In collaboration with several other local Optimist Clubs – we host an annual “Optimist Kids Day in the Park” – this year’s event is on Saturday August 2nd, 2025 from 9AM until 1PM at Delco Park in Kettering. The event is a completely free, fun-filled event for the entire family – with free lunch served at noon. […]
Each year we hold our free Tri-Star Soccer competition. The competition will run continuously so arrive anytime. The end time listed is approximate. Awards will be announced after all boys and girls have completed the skill challenges. Test your dribbling, shooting, passing and throw-in skills. Save time and preregister for the event:
Ghosts, ghouls, and zombies will haunt the trails of Washington Township RecPlex Countryside Park on October 14 & 15, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm! On these FREE fun-filled evenings your trail guide will lead you through the scary trails. The hauntings will begin at 7:00 pm. The last group will begin the trail at 8:30 […]
This contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop important public speaking skills. The topic for 2026, determined by Optimist International, is “The Moment I Realized I Belonged—My Definition of Community.” Contestants prepare and deliver a speech between four and five minutes in length on the assigned topic at 6pm at Woodbourne Library. The […]
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 by the Centerville Noon […]
The Centerville Noon Optimist Club supports Optimist International by conducting the annual Margaret Barclay Memorial Oratorical Contest. This contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop important public speaking skills. Contestants prepare and deliver a speech between four and five minutes in length on the assigned topic. The winner on each of two contest […]
The Centerville Noon Optimist Club supports Optimist International by conducting the annual Margaret Barclay Memorial Oratorical Contest. This contest provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop important public speaking skills. Contestants prepare and deliver a speech between four and five minutes in length on the assigned topic. The winner on each of two contest […]
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 2026 is: “Be […]
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 […]
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 for children ages 2-10.Get your photo taken with the Easter Bunny. Children will participate by age:Group 1: Ages 2-4Group 2: Ages […]
Come out and view youth talent at the 6th 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. […]
