Month: December 2025

  • Santa Parade 2025

    Thank you to everyone that braved the cold to wave at the floats in the Santa Parade! It looked like everyone had a great time. We certainly did! Our smoke-filled bubbles were again popular! As part of our own celebrations we donated $500 to the Port Colborne Fire Department for Port Cares Toy Drive. Merry…

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  • Sponsorship Success

    This summer the PC Optimist Club provided sponsorship for a local youth in the International Children Games Judo tournament. Marlie Topolinsky is 13, a recent graduate of McKay Public School. She trains 3-4 days per week at the Port Colborne Judo Club and had gained her orange belt. Her drive and determination made her stand…

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  • Coats For Kids 2025

    This is the third year that the PC Optimists participated in the Port Cares Coats For Kids program which sees warm winter clothing delivered to the kids in our community that need them. This year we had funds to buy 16 coats/snowsuits from Lapennaco’s at the Seaway Mall. The manager, Darlene, gave us discounts on…

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  • Christmas Parade 2025

    Santa Claus Parade 2025

    We are getting excited for the Santa Claus Parade tomorrow! Our members are making the final touches to the redecorated float and we hope to be waving at most of Port Colborne from our 17th position in the parade. Usual route (I think). Parade begins around 6:30. Clarence Street will be the best view of…

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