This contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop important public speaking skills. The topic for 2025, determined by Optimist International, is “How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Trying Times.” Contestants prepare and deliver a speech between four and five minutes in length on the assigned topic during a regular Optimist Club luncheon/dinner meeting. […]
Boys and girls under the age of 19 are invited to submit an essay on a pre-assigned topic during the months of October, November, December, and January each year. One winner will advance to finals at the district for a chance to win a $3,500 scholarship. The Essay Contest is sponsored jointly by Centerville Noon […]
The Optimist Visual Arts Competition gives the youth we serve another outlet for their creativity! This exciting program is designed to encourage and celebrate youth visual art skills in painting and drawing. The contest will be held at the Centerville Noon Optimist local level and at the International level. The theme for 2024 is: “Bringing […]
This is a FREE event. A pass, shoot and dribble contest will be held for boys and girls ages 7 - 12. All contestants will receive a free cinch sack and 150 basketballs will be given away, courtesy of Centerville Hustle. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 boys and girls in each age […]
The Centerville Noon Optimist Club is conducting a photo contest to assist young people with developing an interest in the area of photography and to expose them to “The Optimist Creed” and our philosophy of Optimism. Students are asked to submit photos that illustrate/exemplify one of the ten tenets of “The Optimist Creed.” Prizes will […]
Come out and view youth talent at the 5th Annual Centerville/Washington Township’s GOT TALENT contest sponsored by the Centerville Noon Optimist Club. Talents may include magicians, dancers, singers, musicians, martial artists, acrobats, comedians and any other acts that may be entertaining. Groups are limited to 6 performers. The event will be held through video submissions. […]
Join us at Oak Grove Park as children ages 2 - 10 search for 8000 eggs! We will also have golden eggs that may be exchanged for a special prize! This event is FREE to attend. Children will participate by age:Group 1: Ages 2-4Group 2: Ages 5-7Group 3: Ages 8-10 Once the event begins at […]
Ready for an afternoon full of play and fun with the whole family?! Join us on Family Adventure Day! We have fun for the ENTIRE family to enjoy! This event is sponsored by the Washington Township RecPlex and the Centerville Noon Optimist Club will be providing the fishing portion of this event.
Come out and view youth talent at the 5th Annual Centerville/Washington Township’s GOT TALENT contest sponsored by the Centerville Noon Optimist Club. An in-person FINALE of the top 10 chosen acts will be held at Centerville High School in the Central Theater on May 7th, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6:00pm. Prizes:$500 1st […]
Join us at Forest Field Park as the Noon Optimist Club of Centerville, in combination with the Centerville-Washington Park District, the Centerville Police Department and Bike Centerville, would like to promote youth bicycle safety in the community by sponsoring their Free Safety on Wheels Bike Rodeo. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend and […]
Want to hook a kid on fishing? Come to the annual fishing derby at the RecPlex. The fishing, worms and lunch are free so grab your pole, family and come out and enjoy the day. You’ll see Moms, Dads and Grandparents smiling as the pictures are taken. This event is for children ages 3-15. All […]
Safetyville Square is a fun and entertaining way for children entering kindergarten through second grade to learn about safety over the summer. Topics include pedestrian, bicycle, playground, fire, home and life safety. Children get acquainted with school buses, emergency vehicles and our child sized Safetyville Square. There are 6 4-day sessions spread out across three […]
