City of Pittsfield

🤔 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!

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!

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!

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?

🍂✨ 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

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!

🛍️ Small businesses are the heart of our town, and today is all about supporting them!
Stop by a local shop, grab lunch at a hometown restaurant, or treat yourself to something unique.

👉 Tag your favorite local business in the comments so others can check them out, too!

💪 Giving your time is one of the most powerful ways to make a difference.
Whether it’s helping at a local food pantry, coaching, or just lending a hand to a neighbor, every act counts.
Did you know that there are organizations in town that are needing volunteers. Contact me at bemerick@pittsfieldil.org if you would like to volunteer somewhere.
👉 Share your favorite place to volunteer in our community maybe it will inspire someone else to get involved!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ Cross Country Meet at Pittsfield Lake! 🏅

Mark your calendars! This Tuesday, September 23rd at 4:30 PM, Pittsfield Lake will be the place to be as our athletes take on the cross country course.

Come out, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and cheer on our runners as they give it their all. Your support means so much to these athletes let’s line the course and show them some hometown pride!

📍 Location: Pittsfield Lake
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM, Tuesday, Sept. 23

Let’s go, Saukees! ❤️🖤

🍫 Today’s a sweet one, it’s National White Chocolate Day!
While some argue it’s not “real” chocolate, it’s still delicious in cookies, candy, and coffee.

❓ Fun Question: Are you #TeamWhiteChocolate or #TeamMilkChocolate?

Today, we celebrate, gas and water operator, Cody Spann for 2 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

💛 Gratitude turns what we have into enough.
Today, take a moment to reflect on the things, big or small, that you’re thankful for.
👉 Comment with one thing you’re especially grateful for today. Let’s fill the feed with positivity!

🌎 Today, millions of people around the world will come together to pick up trash and make their communities cleaner and greener. Even just 10 minutes of cleanup makes a difference!
👉 Challenge: Pick up a bag of trash in your neighborhood, park, or along a trail.
Share a photo of your cleanup crew below!

Happy Birthday to City Clerk Ann Moffit! We are so grateful to have you on our team—your hard work and dedication keep everything running smoothly, and we truly appreciate all that you do. Wishing you a fantastic day and a year ahead filled with happiness and success!

🏴‍☠️ Arrr matey, today we’re setting sail on a sea of fun! Sprinkle some pirate lingo into your conversations and see who notices.
👉 Post your best pirate's name in the comments (or use a pirate name generator online for laughs). Bonus points if you share a pirate-y selfie!

🥪 Good food tastes even better with good company.
Today’s challenge: grab lunch with a friend you haven’t seen in a while.
👉 Tag the person you’d love to have lunch with and tell us your favorite lunch spot in town!

Happy Birthday to Mayor Gary Mendenhall! Wishing you a wonderful day filled with joy and a fantastic year ahead. We appreciate all that you do and hope you take some time to celebrate!

🍝 Pasta lovers, rejoice! Whether it’s spaghetti, lasagna, macaroni, or ravioli, there’s a noodle for everyone.

💡 Fun Fact: The average American eats about 20 pounds of pasta per year!
👉 What’s your favorite pasta dish?

🥑 Holy guacamole, it’s your day! Celebrate by mixing up a fresh batch of everyone’s favorite dip.
💡 Fun Fact: The world record for the largest serving of guacamole weighed over 8,000 pounds!

👉 Tell us do you like your guac smooth or chunky? Bonus if you share your recipe in the comments!

💐 A simple compliment can brighten someone’s entire day. Whether it’s telling a coworker they did a great job, thanking a neighbor for their kindness, or just noticing someone’s smile spread positivity today.

👉 Comment below with a compliment for someone in our community let’s make this thread a place full of encouragement!