Centralia BPW will be holding an event to celebrate our 100th Anniversary on Saturday, April 11th, from 2 to 4 pm at the Centralia Historical Museum. We will start a short program at 3 pm that highlighting our history and membership. We will have refreshments to enjoy while looking through BPW artifacts on display.

Join Us for An Evening of the Arts!

Enjoy a memorable night of fine dining and live entertainment while supporting student success at Kaskaskia College!

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Social Hour: 6:00 PM | Dinner: 6:30 PM
KC Lifelong Learning Center

Your evening includes:
A delicious catered dinner
Musical & theatre performances by KC Fine & Performing Arts
Student artwork displays
Cash bar available

Tickets: $50 per person
All proceeds benefit KC Fine & Performing Arts students.

Reserve your seats today!
618-545-3026
https://www.jotform.com/form/240455878781066

Come celebrate the arts and make a difference for our talented students!

Inaugural Blues Fest at the Castle

April 11, 2026 7:30 pm

Join us for the inaugural Blues Fest at Castle Ridge on Saturday, April 11th, 2026.  This event will headline Albert Cummings with special guests Cat Daddy’O and Kingdom Brothers. Get tickets now at https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/53954711/albert-cummings-centralia-castle-ridge. Albert Cummings is...

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DCEO Grant Training

3rd Wednesday of the month 9AM.

This slide presentation will discuss important grant-related topics pertaining to grant management. Each month we will discuss a different component, process, or emerging practice that can benefit potential and existing grantees. Register or view recording of past grant trainings at this link.

• April 15, 2026 - Notice of Funding Opportunities: This training will explain what a Notice of Funding Opportunity is and give a breakdown of the template and where to find information.

• May 20, 2026 - Writing a Grant Application: This training will explain how to complete application documents, how to read a Notice of Funding Opportunity, and how to submit the application package for review.

https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/upcoming-grant-trainings.html

RSVP for Chamber Lunch at Simplysoul - Featuring Non-profit Organizations that Serve Youth and Families

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Simplysoul Restaurant, 548 N. Poplar, Centralia, IL 62801

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month - presentations from:

• The Amy Center

• Centralia City Schools

• Centralia Community Youth Center

• Foster Kairos

• Marion County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition

• The Restore Network

• and more

$25 per person. Menu: Fish or chicken, mac & cheese, collard greens, green beans, and corn bread.

A reminder email with a link to pay by credit card will be sent the week-of the lunch.

RSVP ONLINE: https://forms.gle/nDztFR35kLtzmUyo8

Calling all young artists!

Join our Children’s Miracle Network Drawing Contest!

Kids can create their own design for a chance to be featured on our official CMN T-shirt!

How to enter:

• Create your drawing

• Use white paper (no larger than 8.5” x 11”)

• Make sure lines are dark & bold

• Turn it in at the Front End Service Desk

• Submit by April 15th

One winning design will be chosen and featured on our CMN T-shirt!

Let’s get creative for a great cause!

Save the Date!! RAIL’s April Market is Saturday, April 18, from 9:00am-1:00pm

Vendors reach out if you’re interested in securing your spot ( $50 per space/ table & chairs included)
—limited spaces—

RAIL Coffee Room will be filled with your favorite local makers, sweet spring finds, handmade treasures, and all the goodies you didn’t know you needed until you see them styled up and calling your name.

Grab a bite to eat and some coffee while you shop.

It’s Disney Trivia Night on Saturday, April 18, at 7:00pm! Located at the American Legion Post 446, The CHS Performing Arts Booster is hosting Trivia Night.

Cash prizes will be awarded. Teams up to 8 people are allowed. It’s $100 per table.

50/50 Raffle and Mega Basket Raffle will be available as well.

Students at Kaskaskia College will work with math and English faculty to prepare for college-level classes. They will take a placement exam, attend a Saturday workshop, and complete 10 hours of follow-up study.

Students will evaluate their math and English skills, identify areas for improvement, and receive a personalized study plan to support their academic success.

Come play bingo with Centralia Regional Library and High Point Residence!

It’s free for anyone of any age to play with free prizes up for grabs, from snacks to home goods and seasonal decor to toiletries, so come join us!

Bingo is on the last Wednesday of every month unless of holiday or closure in the 2nd floor Monken Activity Room, accessible by elevator and stairs.

The Greater Centralia Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to attend the Golf Plae Dae at Colonial Golf Course!

Sponsored by Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites, Scooters Coffee, Subway Restaurants, Bradford National Bank, Intermountain Electronics (IE), Kaskaskia College, and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital.

Friday, May 1, 2026
10:30am - Check-in
11:00am - Shotgun Start

$2,000 VIP Sponsor - VIP team recognition and VIP logo placement!

$1,000 Event Sponsor - Be a sponsor for lunch, drinks, winners circle, or prizes! Team included! (Logo on marketing materials and at the event.)

$500 4-Person Team - Includes everything: 18 holes with cart, lunch, soft drinks, beer, and free entries in all contests. (One contest or game at each hole.)

$250 Contest Sponsor - Set up a tent and add to the friendly competition throughout the day with a putting contest, chipping contest, or fun activity!

$150 Hole Sponsor - We’ll feature your logo on a sign at a tee box!

Register your sponsorship or team with the Centralia Chamber of Commerce:
618.532.6789 or office@centraliachamber.com

REGISTER ONLINE: https://forms.gle/7Jcttf3ZbUxgueZt7

In-kind donations always welcome! Donate giveaways, coupons, gift cards, snacks, or other branded items for the goody bags to be given to each golfer (144 max)!

Save the Date!! RAIL’s May Market is Saturday, May 2, from 9:00am-1:00pm

Vendors reach out if you’re interested in securing your spot ( $50 per space/ table & chairs included)
—limited spaces—

RAIL Coffee Room will be filled with your favorite local makers, sweet spring finds, handmade treasures, and all the goodies you didn’t know you needed until you see them styled up and calling your name.

Grab a bite to eat and some coffee while you shop.

The annual Locust Street Historical Fair takes place on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 10:00am - 2:00pm!

This event features:

Classic Car Show
Antique Power Days
Crafters
Food Vendors
Children’s Activity Area

DCEO Grant Training

3rd Wednesday of the month 9AM.

This slide presentation will discuss important grant-related topics pertaining to grant management. Each month we will discuss a different component, process, or emerging practice that can benefit potential and existing grantees. Register or view recording of past grant trainings at this link.

• May 20, 2026 - Writing a Grant Application: This training will explain how to complete application documents, how to read a Notice of Funding Opportunity, and how to submit the application package for review.

https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/upcoming-grant-trainings.html

Event Schedule – Saturday, May 23, 2026

7:00 PM – Show Begins

📍 Venue: Castle Ridge
📍 Location: Centralia, Illinois

Multi-Platinum country hitmakers, Eli Young Band, will bring their Strange Hours Tour to Castle Ridge on Saturday, May 23, 2026, for a night of high-energy live music, chart-topping hits, and brand-new songs from their latest album, Strange Hours. Special guest Jenna Davis will open the show.

Led by an unmistakable vocal and fueled by a Texas-rock edge, Eli Young Band has spent nearly 25 years building one of the most respected and enduring careers in modern country music. The never-changing lineup of Mike Eli, James Young, Jon Jones, and Chris Thompson has grown from college-bar favorites in Denton, Texas, into globe-trotting, arena-packing, chart-topping pioneers.

“Eli Young Band is the definition of a road-tested, fan-driven live act,” said Heath Eric, promoter with The Eric Group. “They’ve built their career the right way, song by song and show by show, and Castle Ridge is the perfect setting for the kind of honest, high-energy performance they deliver every single night. This is going to be a special one for Centralia, Illinois.”

Ticket Information

Presale:

Wednesday, February 4 at 9:00 AM CT through Thursday, February 5 at 11:59 PM CT.

Sign up at CastleRidgeConcerts.com to receive the presale password

Public On Sale:

Friday, February 6 at 9:00 AM CT.

Tickets available at CastleRidgeConcerts.com and ETIX.com.

About Eli Young Band

What goes around comes around, and nearly 25 years after forming in Denton, Texas, Eli Young Band has come full circle. After rising from Texas’ vibrant independent country scene, their 2005 breakout album Level launched the band into the national spotlight, followed by three Billboard Top 5 albums including the No. 1 10,000 Towns and Platinum-certified Life At Best.

The band boasts multiple No. 1 singles including the 5X Platinum “Crazy Girl,” 3X Platinum “Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” Platinum “Drunk Last Night,” and 2X Platinum “Love Ain’t,” along with a catalog of fan-favorite hits that have defined modern country radio for more than a decade.

In 2025, Eli Young Band released Strange Hours, a 13-track album written entirely by the band and recorded back home in Denton at the same studio where Level was born. The project marks a creative homecoming, returning to the raw, grassroots energy that first defined their sound, while bringing the wisdom and edge of 25 years on the road.

The lead single “Home In Hometown” captures the heart of that journey, a powerful reflection on life, family, and finding home wherever the road leads. With millions of fans, more than two decades of hits, and a renewed creative spark, Eli Young Band remains very much in their prime.

About Jenna Davis

Jenna Davis is a captivating rising star who is set to take the country music scene by storm. Her debut album, Where Did That Girl Go?, released June 27th of last year, showcases her undeniable vocals paired with relatable storytelling. The project followed the impressive releases of her SIKE EP and her debut single “DiCaprio”(co-written by Walker Hayes, Kelsea Ballerini and Ross Copperman), which has garnered 15 million streams across platforms. Her prior releases have charted impressively on both Spotify and Apple Music, with streams reaching well into the millions, highlighting her rapidly growing fan base and the far-reaching appeal of her music. 

Fresh off the stage from her first-ever run of live shows, Jenna sold out all three debut performances, marking an electrifying introduction to her life on the road. Building on that momentum, she’s gearing up to join Brett Young as direct support at the top of the year, followed by a spring tour supporting Maddox Batson. With her growing fanbase and undeniable stage presence, Davis is quickly proving that her storytelling shines just as brightly live as it does on record.

JUNE 6, 2026 7:00 PM

Event Schedule – Saturday, June 6th, 2026

7:00 PM – Show Begins

📍 Venue: Castle Ridge
📍 Location: Centralia, Illinois

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

The City & Community of Centralia is excited to host Centralia Juneteenth 2026: Celebrating Our Finest. This is the largest Juneteenth Celebration in Southern Illinois. June 13th, 2026 at Laura Leake Park.
Join us in celebrating faith, freedom and community!

CENTRALIA JUNETEENTH COMMITTEE SEEKS SPONSORS!

JUNE 19, 2026 7:00 PM

Featuring SAMMY KERSHAW, AARON TIPPIN, and COLLIN RAY

with special guest Deana Carter

Event Schedule – Friday, June 19th, 2026

7:00 PM – Show Begins

📍 Venue: Castle Ridge
📍 Location: Centralia, Illinois

Castle Ridge presents TRAVIS TRITT

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Gates open at 6:30 pm CT / Show starts at 8:00 pm CT

Presale: Wednesday, January 21, at 10:00 AM through Thursday, January 22, at 11:59 PM CT
Sign up at CastleRidgeConcerts.com to receive the presale password

Public on sale: Friday, January 23 at 10:00 AM CT

Castle Ridge
1750 Tee Lane
Centralia, IL 62801
CastleRidgeConcerts.com

The 37th Annual Centralia Balloon Fest will be held on August 21-22-23, 2026 at Centralia Foundation Park.

Friday hours of Centralia Balloon Fest is 3:00pm - 10:00pm.

For details, visit the centraliaballoonfest.com or click on “Balloon Fest” at the top of the page

The 37th Annual Centralia Balloon Fest will be held on August 21-22-23, 2026 at Centralia Foundation Park.

Saturday hours of Centralia Balloon Fest is 3:00pm - 10:00pm.

For details, visit the centraliaballoonfest.com or click on “Balloon Fest” at the top of the page

The 37th Annual Centralia Balloon Fest will be held on August 21-22-23, 2026 at Centralia Foundation Park.

Sunday hours of Centralia Balloon Fest is 12:00pm - 6:00pm. Sunday is Free Family Fun Day! Entry and parking are free. There are kids activities all day in the park.

For details, visit the centraliaballoonfest.com or click on “Balloon Fest” at the top of the page

Save the date for the September Luncheon! Wednesday, September 16 from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Tentatively scheduled at Intermountain Electronics.

Save the date for the chamber luncheon at Kaskaskia College on Wednesday, October 21, from 12:00pm-1:00pm. It will be held at the Lifelong Learning Center. More details to come closer to time.

Save the date for the Centralia Downtown Fall Festival.

Save the Date! The Chamber luncheon on Wednesday, November 18, is at SSM Health from 12:00pm-1:00pm