The Optimist Club is committed to the betterment of the community through the Adopt-a Highway program. There are 2-3 times during the year that local groups partner with the Optimist Club to clean up the 2 mile stretch of Pilgrim Road from Appleton Ave. to Mill Rd. Dates are still pending for 2024. Anyone wanting...
Initiated by a long-time educator, the late John Weaver, the Optimist Club recognizes elementary and middle-school students for their good character-- kindness, compassion, empathy, support, honesty, friendship, humanity and respect. The focus is on students who fly "under the radar," who may not be the highest academic, musical, artistic or athletic achiever, but who makes...
Speak your way to success...unlock scholarships with your voice! Since its start in 1928, the Optimist Oratorical Contest has become the longest-running program sponsored by Optimist International. The contest is designed for youth to gain experience in public speaking and provide them with the opportunity to compete for a college scholarship. The 2024 Optimist Oratorical...
Win Scholarships for Writing! The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In addition to developing skills...
The Optimist Club has sponsored and organized the program since 1986. This program would not be able to continue without the many volunteers and financial support of this club. To date the Optimist Club has awarded $40,000 in scholarships and cash awards through this program. Join us for the 2024 competion on February 17th at...
The 12th Annual Parent Holiday Drop & Shop was held on Saturday, December 3rd at the Community Education & Recreation Department. Ninety-nine children attended along with 43 student volunteers and 28 Optimist volunteers had a day of fun making memories. Thank you to Jason Husslein & Staff for making the day run smoothly. Thank you to...
The Menomonee Falls Christmas Parade was another successful event with the help and dedication of many of the Optimist Club members. After a rainy start to the day, the weather opened up and we had over 50 units entertaining the packed streets with Christmas music and holiday lights along the parade route. The Parade was...
July 3, 2022 was a great day for the club as we had the parade for the first time in 2 years! ––––––––– Volunteers needed for the 2023...
The 2023 Optimist Club Tri-Star Baseball Event will take place on Saturday, June 17 at the Menomonee Falls Little League Complex (on Mill Road) from 12:00-4:00. This is a competitive...
The SWIS District Junior Golf Outing is set for June 19, 2023 at Brown Deer Golf course for $85 per golfer. The event is open to boys and girls ages...
Well, the 2023 Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls Kids Catch and Release Fishing Derby is in the books, and WOW, what a fantastic event it was! This year’s fishing derby...
Photo courtesy of Cline Design Photography These are the 8 amazing participants from this year's Distinguished Young Women program held May 6, 2023 at North Middle School: Sumedha Adavi –Menomonee...