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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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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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Breakfast Club Donations
The Port Colborne Optimist Club was pleased to be able to make donations to ten local school breakfast clubs. These invaluable programs ensure that students receive nourishment for growing brains and bodies that need it. This is up from five school donations made last year, a 100% increase, as we recognise the increased need within…
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Catch the Wave
The Port Colborne Optimist club recently became sponsors of the Wave, a girls hockey team based right here in Port Colborne. More about them here. On February 16th at the Vale health centre, the Wave became a tsunami that overcame the Etobicoke Dolphins 5-0. The Dolphins played very well, but this was just not their…
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Fire Department Toy Drive
At the Christmas Parade in Port Colborne, the Optimist Club donated a cheque for $500 to the Port Colborne fire department to go toward their toy drive. You’re welcome!
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Junior Optimists – First Meeting
After our recent Open House we are moving forward to the first official meeting of the Junior Optimist International club meeting. It will take place at on November 13th at 49 Chippawa Road, Port Colborne, at the Lions Club Hall. Doors open at 7pm. Youths between 10 and 17 are invited, and parents are welcome.…


