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  • Santa Parade 2025

    Santa Parade 2025

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    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

    Sponsorship Success

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    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

    Coats For Kids 2025

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    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

    Santa Claus Parade 2025

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    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

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    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…

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  • Youth Sponsorship

    Youth Sponsorship

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    This week the Port Colborne Optimist Club presented a $1000 sponsorship cheque to the Wave Girls Hockey Association at the VALE health and Wellness Centre. Pictured left to right are Optimist Club treasurer Claire Beauregard, U11 Wave goalie Luna Menger, and Wave Director of Sponsorships and Media Relations, Jessica Grabell. Our sponsorship contribution will help…

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  • A New Chapter

    A New Chapter

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    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

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    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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