The Port Colborne Optimist club year starts in October. That’s just the way we roll. With a new year comes a new team. At the Club meeting on October 9th we inducted a new Executive, a new Board of Directors, and added two new members to our ranks. Optimist Lieutenant Governor Don Devreede was in…

Know More

Habitat for Humanity is a global organization dedicated to helping families get started on the path to home ownership and building futures for themselves. Around the world, volunteers give their time and skills and energy to build homes, often from the ground up. Locally, Habitat For Humanity are working here in Port Colborne right now…

Know More

Outgoing club President Kim Eros (right) has been a steady hand guiding us through her tenure in the role. We thank her greatly for her commitment and service both to the club and our community. As one of her last official acts as President, Kim announced the award for the Port Colborne Optimist Of The…

Know More

As the year rolls into Autumn the time came for our intrepid band of volunteers to once more assemble for the Killaly Street cleanup. The Optimist Club adopted Killaly Street many years ago as part of our commitment to the community. Twice per year we scour the ditches on both sides of the 4km road…

Know More

Yesterday people from across Canada took part in the annual Terry Fox run. This event raises funds and awareness for cancer research, and sees community involvement from all age ranges from youth to senior. The Optimist Club did not take part in the run. Our knees wont take it. However, we still wanted to help…

Know More