The 2024 Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls Kids Fishing Derby will take place the morning of Saturday, May 11th 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...
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...
Raffles, meat, fun, friends and more! All while supporting a great cause. Join the Optimist Club and our local businesses as we raise funds for kids' clubs, scholarships, and other activities in the Greater Menomonee Falls area! See you at Player's Pub!
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...
Beef, pork, chicken and more! Have fun and support a great cause! Join the Optimist Club and our local businesses as we raise funds for kids' clubs, scholarships, and other activities in the Greater Menomonee Falls area! See you at DJ's!
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 Most Wonderful Time Of The Year? Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, presents under the tree, Ebeneezer and Tiny Tim….. and the Optimist Club Christmas Party! The 2023 Christmas Party was held on Wednesday, December 6th at the Delta Hotel. Guests enjoyed their choice of either Chicken Marsala, Herb Crusted Tilapia, or a vegetarian...
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...
The Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls celebrated our 50th anniversary on Saturday, November 4, 2023. With over 75 in attendance, our members and guests enjoyed fellowship as well as reflecting on the past and present, hearing highlights from many past presidents and playing a trivia game which brought out some history of the club. ...