KC Enduring Freedom Veterans Day Celebration
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.
Breakfast & Bingo at Hardee’s - Sponsored by Centralia Manor
Start your morning with a free coffee & biscuit at Hardee’s and chase it with a fun game of Bingo to win some prizes! Breakfast & Bingo is at Hardee’s in Centralia the first Thursday of each month from 10am - 11am. This event is sponsored by Centralia Manor.
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.
Halloween 2.0 - Ladies Night at Castle Ridge
https://castleridge.com/tc-events/halloween2/
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.
Business After Hours at Prescription Shared Space
Prescription Shared Space welcomes you to a Business After Hours on Wednesday, November 13, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
BAH is a free, social-networking, business event for chamber members and guests.
RSVP with the chamber office for an extra TREASURE CHEST KEY to win $200!
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!!
Regional Business Lunch at Kaskaskia College
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.
Festival of Trees Holiday Ball
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Breakfast & Bingo at Hardee’s - Sponsored by Centralia Manor
Start your morning with a free coffee & biscuit at Hardee’s and chase it with a fun game of Bingo to win some prizes! Breakfast & Bingo is at Hardee’s in Centralia the first Thursday of each month from 10am - 11am. This event is sponsored by Centralia Manor.
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 - sponsored by Bradford National Bank
Photos with Santa - sponsored by Casey’s General Stores
Plus more! (Details coming very soon.)
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!
Christmas at Castle Ridge
Experience the magic of Christmas At Castle Ridge, returning for its fourth year with twinkling lights, festive silver bells, vendor markets, and a special visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
SAVE THE DATE & follow our event for all of the exciting details to come!
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.
CENTRALIA YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY
The Centralia Youth Leadership Foundation will host a Halloween Costume Party beginning at 6pm Wednesday, Oct. 30 at the Girl Scout Cabin in Foundation Park.
$5 to attend. Funds from the event will be used for cabin renovations.
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!
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
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.
Trinity Lutheran Church & School: Trunk or Treat
Trinity Lutheran Church and School will be hosting a Trunk or Treat for area children from 5pm until 7pm on Friday, October 25 in the church parking lot.
Please call 618-532-5434 for more information.
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.
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!
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.
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
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Monthly Luncheon at Centralia Historical Museum
October 16th is the Chamber Monthly Luncheon at Centralia Historical Museum!
Advanced Surgical Technology will be speaking at this luncheon. Come out at 12:00pm!
$20 per person.
Open House at Liberty Village of Centralia
Fall Open House at Liberty Village of Centralia
Date: Monday, October 14th
Time: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Come and join the fun! Celebrate this Autumn season at:
Liberty Village of Centralia
Craft Vendors, Music, Food Trucks & More.
Join us for a day filled with community spirit and seasonal festivities!
Community Rummage Sale
Centralia Community Youth Center Presents 1st Annual Community Rummage Sale
This is an INDOOR EVENT! It will happen rain or shine.
Multiple Chances to catch this event:
October 11 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm
October 12 from 7:00am - 4:00pm
October 13 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Refreshments will be available for purchase
We are looking for donations!
Donations may be dropped off at the CCYC during normal work hours or contact Izzy (618)204-3050 to plan a meet up or to pick up donations!
We ask that items be clean, and in working condition (no trash)
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
Celebrate Centralia - A Festival of Art, Wine, & Music
Come to Downtown Centralia on Saturday, October 12, for a festival of Art, Wine, & Music! This festival starts at 2:00pm and ends at 8:00pm.
Looking for entries for the Fine Arts Fiesta!
2p-3p - Youth Violin Concert
3-3:30p - Zumba Demonstration
4-5p - Live Music by 618 Ministry
5-8p - Live Music by Backseat Radio (Pop Band)
Community Rummage Sale
Centralia Community Youth Center Presents 1st Annual Community Rummage Sale
This is an INDOOR EVENT! It will happen rain or shine.
Multiple Chances to catch this event:
October 11 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm
October 12 from 7:00am - 4:00pm
October 13 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Refreshments will be available for purchase
We are looking for donations!
Donations may be dropped off at the CCYC during normal work hours or contact Izzy (618)204-3050 to plan a meet up or to pick up donations!
We ask that items be clean, and in working condition (no trash)
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
Community Rummage Sale
Centralia CommunityYouth Center Presents 1st Annual Community Rummage Sale
This is an INDOOR EVENT! It will happen rain or shine.
Multiple Chances to catch this event:
October 11 from 5:00pm - 9:00pm
October 12 from 7:00am - 4:00pm
October 13 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Refreshments will be available for purchase
We are looking for donations!
Donations may be dropped off at the CCYC during normal work hours or contact Izzy (618)204-3050 to plan a meet up or to pick up donations!
We ask that items be clean, and in working condition (no trash)
10th Annual Fall Bash - Centralia Youth Commission
The Centralia Youth Commission is hosting their 10th Annual Fall Bash at Fairview Park in Centralia on October 16, 2024, starting at 6:00pm
FREE Sand Volleyball Tournament
FREE Bags Tournament
FREE Pickleball Tournament
FREE Food - Cookout at 4:00pm
