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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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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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.…

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The Optimist Club was recently fortunate enough to be given an insight into a long-running initiative right here in Port Colborne that has reached into the hearts of our community and far beyond. The Broken Spoke program is the brainchild of founder Aubrey Foley. In 2008 Aubrey started the Broken Spoke program from his home.…

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As winter approaches we are once more mindful of those that have to face the cold without protection from the worst of the weather. Our Optimist Of The Year, Clarisse, went shopping and came back with 10 snow suits and 7 winter coats, purchased at an excellent discount from Lapennaco Liquidation at the Seaway Mall…

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The Duck Race returned in 2024 as the Optimist Club took the reins from the Conservation Club and ran the event for the first time in four years. The event was a sell out! Due to the hard work of our members in promoting the event in the run up to Canal Days, and the…

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The Port Colborne Optimist club year starts in October. That’s just the way we roll. With a new year comes a new team. At the Club meeting on October 9th we inducted a new Executive, a new Board of Directors, and added two new members to our ranks. Optimist Lieutenant Governor Don Devreede was in…

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Habitat for Humanity is a global organization dedicated to helping families get started on the path to home ownership and building futures for themselves. Around the world, volunteers give their time and skills and energy to build homes, often from the ground up. Locally, Habitat For Humanity are working here in Port Colborne right now…

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Outgoing club President Kim Eros (right) has been a steady hand guiding us through her tenure in the role. We thank her greatly for her commitment and service both to the club and our community. As one of her last official acts as President, Kim announced the award for the Port Colborne Optimist Of The…

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