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  • Port Colborne Optimist Club donated $500 to 10 local schools.

    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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  • 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…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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