The Optimist Club is always looking for ways to help our community and particularly youth. Our motto is, after all, ‘Friends Of Youth’. We thought, wouldn’t it be a fantastic idea to combine the two? On October 23rd the Port Colborne Optimist Club is holding an open house initiative to explore interest in forming a…

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As July draws to a close the highlight event of the Summer approaches once more here in sunny Port Colborne. The annual Canal Days festival which brings visitors from not only across the region but the whole of Ontario and even the United States, draws over a quarter of a million each year to celebrate…

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Canada Day 2024 was a great success! From the on-stage entertainment to the foam party, the food trucks, the craft vendors, and most especially the weather. Not to forget all the people that came out to join us, and have a great day with us in the sun. Here for the first time together are…

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Canada Day is a big thing everywhere in Canada. Here in Port Colborne, celebrations centre on H.H. Knoll Park and the Sugarloaf Marina. The Optimist Club runs this annual event. We enjoy seeing the throngs of people coming down to enjoy what we have put together. The running order of events this year is as…

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The Port Colborne Optimist Club is pleased to announce the return of the Duck Race for Canal Days 2024! 3200 numbered ducks will be released along West Street, and the lucky ducks that have bought matching tickets will win one of four fantastic prizes all contributed by our generous sponsors. With only 3200 ducks in…

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The Port Colborne Guild Hall was again our venue of choice for the annual Christmas Bazaar, which once more saw visitors coming from across the region to view the wares of our vendors. While there, many chose to enjoy the tasty tidbits from our Bake Sale, drop some tickets into the Penny Sale baskets, or…

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It is time to set your event calendars for the annual Port Colborne Optimist Club Christmas Bazaar! Saturday, November 18th is the date! Crafters and artists from around the region will gather to show and share their wares at the Guild Hall in Port Colborne, Clarence Street. This is shaping up to be a good…

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Would you like to join us for an evening of fun and merriment at one of Port Colborne’s premium venues? An event that will feature excellent food, great company, good entertainment, and only a minimal chance that you will be murdered? The Port Colborne Optimist Club signature Murder Mystery event is back! The Optimist Club…

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The Port Colborne Optimist Club is holding the annual ‘let’s sell stuff’ garage sale fundraiser and children’s book giveaway on Saturday September 9th. Garage Sale Please join us at the Lions Hall, 49 Chippawa Road, Port Colborne between the hours of 8am and 1pm to get yourself a bargain on some high quality garage sale…

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