This weekend in Centralia, IL

A friendly walk and fun run presented by the TREO Foundation comes to Mount Vernon, Illinois. The community-focused gathering highlights support for treatment, research, and education related to obesity, aiming to include and uplift everyone. Participants choose their own pace, whether a short stroll or a longer run, creating a relaxed and flexible experience. A virtual participation option is available for those who cannot attend in person. Online registration is a $30 donation, with an early bird price of $20. Children under 12 may participate at no cost when accompanied by an adult. On-site registration is $35, payable by cash or by credit card using a mobile device. In-person participants receive an event shirt while supplies last. SSM Health is recognized as the Diamond level presenting sponsor for the local community. This 501(c)(3) fundraiser benefits the TREO Foundation and its mission to advance treatment, research, and education to end obesity.

Lakeside at the Castle hosts UP NEXT: The Rising Artist Series, presented by Pepsi MidAmerica, celebrating the next wave of talent across rock, country, pop, and more. This edition spotlights Hayden Coffman, a modern country artist with more than 280 million streams and a Gold certified hit, L’il Man J, a viral creator who blends country and hip hop and has amassed millions of followers, and Kat Luna, a country and Latin country vocalist with Cuban roots and national recognition as one of the genre’s notable new voices. Created for fans who track up-and-coming and social media driven performers, the series offers a chance to experience artists on the rise before they reach bigger stages.