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Donations To Deserving Causes
This has been a big week for big cheques. The Optimist Club donated $1000 to POCOMAR to help them continue saving lives. And we gave $1000 to Canadian Tire Jumpstart so they can continue enriching the lives of youth. Two organizations, two entirely different goals, but with one common aim: To make a better, brighter…
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2026 Kids Fishing Derby
We work hard in the background for months to arrange the practical side of this free fathers day event. From free worms to free hot dog lunches. We try hard not to get those two mixed up. The many volunteers helping out on the day deserve our gratitude. They include several members of the Port…
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Kids Fishing Derby 2026
It is that time of year again! The sun rises early. And so do we, to unload the truck and set up the tables for the 2026 Kids Fishing Derby. Sunday, June 21st, registration opens at 8am. Accompanied kids between 3 and 13 are invited to join us for a morning of fishing, a free…
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Community Safety Day 2026
At the Community Safety Day event yesterday, Optimist Club members were on hand as always to teach youngsters the basics of bicycle road safety. We want all our kids to be safe on the roads. Also at the event was Broken Spoke, the community program founded and led by local legend Aubrey Foley, which gets…
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2026 PC Optimist Club Awards
Each year the Port Colborne Optmist Club recognizes people within the community that stand out as examples of community spirit, by their involvement and commitment. At an event held at our club house the award winners are given a meal before the presentations. Each award winner takes home a plaque to remember that, sometimes, doing…
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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…


