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SUMMARY:Meat Raffle at DJ's Goalpost on January 3\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun and exciting opportunity to win high-quality cuts of meat\, perfect for grilling or family dinners.  Purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win with multiple drawings during the event. 50/50 raffle and other fun events.  Support a great cause\, enjoy a great venue and have fun! \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/meat-raffle-at-djs-goalpost-on-january-3-2026/
LOCATION:DJ’s Goalpost Sports Pub & Eatery\, N81W15094 Appleton Ave.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Zylka":MAILTO:cillaalso@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T140000
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SUMMARY:2025 Holiday Drop n Shop
DESCRIPTION:Would you like someone to take care of your children while you spend time holiday shopping and running errands? The Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls\, in partnership with the Menomonee Falls School District CE & REC\, is hosting its 14th Annual Holiday Drop & Shop. Children will enjoy arts and crafts\, movies\, story time\, pictures with Santa\, lunch and more. \nPlease note\, there is a $5.00 charge per child. Register on the School District of Menomonee Falls Community Education and Recreation’s website: Optimist Club Parent Holiday Drop & Shop | CE & Rec – Online Registration
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-holiday-drop-n-shop/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls Community Education and Recreation\, W152N8645 Margaret Rd.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service,Public Event
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SUMMARY:2025 Optimist Member Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Are You Ready For The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year? \nChestnuts roasting on an open fire…and the Optimist Club Member Christmas Party! \nWe will be returning to North Hills Country Club on December 3rd and will offer a sit-down dinner and entertainment.  Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. \nThere are three choices for meals:  Chicken Marsala\, Pan-Seared Salmon\, or Vegetable Fricasee.  Cost is $40. \nSign-up sheets will be available during our regular morning meetings through November 26th.  Or you can mail your meal choice and payment to Carol Burg at W140N10870 Country Aire Drive\, Germantown\, WI 53022. \nBUY NOW
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-optimist-member-christmas-party/
LOCATION:North Hills Country Club\, N73W13430 Appleton Ave.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Burg":MAILTO:carol
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
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SUMMARY:2025 Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:Floats\, clowns and Santa! \nLine-up starts at 3:30 on the streets of Park Blvd and Harrison.  The Parade starts at 4:30 moving west on Main to the 4-corners then down Appleton Ave to Arthur.  You can apply to participate in the Parade by going to:  www.march@fallsparades.org
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-christmas-parade/
LOCATION:Main Street and Appleton Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Hebbring":MAILTO:larryh@starpromo.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T170000
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UID:5076-1762588800-1763917200@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 Senior Leaf Raking
DESCRIPTION:Got Leaves? \nIf you are a senior homeowner and would like your yard raked\, sign up by calling the CE & Rec Office at (262) 255-8460 by October 31st.  They will get you on the list to be contacted by a volunteer youth group to schedule raking to occur from November 8th through November 23rd. \nHow Does It Work? \nIn early November\, various youth groups will be assigned to handle the raking.  They will contact the residents to arrange a convenient date and time to rake.  While the service is free\, donations are encouraged; every donated dollar is matched by the Optimist Club and shared among the participating groups. \nNote that we are at the mercy of Wisconsin weather.  Groups are encouraged to complete the raking as soon as possible to minimize the effects of inclement weather. 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-senior-leaf-raking/
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Husslein":MAILTO:hussjas@sdmfschools.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250806T170000
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UID:5065-1754472600-1754499600@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 Optimist Scholarship Golf Outing
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to participate in the 35th Annual Menomonee Falls “Optimist Scholarship Golf Outing” at Ironwood Golf Course on Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025. \nFour-person scramble format. First place team prizes for Women\, Men\, Senior Flights & Additional Prizes\, Special PUTTING Contest\, Individual HOLE PRIZES\, HOLE EVENTS\, & More! \nRegistration starts at 9:30 AM\, shotgun start at 11:00 AM \nLunch included in fees. Begins at 9:30 AM \n $160 per person includes: 18 holes of golf\, free range balls\, 3 free mulligans\, free entrance in putting contest\, cart\, range balls\, entry into putting contest\, beverage\, lunch\, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. \nSocial hour from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Hors d’oeuvres & awards to follow the conclusion of golf. Raffle prizes to be posted after golf. \nSign up as a team or an individual! Register by July 30\, 2025: \nRegister today! \nDon’t want to register online? Download and print our flier
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-optimist-scholarship-golf-outing/
LOCATION:Ironwood Golf Course\, W270N6166 Moraine Dr.\, Sussex\, 53089\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers,Public Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Todd Paulus":MAILTO:tpaulus@wi.rr.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250703T220000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20250215T165049Z
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UID:5069-1751569200-1751580000@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 July 3rd Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the biggest event in Menomonee Falls!  Fun for the whole family–floats\, clowns\, marching bands…and more! \nThe Parade starts at the corner of Elm and Appleton beginning at 7pm and ends at the high school.  Following the parade\, fireworks start at dusk. \nIf you wish to participate in the parade\, please submit an application at www.march@fallsparade.org.
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-july-3rd-parade/
LOCATION:Appleton Ave. at Elm Lane\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Steve Fleming":MAILTO:stvnfleming@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
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UID:5067-1748196000-1757192400@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 Optimist Popcorn Wagon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fresh bag of popcorn while enjoying beautiful Village Park in Downtown Menomonee Falls!  And…support the Optimists as we “pop for kids!” \nOpen every night from 6pm – 9pm from Memorial Day through the week after Labor Day.
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-optimist-popcorn-wagon/
LOCATION:Village Park\, N87W16749 Garfield Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Podolske":MAILTO:podolske@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250510T130000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20250215T161806Z
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UID:5062-1746867600-1746882000@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 Kids Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls Kids Fishing Derby will take place the morning of Saturday\, May 10th at the Mill Pond in downtown Menomonee Falls.  The contest is free and is open to all boys and girls ages 3-16 who reside or attend school in the Menomonee Falls area.  All participants will receive a t-shirt and door prize. Trophies will be awarded to boys and girls in five age divisions for the longest fish and most fish caught during the contest. \nRegistration for the event will be from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Mill Pond Shelter.  During registration\, each child will receive a t-shirt\, fish recording log\, and a ticket for a door prize.  The fishing contest will be from 10:00 AM to Noon.  At Noon\, participants will want to hand-in their fish recording log to one of many volunteers that will be on site.  Trophies will be awarded to contest winners shortly after Noon.  Door prizes can be claimed at the registration table anytime between 10:00 AM and Noon. \nThe Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch will be selling food at the pavilion at the Mill Pond & Shelter from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. \nPlease bring your own fishing equipment.  Only a limited supply of bait will be provided.  Children under 11 years old must be accompanied by an adult.  Those 16 years old and older must have a fishing license. \nOver the years\, sponsors and supporters of this event include the Menomonee Falls Police Department\, the Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch\, the Village of Menomonee Falls\, RB Enterprises\, Fleet Farm\, Krueger’s Entertainment Center\, Cops and Kids Foundation\, Sandy Spring Farm\, Kwik Trip\, Tru Turn\, Menomonee Falls CE & Rec\, The Falls Neighbors and the Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls. \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-kids-fishing-derby/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Park\, W164N9021 Water Street\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dustin Koehler":MAILTO:dustin.m.koehler@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240922T162700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T163040Z
UID:5007-1743858000-1743868800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Meat Raffle at Third Space Brewing on April 5th
DESCRIPTION:Raffles\, meat\, fun\, friends and more!  All while supporting a great cause. \nJoin the Optimist Club and one of the Falls newest attractions–Third Space Brewing’s Innovation Brewhouse–as we raise funds for kids’ organizations\, scholarships\, and other activities in the Greater Menomonee Falls area! \nSee you at Third Space!
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/meat-raffle-at-third-space-brewing-on-april-5th/
LOCATION:Third Space Brewing\, N71W13040 Appleton Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Zylka":MAILTO:cillaalso@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250402T080000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20250215T161610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T161610Z
UID:5064-1743577200-1743580800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 John Weaver Do The Right Thing Award
DESCRIPTION: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 our school community a better place to work\, learn\, play and succeed. \nNominations\, including a description of the reasons for nominating the student\, can be mailed to the Menomonee Falls Optimist Club\, PO Box 671\, Menomonee Falls\, WI 53052 or emailed to Rick Kohl at rick.kohlsja@gmail.com.  The 2025 award ceremony will take place on April 2 during the regularly-scheduled Optimist Club meeting at 7:15 am at the Falls Community Recreation Center on Margaret Road.
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-john-weaver-do-the-right-thing-award/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls Community Education and Recreation\, W152N8645 Margaret Rd.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Rick Kohl":MAILTO:rick.kohlsja@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20241212T172104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T191556Z
UID:5045-1741716000-1741726800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 Oratorical Contest
DESCRIPTION:Speak your way to success…unlock scholarships with your voice! \nSince 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. \nThe 2025 Optimist Oratorical topic is: How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times \nHOW TO APPLY \nInterested students should prepare a 4- to 5-minute speech on the assigned topic to be presented at their local Optimist Club’s contest.\nThe speeches are judged at the Club level\, Zone level\, Regional level (if needed)\, and then at the District level.\nStudents need to submit an application (see link below) and speech in writing prior to the event. \nELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:  The contest is open to students under the age of 19 as of October 1\, 2024. \nCLUB COMPETITION ;  Tuesday\, March 11\, 2025 at 6:00pm. Menomonee Falls Community Center\, W152 N8645 Margaret Rd\, Menomonee Falls\, WI 53051\nZONE COMPETITION: To be announced\nDISTRICT COMPETITION:  May 19-20\, 2025.  Times and location to be announced.\nREGIONAL COMPETITION:  To be announced \nEach Regional Winner will compete in the World Championship Contest for a chance to win a first\, second\, or third place scholarship of $15\,000\, \nFOR MORE INFO CONTACT:\nAnnie Jurczyk – Annie.j@kw.com\nMike Russell – michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com \n24-25_Club_Oratorical_Application  \n2025 Optimist Oratorical Contest Flyer
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-oratorical-contest/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls Community Education and Recreation\, W152N8645 Margaret Rd.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Annie Jurczyk":MAILTO:annie.j@kw.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240922T161332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T161332Z
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SUMMARY:Meat Raffle at Water Street Pub on March 8th
DESCRIPTION:We hope to “meat you” at Water Street Pub.  Beef\, chicken\, pork and more! \nJoin the Optimist Club and Water Street Pub as we raise funds for kids’ organizations\, scholarships\, and other activities in the Greater Menomonee Falls area! \nSee you at Water Street Pub!
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/meat-raffle-at-water-street-pub-on-march-8th/
LOCATION:Water Street Pub & Grill\, N91W16356 Pershing Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Zylka":MAILTO:cillaalso@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250222T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20250215T164257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T164257Z
UID:5068-1740250800-1740259800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 Distinguished Young Women
DESCRIPTION: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 over $40\,000 in scholarships and cash awards through this program. \nJoin us for the 2025 competition on Saturday\, February 22nd at 7:00 pm at North Middle School.
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-distinguished-young-women/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls North Middle School Auditorium\, N88W16750 Garfield Dr.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Mattson":MAILTO:mattdeb@sdmfschools.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250211T180000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20241212T173621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T182612Z
UID:5046-1739296800-1739296800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2025 Essay Contest--Winners!
DESCRIPTION:  \n2025 Winners Are: \n1st Place:  Emily Zgonc\, Sussex Hamilton High School \n2nd Place:  Josiah Chu\, Home School \n3rd Place:  Sanvrit Mohanty\, Menomonee Falls High School \nWin Scholarships for Writing! \nThe 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 for written expression\, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship! \nThe 2025 Essay Contest Topic is: How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success \nHOW TO APPLY\nInterested students should prepare a 700-800 word essay (Title\, footnotes and bibliography are not included in the final word count). Hyphenated words count as one (1) word. Students need to submit an application (see link below) prior to the event. \nELIGIBILITY CRITERIA\nYouth under the age of 19 as of October 1\, 2024 (and is not enrolled as a degree-seeking student of a post-secondary institution) \nCLUB COMPETITION\nEssays are due on Tuesday\, February 11\, 2025\, at 6:00 pm and should be emailed to michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com \nFOR MORE INFO CONTACT:\nMike Russell – michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com or Annie Jurczyk – Annie.j@kw.com \n24-25_Essay_Application \n2025 Optimist Essay Contest Flyer
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2025-essay-contest/
CATEGORIES:Our Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Russell":MAILTO:michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240922T160835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T160835Z
UID:5002-1739019600-1739030400@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Meat Raffle at The Turn at Wanaki Golf Course on February 8th
DESCRIPTION:Beef\, pork\, chicken and more!  Have fun and support a great cause! \nJoin the Optimist Club and The Turn at Wanaki Golf Course as we raise funds for kids’ organizations\, scholarships\, and other activities in the Greater Menomonee Falls area! \nSee you at The Turn!
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/meat-raffle-at-the-turn-at-wanaki-golf-course-on-february-8th/
LOCATION:Wanaki Golf Course\, N50W20830 Lisbon Road\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Linda Zylka":MAILTO:cillaalso@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250104T160000
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SUMMARY:Meat Raffle at DJ's Goalpost on January 4th
DESCRIPTION:Beef\, pork\, chicken\, sports memorabilia and more!  Have fun and support a great cause! \nJoin the Optimist Club and DJ’s Goalpost as we raise funds for kids’ organizations\, scholarships\, and other activities in the Greater Menomonee Falls area! \nSee you at DJ’s!
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/meat-raffle-at-djs-goalpost-on-january-4th/
LOCATION:DJ’s Goalpost Sports Pub & Eatery\, N81W15094 Appleton Ave.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240922T154723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240922T155025Z
UID:4999-1733576400-1733587200@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Meat Raffle at Player's Pub on December 7th
DESCRIPTION:Raffles\, meat\, fun\, friends and more!  All while supporting a great cause! \nJoin the Optimist Club and Player’s Pub as we raise funds for kids’ organizations\, scholarships\, and other activities in the Greater Menomonee Falls area! \nSee you at Player’s Pub!
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/meat-raffle-at-players-pub-on-december-7th/
LOCATION:Player’s Pub\, N86W16396 Appleton Ave.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T213000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240207T200648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T154652Z
UID:4778-1733334300-1733347800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Optimist Member Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:  \nAre You Ready For The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year? \nChestnuts roasting on an open fire\, Ebeneezer and Tiny Tim…and the Optimist Club Christmas Party! \nWe will be returning to North Hills Country Club this year and will offer a sit-down dinner and entertainment.  Cocktail hour starts at 5:45 p.m.  Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. \nThere are three choices for meals:  Chicken Parmesan\, Shrimp Scampi\, or a vegetarian meal of Butternut Squash Ravioli.  Cost is $40. \nSign-up sheets will be available during our regular morning meetings starting in October.  Contact Carol Schulteis to let her know your meal choice. \nPAY NOW
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-optimist-member-holiday-party/
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carol Burg":MAILTO:carol
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240207T201146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T175409Z
UID:4774-1733070600-1733079600@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Christmas Parade
DESCRIPTION:Floats\, clowns and Santa! \nLine-up starts at 3:30 on the streets of Park Blvd and Harrison.  The Parade starts at 4:30 moving west on Main to the 4-corners then down Appleton Ave to Arthur.  You can apply to participate in the Parade by going to:  www.march@fallsparades.org
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-christmas-parade/
LOCATION:Main Street and Appleton Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Hebbring":MAILTO:larryh@starpromo.net
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240207T201454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T175144Z
UID:4772-1731110400-1732492799@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Senior Leaf Raking
DESCRIPTION:Got Leaves? \nIf you are a senior homeowner and would like your yard raked\, sign up by calling the CE & Rec Office at (262) 255-8460 by October 31st.  They will get you on the list to be contacted by a volunteer youth group to schedule raking to occur from November 9th through November 24th. \nHow Does It Work? \nIn early November\, various youth groups will be assigned to handle the raking.  They will contact the residents to arrange a convenient date and time to rake.  While the service is free\, donations are encouraged; every donated dollar is matched by the Optimist Club and shared among the participating groups.
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-senior-leaf-raking/
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Husslein":MAILTO:hussjas@sdmfschools.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241003T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240209T192156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T161003Z
UID:4770-1727976600-1727982000@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Tri-Star Soccer
DESCRIPTION:This annual FREE contest allows Menomonee Falls\, Germantown and Sussex boys and girls to test their Soccer Skills on the MFHS Soccer Field. Open to both boys and girls ages 4 to 12. \nTrophies are awarded to each age group for Dribbling\, Run ‘n Shoot and Fastest Goal Kick using a radar gun! \nAdmission is free and contestants are welcome to attend the Menomonee Falls High School Boys Soccer game. \n  \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-tri-star-soccer/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls High School Varsity Soccer Complex\, W142N8101 Merrimac Dr.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Mislang":MAILTO:jerry.mislang@prodigy.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240214T183522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T175716Z
UID:4857-1727371800-1727380800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Board Installation Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Installation of the 2024-2025 Board of Directors will take place on Thursday\, September 26th 2024. \nDate: Thursday September 26\, 2024\nLocation: Knights of Columbus Hall on Water Street\nTime: Cocktails starting at 5:30pm; Dinner starting at 6pm\nCatering provided by Smoked@225\nMenu: Pulled Pork & Pulled Chicken Sliders\, Coleslaw and Mac and Cheese. For Desert\nOoeyGooey Bars and Cupcakes.\nCost: $25 per person. Pay at a meeting\, send check to PO Box or pay at event. Make sure to\nput in memo field on the check “Installation Dinner” to help Kim process it correctly.\nPlease RSVP number attending by 9/12/24 to michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com\n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-board-installation-dinner/
LOCATION:Knights of Columbus\, W164N9161 Water St.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Russell":MAILTO:michaeldrussell1988@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240207T202707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T221442Z
UID:4781-1726588800-1726601400@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Optimist Member Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Our club picnic is a celebration of what we do as a club.  Members\, significant others\, and potential new members are invited for a great picnic and a chance to engage in fellowship. \nThe date on this event is not yet firmed up\, but it is usually scheduled for the latter part of summer.
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-optimist-member-picnic/
CATEGORIES:Member Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Marcia Hebbring":MAILTO:mrc
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240207T202244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T180346Z
UID:4768-1725901200-1725915600@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Packer Raffle and Tailgate Party
DESCRIPTION:Purchase a $100 raffle ticket to have a chance at one of 19 prizes!  Only 360 tickets sold. Includes a tailgate party at Village Bowl. \nGrand prize:  8 tickets to a Packers game of your choice at Lambeau Field\, luxury limo ride to the game\, Packers apparel\, cash and gift cards! \n2024 Prize Winners: \nGrand Prize:     MaryAnn Schallock \n$1\,000:     Eric Nelson \n$600:     Brent Morris \n$400:     Julie Rogers \n$250:     Gary Cline\, Vincent Scheckel\, Joe Reiter\, Heidi Schlumpf\, Elaine Gee\, Chris Fredrich\, Kelsey Carlson\, Sheila Brookins\, Lynn Zindl\, Tim Trapp\, Jason Husslein\, Kristy Husby\, Tim Schmidbauer and Scott Stein \nFree entry to the 2025 Packer Raffle:     Tom Wagner \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-packer-raffle-and-tailgate-party/
LOCATION:Village Bowl\, N86W18330 Main Street\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Tom Ciskoski":MAILTO:tcisko64@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241002
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240329T153150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T154200Z
UID:4972-1722470400-1727827199@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Football Crazr Sweepstakes
DESCRIPTION:The Club has taken 210 Football Crazr raffle tickets to sell for the SWIS District and our Club. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets or helping to sell the 210 tickets for the club please contact Larry Hebbring. Last year we sold 300 tickets and raised over $1\,600.00 for the club and people who bought our tickets were awarded over $1\,000.00. It is a fun way to watch the 18-week football season and an easy sell at $20.00 per ticket. Contact Larry at 414-899-5807 or larryh@starpromo.net \nMORE INFO \nThe $20.00 ticket follows the 17 weeks of the NFL football season and each ticket holder has a chance to win as much as $500.00 each week. In each week\, the ticket owner gets 4 teams\, chosen at random. If the teams’ point totals are the highest for the week or the lowest for the week\, the ticket owner receives a cash prize. Ticket buyers can go to www.swisdistrict.org/resources to check weekly winners. If they are a winner a check will be sent out to them promptly. To make sure a winner gets their check\, stubs need to be handed in\, completely filled out\, legible and in black ink. \nLast year we had over 30 winners totaling over $3500.00 for club sold tickets. It is a great way to follow the season and all you have to do is buy/sell a $20.00 ticket. The $20.00 and the ticket stub must come back to us (The Optimist Club). The stub must be filled out completely and legibly\, if not\, we won’t be able to send their check if they win. All winnings will be sent to the ticket holder without any need for the ticket holder to interact. \nAll prizes are listed on each ticket. This goes on for 17 weeks with $1\,000.00 given out each week and $17\,000.00 given out for the year. The biggest winners are the scholarships we give out each year from the monies earned from our fund raisers. \nPayouts every week: \n\nHighest $500.00\n2nd $150.00\n3rd $100.00\n4th $60.00\n5th $50.00\n6th $35.00\n7th  $30.00\n8th  $25.00\nLowest $25.00\n2nd lowest  $15.00\n3rd lowest $10.00.\n\nEach ticket is also sold with Fund Crazr Discount Code.  This code automatically enters the ticket buyer into the Football Crazr Sweepstakes and entitles the buyer to deep discounts in the Crazr Saver Store\, using the discount code found on the front of the ticket. \nTicket buyers can go to www.swisdistrict.org/resources to check weekly winners.  If they are a winner a check will be set sent out to them promptly. To make sure a winner gets their check\, stubs need to be handed in\, completely filled out\, legible and in black ink. All 1000 tickets need to accounted for. \n  \nFootball Crazr Sweepstakes Chair: Larry Hebbring
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/football-crazr-sweepstakes/
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Hebbring":MAILTO:larryh@starpromo.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240703T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240209T163017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T145322Z
UID:4765-1720033200-1720040400@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 July 3rd Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the biggest event in Menomonee Falls!  Fun for the whole family–floats\, clowns\, marching bands…and more! \nThe Parade starts at the corner of Elm and Appleton beginning at 7pm and ends at the high school.  Following the parade\, fireworks start at dusk. \nIf you wish to participate in the parade\, please submit an application at www.march@fallsparade.org. \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-july-3rd-parade/
LOCATION:Appleton Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Hebbring":MAILTO:larryh@starpromo.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240604T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240325T184829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T151240Z
UID:4954-1717524000-1717534800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Triker Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we present the first Triker Fest at Village Park.  Participating race teams will compete in head-to-head matches around Village Park Raceway!  Food\, popcorn\, beer garden and…FUN! \nSponsored by Menomonee Falls Optimist Club and American Legion Post 382.
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-triker-fest/
LOCATION:Village Park\, N87W16749 Garfield Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Mattson":MAILTO:greg.mattson@bankfivenine.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240207T203056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T203056Z
UID:4762-1717243200-1717257600@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Tri-Star Baseball
DESCRIPTION:The annual Tri-Star Baseball/Softball Contest will run from 12-4:00 on June 1 at the Little League Baseball Complex on Mill Road. \nOpen to boys and girls fromages 7-12.  Test your skills at hitting\, base-running and pitching! \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-tri-star-baseball/
LOCATION:The Complex\, N64W15020 Mill Road\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service
ORGANIZER;CN="Don Eisenhauer":MAILTO:eisenhauers@youngrembrandts.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240908T210000
DTSTAMP:20260503T095445
CREATED:20240329T152947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T153534Z
UID:4971-1716832800-1725829200@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:2024 Popcorn Wagon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fresh bag of popcorn while enjoying beautiful Village Park in Downtown Menomonee Falls!  And…support the Optimists as we “pop for kids!” \nOpen every night from 6pm – 9pm from Memorial Day through the week after Labor Day.
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/2024-popcorn-wagon/
LOCATION:Village Park\, N87W16749 Garfield Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers
ORGANIZER;CN="Larry Podolske":MAILTO:podolske@yahoo.com
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