Midland States Bank in Centralia is hosting a community-wide event for customers, neighbors and friends in celebration of Community Appreciation Day.

The event will be held from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM on Friday, Oct. 17 at the bank’s 200 S. Poplar St. location.

Those who attend will be able to enjoy food, fun, and local vendors throughout the day.

Vendors include Taco Jo’s Food Truck, which will be serving from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Centralia Fire Department, offering fire truck tours from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Marion County Animal Control, with adoptable pets on site; the Disabled American Veterans #76; along with other local organizations sharing about their services.

“This day is about celebrating our community,” said Jamie McGill, Banking Center Manager, in a release issued by Midland States Bank. “We’re grateful for the relationships that make Centralia such a bright and welcoming place to live and work.”

In addition to the festivities on the 17th, Midland States Bank is hosting a week-long giveaway leading up to the event. Details on how to participate are available at midlandsb.com/community-appreciation-day.

Midland States Bancorp, Inc. is a community-based financial holding company headquartered in Effingham, Illinois, and is the sole shareholder of Midland States Bank.

The Company provides a full range of commercial and consumer banking products and services and business equipment financing, merchant credit card services, trust and investment management, insurance and financial planning services.