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  • Port Colborne JOI logo

    A New Chapter

    The PC Optimist Club is pleased to announce the launch of a new chapter – literally. The Port Colborne chapter of the Port Colborne Junior Optimist International (JOI). JOI will be comprised of youth up to the age of 18 and will have a president, an executive, and a board. Guided by the parent body…

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  • Road Cleanup – Q4 2025

    Twice a year we take on the task of clearing the ditches on one of the approaches to Port Colborne. We’re doing another road cleanup again this Saturday, September 27. In conjunction with our greatly appreciated volunteers from the Pathfinders the Optimists will take on the semi-annual task of clearing trash from a 4km stretch…

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  • Canal Days 2025 duck race results

    Duck Race Results 2025

    A little housekeeping for those that want to know, following up from the once more SOLD OUT Canal Days Duck Race! I’m going to say it… we like to keep our ducks in a row. Thanks to everyone involved, particularly those that bought tickets and our gloriously generous sponsors. On another note we also wish…

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  • People queuing at the Port Colborne Optimist Club tent on Canada Day 2025

    Canada Day 2025

    A few days ago the Optimist Club once more celebrated Canada Day in the park at H.H. Knoll, Port Colborne. We had food trucks and craft vendors. We had balloon twisting and face painting. Bouncy castles and kids games. We had live music throughout the day, including a military band. The National Anthem, speeches, and…

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  • Canada Day 2025 Port Colborne entertainment line up

    Canada Day 2025

    With the Fishing Derby behind us we can focus on the biggest event of our year, the Canada Day celebrations! For over 20 years the Optimist Club has organised this community event in H.H. Knoll park, Port Colborne, to celebrate Canada Day. We have craft vendors galore. The famous Optimist Club penny sale. Free kids…

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  • Girl at the kids fishing derby 2025

    Kids Fishing Derby 2025

    Fathers Day saw our biggest event yet as kids and adults came from far and near to join in the fun at the 2025 Kids Fishing Derby in Port Colborne. With entrants lined up around the block to sign up we had our hands full from the start. Members handed out buckets and worms, took…

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  • Award Night 2025

    On Wednesday May 28 2025 the Optimist Club held a special meeting, combining our Respect For Law and Youth Appreciation award ceremonies. Each of these reflects our gratitude for the community endeavours and civic spirit embodied by the recipients. Each recipient has demonstrated commitment, passion, and involvement in their local communities. We made it a…

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  • Bike Rodeo 2025

    The Optimist Club annual Bike Rodeo takes place on Community Safety Day. This year the Port Colborne firefighters are hosting the event on Saturday, May 10, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Port Colborne Fire & Emergency Services facility on Mellanby Ave. This completely FREE event has plenty of activities including interactive…

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  • Spring Road Cleanup 2025

    The deed is done! 8 kilometres of ditches. 31 bags of garbage. That’s how much litter was thrown or blown from vehicles onto our adopted road Killaly East in Port Colborne since we last cleared it 6 months ago. 31 bags of garbage collected, bagged, and ready for pickup. And we will clear that 8…

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  • Breakfast Club Donations

    The Port Colborne Optimist Club was pleased to be able to make donations to ten local school breakfast clubs. These invaluable programs ensure that students receive nourishment for growing brains and bodies that need it. This is up from five school donations made last year, a 100% increase, as we recognise the increased need within…

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