by Pam Barckholtz | Jul 28, 2023 | Community Events
Who Will Feed The Children This Weekend? (available during the school year) Can you imagine going 65 hours between your lunch at school on Friday and your possible breakfast at school on Monday morning? Can you imagine feeding 900 children every weekend? ...
by 8Hk2wS6PkG | Mar 13, 2021 | Community Events
The Fishing Derby has been an annual event for over 15 years. It started as a dream of one of our members, Doyle Carter who believed that we could contribute to a child’s positive self-image through this activity. Children 2-12 are divided into three age group....
by 8Hk2wS6PkG | May 15, 2021 | Community Events
Milford Holiday Parade – A Polar Express Holiday Tradition (Saturday after Thanksgiving) Each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Huron Valley Optimists join forces with the Junior Optimists of Lakeland High School and Milford High School, along with other...
by Cari Schmoock | Aug 11, 2025 | Community Events
Family Holiday Help – Sharing Joy and Kindness at Christmas Each Christmas season, the Huron Valley Optimists partner with Open Door and Community Sharing to ensure local families in need can enjoy the holidays. This program embraces the whole family, providing...
by Cari Schmoock | Aug 11, 2025 | Community Events
Scholarship Contests – Empowering Student Voices(January to March) Since 1928, Optimist International Scholarship Contests have helped students develop their communication skills while competing for substantial scholarship awards. The program’s flagship event, the...
by Cari Schmoock | Aug 6, 2025 | Community Events
Magic Hug Squares – Comfort in Times of Need (year long) A Magic Hug Square is a small but powerful gift of comfort—created to bring warmth and reassurance to those experiencing a medical emergency, personal crisis, or other difficult moments. Each Magic Hug Square...
