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Naughty Trivia Night
Tickets are available for our Naughty Trivia night on April 24, 2026 at the Brebeuf Hall in Port Colborne! Selling fast so get yours now by e-transfer to pcoptimistevent@gmail.com. In the note area of your e-transfer please provide contact details so we know who to get the tickets to. We can arrange drop off, or…
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Breakfast Club Program
In the Wainfleet and Port Colborne communities ten elementary schools run breakfast programs, to ensure students in need have access to healthy and nutritious meals with which to start the day. It’s hard for young minds to focus on learning when energy is low and stomachs are rumbling. Meal choices include cereals, protein bars, fruit,…
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Optimist Of The Year 2025
At the first club meeting of 2026 we took care of an important piece of business. We awarded the Port Colborne Optimist Member of The Year to a very surprised and much deserving Cheryle D! She is integral to many commitees. Her energy and optimism are bottomless. Her lively antics and humour keep us all…
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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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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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Welcome New Members
The Port Colborne Optimist Club is very pleased to welcome our two most recent additions to the growing membership ranks. Shown here with club president Jeanette after their official swearing in ceremony, we look forward to working with Laurie Fuaco and Amanda Eggleton. If you are interested in joining the PC Optimists find out more…



