Pike County Community Arts Center

10/15/2026

🍔Donor Spotlight: Chickey's Bar & Grill

A big thank you to Chickey's Bar & Grill for supporting our fundraiser with a generous gift certificate! Their donation will be featured in our Pike County Local’s Basket, making it a great excuse to enjoy a delicious meal and support a local favorite! 🍽️

We are so grateful for the businesses that come together to support our fundraiser and our community. Thank you, Chickey's, for being part of it!

Learn more about Chickey's Bar & Grill:
📱 https://www.facebook.com/chickeysbarandgrill/

Family-friendly watering hole & restaurant in Pike County, Il, 96 & 54 at Atlas crossroads. Great food, cold drinks, games, a place where friends meet & traditions start - 5 miles East of the River. 🦌Where the Pike County Herd Gathers & Legends Begin!

10/14/2026

Wednesday Word!

10/13/2026

☕️ Donor Spotlight: The Dome Coffee Shop

A big thank you to The Dome Coffee Shop for supporting our fundraiser with a generous $20 gift card!

Their donation will be featured in our Pike County Local’s Basket, perfect for treating yourself to something yummy or enjoying a little midweek pick me up! ☕️✨

We are so grateful for local businesses like The Dome Coffee Shop who help make our fundraiser special. Learn more about The Dome:

📱https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574759082387 #

A family owned, small-town coffee shop dedicated to serving handcrafted drinks, delicious baked goods, and genuine hospitality. A warm, inviting space where friends gather, neighbors connect, and every customer feels like family.

10/12/2026

🏅Donor Spotlight: Lee Whitwell & Carolina Lopez Ascarate

We are so excited to thank U.S. Open Gold Medalists Lee Whitwell and Carolina Lopez Ascarate for their generous support of our fundraiser! 🎾

They donated a personally autographed US Open visor that will be featured in one of our Pickleball Baskets! What a special addition for any pickleball fan!

Thank you, Lee and Carolina, for sharing pickleball history with our fundraiser and helping support our work in the community.

10/11/2026

🎳Donor Spotlight: Strikez of Pittsfield

We are so thankful to Strikez for supporting our fundraiser with a generous gift certificate!

Their donation will be featured in our Local’s Basket, helping to keep the good times rolling!

Thank you, Strikez, for 'sparing' no expense and spreading generosity. Learn more about Strikez:

🌐 https://www.facebook.com/p/Strikez-61584647017341/

Bowling alley

10/10/2026

🍦Donor Spotlight: Dari Ripple of Pittsfield

A big thank you to Dari Ripple for supporting our fundraiser with a generous gift certificate! Dari Ripple has been a strong supporter of the Arts Center since we first opened our doors in 2022. Our students love our end of season field trip to this quaint, small town ice cream shop each year.

Their donation will also be featured in our Local’s Basket, helping us celebrate one tasty treat at a time.

Thank you for helping make our fundraiser a success! Learn more about Dari Ripple:

🌐https://www.facebook.com/DariRippleIL

10/09/2026

🌟 Student Highlight for the week: Meet Fernanda! 🌟

Fernanda is one of our wonderfully creative spirits who is never afraid to put her own spin on a project. She loves crystals, singing, spending time with her sister, and turning an ordinary idea into something completely her own.

If we say, “Jump,” Fernanda doesn’t ask how high. She says, “I’m going to do two flips over the moon. Just watch me!” And honestly, we wouldn’t expect anything less from her! ✨🌙

Keep dreaming big and being your wonderfully creative self, Fernanda! We’re so glad you’re part of our PCCAC family! 💛🎨

10/09/2026

🚲 Donor Spotlight: Rural Cyclery of Wi******er

We are so thankful to Rural Cyclery for supporting our fundraiser with an amazing donation of an overnight stay at their Wi******er, IL Airbnb and a $50 gift certificate to their Bikes and Brews shop! 🩷

Their generous donation will be featured in our Local’s Basket, helping us showcase some of the wonderful businesses and experiences our local communities have to offer!

Folks like you keep the world spinning! Learn more about Rural Cyclery:

📱https://www.facebook.com/ruralcyclery/

10/08/2026

The Arts Center will be open for Color Drive and we will be featuring creations from local artisans and students. Stop in and see us!

🚗🍁 10 DAYS UNTIL PIKE COUNTY FALL COLOR DRIVE! 🍁🚗

It’s officially time to start planning your route!

October 16–18, Pike County will be filled with antiques, vintage finds, handmade goods, flea markets, food, local shops, historic stops, demonstrations, music and all the little roadside surprises that make Color Drive weekend so much fun.

Some locations will be open Friday, with the main Color Drive weekend happening Saturday & Sunday.

Over the next 10 days, we’ll be sharing plenty of reminders, town highlights, food stops and tips to help you plan your weekend.

🍂 Who are you bringing with you this year?

Tag your Color Drive buddy below and start making your plans!

10/08/2026

🌿Donor Spotlight: Trent & Sarah Bruce of Jacksonville

We are so thankful to Trent and Sarah Bruce for supporting our fundraiser with a generous donation of gardening supplies!

Their donation will be featured in our Tranquil Gardens Basket, perfect for anyone who loves plants and enjoys the beauty and tranquility of an easy indoor garden. 🌿🌸

Thank you, Trent and Sarah, for supporting our fundraiser and helping make it grow!