Events in Centralia today

Build your West Coast Swing skills in a weekly class that takes place on Wednesdays. The session begins with a full hour of teaching, followed by a 30 minute practice period to try out what you learned. Look for the Blue Room on the second floor. Admission is $5 per person. To reserve a spot, call 548.6261, or simply walk in.

Flow with your breath in a vinyasa practice focused on building heat and energy. Class includes warmup sequences such as sun salutations, then closes with floor poses to promote balance. Instruction supports all fitness levels. Book online and purchase a package if desired. If plans change, rescheduling is available through the email confirmation at least four hours before class. Thursday classes are taught by Alonzo, and Monday classes are led by Sidney.

At Salem Grace Church, a seven-week Grief Recovery group offers guided support for anyone coping with loss. Grief can follow many kinds of change, including divorce, estrangement, job loss, shifts in health, the death of a pet, or a life season that turned out differently than expected. The group uses the Grief Recovery Method, an evidence-based approach that helps participants work through their experience and take practical steps toward healing. The cost is $100 for regular attenders and $125 for those who do not attend regularly.

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.