 493 – “The American Flag”

9. Centralia Police Dept.

10. Wamac Police Dept.

11. Central City Police Dept.

12. Marion Co. Sheriff Dept.

13. Clinton Co. Sheriff Dept.

14. ESDA

15. Grand Marshall- Mr. Herb Williams

16. Theme Winner- Miss Cora Mitchell, Schiller School

17. City of Centralia Mayor and Council

18. Band- Centralia Junior High School Marching Tigers Band

19. Centralia Cub Scouts Pack #446

20. Float-Centralia Girl Scouts- “Dia De Los Muertos”

21. City of Centralia Fire Dept.

22. Float- Centralia Firefighters Association Local 618- “Haunted House Fire”

23. Centralia Fire Protection Dist.

24. Patoka Fire Protection Dist.

25. Sandoval Fire Protection Dist.

26. Hoffman Fire Protection Dist.

27. Odin Fire Protection Dist.

28. Kell Fire Protection Dist.

29. LifeStar Ambulance Service, Inc.

30. United Medical Response

31. Centralia Moose Lodge #1219- “73rd Annual Kiddies Parade Winners”

32. Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival Inc. Best Dressed Pet’s Winners

33. Band- Centralia High School Marching Showcase Band

34. Centralia High School 2024 May Fete Court

35. Centralia High School 2024 Homecoming Court

36. Centralia High School 2024 Prom Court

37. Centralia High School Cheerleaders

38. Centralia BPW Woman of the Year-Joannie Naraghi

39. Centralia BPW Boss of the Year-Robyn Davis

40. Centralia BPW Working Woman of the Year-Mary Jones

41. Centralia BPW President-Becca Deomes

42. CN Railroad Lil Obie Train

43. City of Wamac Lil Toot Train

44. Float- ABATE of Illinois Freedom Riders- “Halloween in the French Quarter”

45. Float- W.G. Murray Parent’s Association

46. W.G. Murray Developmental Center

47. AFSCME Local 401

48. Band-Iuka Grade School Marching Pirates Band

49. 2024 Marion Co. Fair Queen- Miss Preslee Harris, Little Miss Anastasia Thompson

50. 2024 Junior Miss Marion Co. Fair Queen- Miss Aubrey Parker, Little Miss Alba Woodward

51. Float- Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival Inc.- Major Sponsors: Castle Ridge/Gaetti Sport Complex, Centralia Foundation, City of Centralia, Hawkins Inc. Land of Lincoln Credit Union, SSM Health- St. Mary’s Hospital, Sutherland- Garnier Funeral Home, Monken Dodge Chrysler Jeep Nissan, Monken Chevrolet Buick GMC. Sponsors- Centralia Township, City of Wamac, Midland States Bank, Near North Title Co. Centralia BPW/Centralia BPW Education Foundation Scholarship Program, SINA.

51a. Castle Ridge / Gaetti Sports Academy

52. Band- Joseph Arthur Middle School

53. Float-SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital

54. Float-Huff, Allgood, Lund, Jacobs Family- “A House Divided, Cubs vs Cardinals”

55. Centralia Halloween Parade and Fall Festival Inc. Car Show Winners

56. Float- Timmon’s Family- “Monsters Around the World”

57. Float- Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Homes- “Crazy Critters Around the World”

58. Float- Centralia Regional Library- “Haunted Library”

59. Peoples National Bank 1928 Fire Truck

60. Band- Sandoval High School Marching Blackhawks Band

61. Sandoval High School 2023 Homecoming Court

62. Float- Sandoval FFA- “MMM-Pizza””

63. Marching- Studio 50 Gym, Dance & Cheer Center

64. Altec Fenex- “Altec Fenex, come join our Team”

64a. Marching - Diamond’s Dazzling Divas of Southern Illinois

64b. Float - SSM Health “Boo Boo Crew”

65. Float- Macz Funeral Homes- “Inside Out”

66. Float- Marion Co. Republican Central Committee

67. Band- Zadok Casey Middle School Band

68. Band- Mt. Vernon High School Band

69. Float- Crossroads Church- “Life is Scary without Jesus”

70. Float- Clinton Co. Citizens for Life- “Pro Life”

71. Float-Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living

72. Float-Sounds of Harmony Chorus- “Barbershop Style Singing”

73. Float- Calumet Street Christian Church- “Werewolves in London”

74. Float- Stover, Harting & Resch Family- “Toy Story Land”

75. Centralia Junior Women’s Club Valentine Prince and Princess Winners

76. Band- Salem Franklin Park Marching Bobcats

77. Float- Marion Co. Democratic Central Committee

78. The Barking Lot of Centralia

79. Marching- William Harvey Dance Academy- “10 Year Anniversary”

80. Float-Timmons Fast Lane

81. Float- Davis Family- “Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead””

82. Bradford National Bank

82a. Miss Heartland Princess of America - Miss Isabella Grace

83. Marching- Malaysia’s World

84. Johnston Family- “Elvis Returns”

85. Float- Centralia GOAT’S Baseball- “Goat, Farm, Baseball”

86. Riechmann Bros. Side by Sides

87. Float- St. John’s Episcopal & Redeemer Lutheran Church- “Things are Looking Up at St. John’s & Redeemer”

88. U.S. Bank

89. Kaskaskia College

90. Marching- Sapphires Pink Legacy

91. Float- Momma Cora Candy Store- “Candy Store”

92. Float- Annie’s Hair Salon

92a. Marching - Trinity Lutheran Church Cheerleaders

93. Float- Clark Academy- “Homecoming”

93a. Band - Carlyle High School Marching Band

94. 160 Driving Academy

95. Dan’s Meat Market

96. Nicholas Benjamin Modern Ecto 1 (Ghostbusters)

97. Mada Kurtz Mad Skeleton

97a. Walmart

97b. Love at First Sight 4D Ultrasound

97c. Float - AAA Disposal “Spooky Trash Truck”

97d. Messy Sessions

98. Float- Alternative Learning Academy- “ALA World Tour- Journey for Harmony”

99. Float- Centralia Sunshine Project- “Creativity Shines”

100.Float- Centralia T-Mobile- “The Land before T-Mobile”

101.Float- Best Western Plus Centralia Hotel & Suites- “Rest with the Best Worldwide”

102.Float- Moore Than Behavior, PLC.- “Halloween Beyond”

103.Float- Leslie Enriquez/ Ay Way! Ice Cream Shop- “Dance of the Old Men”

104.Float- Centralia Propane Co.- “Bettlejuice”

105.Float- Graphic Packaging International-“Packaging Smiles Around the World”

106.Float- Swan Surfaces- “Rub-a-dub-dub, Monsters in the Tub!”

107.Float- Landers Collision Centers

108.Float- Cushman Family- “Jeepers Creepers”

109.Float- Hanks Family- “Family Tradition” In Memory of Barbara Cushman

110. Pennington Ford

111. ATVs and More

112. Float - Ace Hardware “Clown Around at Ace”

113. Float - Staffquick

114. Float - Flatlanders General Store “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”

Horse Entries.

 

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Oct
25

High Point Residence Centralia: Trick or Treat

High Point Residence Centralia is hosting a Trick or Treat event on Friday, October 25 at its 1827 E. McCord St. location.

Trick or Treat will be held from 4pm until 6pm, with the Fall Bash held from 6pm until 8pm. The Fall Bash will include hotdogs, smores, games, a costume contest, and prizes.

More information may be found by calling 618-608-0122.

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Oct
25

Downtown Trick-or-Treat

The Centralia Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Downtown Trick or Treat on Friday, October 25 from 4:00pm-5:00pm. All participating businesses will have this flyer in their window!

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Oct
25

Books for Treats

Trick or Treat! without the tricks and with Books for Treats™. Youth, ages birth through 6th grade, will be able to pick out their own “treat” from tables of books marked by age groups.

Bags for their “treats” are provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Costumes are encouraged (but not required) and all youth under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. This event is held upstairs in the Monken Activity Room, accessible by elevator and stairs.

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Oct
25

Trick-or-Treat Events

Liberty Village - Centralia Estates Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, October 24, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Centralia Library Books-for-Treats
Friday, October 25, 3:00pm-5:00pm

Downtown Trick-or-Treat
(Participating businesses will have the official flyer in their window.)
Friday, October 25, 4:00pm-5:00pm

High Point Residence Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 25, 4:00pm-6:00pm

Luxe Salon Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 25, 4:00pm-8:00pm

Trinity Lutheran Church & School Trick-or-Treat
Friday, October 25, 5:00pm-7:00pm

Centralia Fire Protection District Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 25, 5:30pm - 8:00pm

Centralia Residential Trick-or-Treat
(Houses with lights on are participating.)
Friday, October 25, 6:00pm-8:00pm

Centralia Community Youth Center Trunk-or-Treat
Thursday, October 31, 5:00pm-7:00pm

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Oct
24

Amy Center Recliner Raffle

The Amy Schulz Child Advocacy Center is raffling a custom recliner, sponsored by Vaupel Home Furnishings, to benefit the agency!

The raffle will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 24 and conclude on Saturday, Oct. 26. The winner will be announced Monday, Oct. 28.

Those wishing to particiapte in the raffle may do so here:

Amy Center Recliner Raffle Sponsored by Vaupel Home Furnishings (givebutter.com)

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Oct
20

American Spirit: A Musical Tribute - Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra

Centralia Philharmonic Orchestra Centralia Choral Society presents "A Salute to America" A musical celebration of the American experience Sunday, October 20, 3:00 p.m., City Hope Church Auditorium

Admission free with free-will offering

Special Guest: Jay Niepoetter, Clarinetist, Centralia native and retired member of the President's Own Marine Band.

More details to come soon

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Oct
19
to Oct 20

The Rocky Horror Show at Centralia Cultural Society

Let's do the Time Warp … again!

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show returns to Centralia and Dr. Frank-N-Furter, along with his extra terrestrial family, have a surprise for you!

An out of this world party experience that will leave you, and our unsuspecting couple Brad and Janet, wanting more, more, MORE!

So come up to the lab, and see the Rocky Horror Show at the Centralia Cultural Society.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Oct
19

Saint Mary's Parish Oktoberfest

Saint Mary’s Parish is hosting Oktoberfest Saturday, Oct. 19 at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church!

The event will feature a homestyle chicken dinner; an outdoor food stand; beer garden; kids games and blow-ups; a performance by the Saint Mary’s School Choir; and music provided by Caleb Shipley.

All activities will begin at 5:00 PM.

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Oct
19

Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale

Fit as many books, DVDs, and more into a Friends of the Library bag for only $8!

Join the Friends of the Library for $10 (annual rate) to get early access to the sale (members only sale from 9am-10am).

This sale is in the Monken Activity Room on the Library’s second floor, accessible by elevator and stairs. Friends of the Library are encouraged to help set up for the sale at 1pm on Friday, October 18.

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Oct
18

The Rocky Horror Show at Centralia Cultural Society

Let's do the Time Warp … again!

Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show returns to Centralia and Dr. Frank-N-Furter, along with his extra terrestrial family, have a surprise for you!

An out of this world party experience that will leave you, and our unsuspecting couple Brad and Janet, wanting more, more, MORE!

So come up to the lab, and see the Rocky Horror Show at the Centralia Cultural Society.

THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com

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Oct
17

IDES 2024 Employer Workshop

Illinois Department of Employment Security and Illinois Eastern Community College will host its a 2024 Employer Workshop Thursday, Oct. 17 at Terry L. Bruce West Richland Center in Noble, IL.

Topics covered will include:

  • Upcoming Legal Issues on the Horizon for 2025

  • Updates from Illinois Secure Choice

  • Illinois Department of Employment Security

  • Cyber Security and You

  • HR Panel Experts

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Oct
16

Business After Hours at Heritage Woods with BPW

Centralia Business Professional Women is hosting a Business After Hours at Heritage Woods of Centralia on Wednesday, October 16, at 5:00pm.

Boss of the Year and Woman of the Year awards will be presented.

RSVP for an extra treasure chest key to see if you win the $100 drawing!

Ace in the Hole is worth $300 (if not won at the luncheon)!

Contact the chamber office to RSVP: 618-532-6789 or email

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