🍽 Exciting News! The West Central Illinois Nutrition Project has moved their daily lunch location to the Pike County Senior Center located at 220 W. Adams St., Pittsfield, IL 62363. Everyone is welcome to join for a delicious meal! 🥗 📅 Monday – Friday 🕰 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Reservations are needed, please call 217-592-3667 or stop by during lunch hours. 💵 Cost: Ages 59 & under: $8 Ages 60 & over: A donation is strongly suggested Take a look at their October menu it’s full of great options! 😋
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
new meal site for West central Illinois nutrition Project.
October menu
🥤 Calling all coffee lovers today is National Frappe Day! ☕❄️
Perfectly blended, sweet, and refreshing, frappes are a pick-me-up we can all enjoy.
💬 Do you prefer your coffee hot and cozy or cold and frosty? Tell us your favorite coffee drink and where to get it below!
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
national frappe day October 7
🍜 From spaghetti and fettuccine to ramen and mac & cheese, noodles come in all shapes and sizes, and we love them all.
🍝 It’s National Noodle Day, and that means carb-loading is basically mandatory. 😉
👉 What’s your ultimate noodle dish? Drop it below, maybe we’ll get some dinner inspiration tonight!
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
national noodle day
Nothing says FALL like a trip to the pumpkin patch!
🍁🎃 Rows of orange pumpkins, crisp air, hayrides, and cider make the perfect autumn day.
📷 Share your pumpkin patch pictures in the comments, let’s see who picked the biggest or most unique pumpkin this year!
What pumpkin patch has been your favorite?
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
pumpkin patch fun
Taco ’bout the best holiday of the year! 🌮💃 It’s National Taco Day, and whether you're team hard shell or team soft shell, tacos bring people together.
👉 Hard shell, soft shell, or BOTH? Comment your favorite taco style and tag your taco buddy!
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
National Taco Day October 4th
Happy World Smile Day!
Did you know smiling can boost your mood and the moods of those around you? 😊 It’s contagious in the best way!
📸 Share a selfie with your biggest smile in the comments let’s flood this post with positivity and brighten each other’s day.
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
world smile day
The city will begin picking up excess chips from the roads that were oil-and-chipped earlier this summer starting Wednesday, October 8, 2025. Please use caution when traveling in these areas.
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
Use caution next week starting 10/8/25
Today we celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our schools, workplaces, and community spaces clean and running smoothly our custodians! 🙌 From early mornings to late nights, their work often goes unnoticed, but it makes ALL the difference.
👏 Drop a “THANK YOU” below to show appreciation for the custodians in your life.
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
national custodian day
💰 Do you have money waiting for you?
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office has $5 billion in unclaimed property owed to Illinois residents and you could be one of them!

📅 Monday, October 27, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Pittsfield Public Library, 205 N. Memorial Street, Pittsfield, IL

Join State Senator Jil Tracy and State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer for an ICASH event to see if you have unclaimed property and get assistance filing a claim.
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
Icash event
It’s National Homemade Cookie Day!
Nothing beats the smell of fresh-baked cookies filling the house. 🍫🍪 Whether you’re a classic chocolate chip fan or you love something fancy like snickerdoodle or oatmeal raisin, today’s the perfect excuse to enjoy a cookie (or three 😉).
👉 Tell us your favorite cookie in the comments and if you have a recipe to share, even better!
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
national cookie day
🌮 It’s the tastiest day of the week and the perfect way to wrap up September, Taco Tuesday!

💡 Fun Fact: Americans eat more than 4.5 billion tacos every year. That’s a lot of salsa!
👉 What’s your go-to taco order? Beef, chicken, fish, or veggie?
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
Taco Tuesday

The Burn Pike will reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30th, and will return to its regular days and hours of operation. 🔥 Please remember do not light any fires while dumping. Thank you for your cooperation!

6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
burn pile open again
Today, we celebrate Corporal Harmony Clendenny for 3 years of dedication and hard work! Your commitment and contributions have made a lasting impact, and we are grateful to have you as part of our team. Thank you for all that you do—we look forward to many more years of success together! 🎉👏 #WorkAnniversary #ThankYou
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Anniversary
📍 It’s Geocache Day!
Geocaching is like a modern-day treasure hunt using GPS coordinates. There are hidden “caches” all over the world even right here in our area.
👉 Challenge: Go find one today and share a picture of your adventure. How many can you discover?
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
geocaching
🤔 Today is all about fun and goofy questions.
Example: If animals could talk, which one would be the rudest? 😂

👉 Drop your silliest “would you rather” or goofy question in the comments (make sure to keep it clean) and let’s see how creative we can get!
6 months ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy ask a silly question day! September 28th
Happy Birthday to Clint Weir! We truly appreciate your contributions and the positive energy you bring to the team. Wishing you a fantastic day and a year ahead filled with success, happiness, and good health!
7 months ago, Brittney Emerick
Happy Birthday to you
National Hunting & Fishing Day
🎣🦌 Today we celebrate America’s rich outdoor traditions. Hunting and fishing not only provide food but also play a big role in conservation efforts.
👉 Hunters and anglers post your favorite outdoor memory or photo below!
7 months ago, Brittney Emerick
National hunting and fishing day
National Love Note Day
💌 In today’s world of texts and emails, there’s something extra special about a handwritten note.
Take a few minutes to write a love note to your partner, your kids, or even just a kind note for a friend.
👉 Share in the comments who would you write a love note to today?
7 months ago, Brittney Emerick
National love note day September 26th
🍂✨ October is almost here, and we’ve packed the month full of fall fun! From pumpkin patches and bonfires to World Smile Day and Halloween, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out our October Calendar of Events and join in on the fun all month long! 🧡
#OctoberEvents #CommunityFun #HelloFall
7 months ago, Brittney Emerick
october calendar of events
National Comic Book Day
🦸‍♂️ From Superman to Spider-Man, comic books have inspired imaginations for decades. Celebrate today by revisiting an old favorite or discovering a new one.

❓ Fun Trivia: Who was the first superhero to appear in a comic book? (Hint: It was back in 1938!)
👉 Drop your guesses below!
7 months ago, Brittney Emerick
National Comic Book Day