CNOtes are blog articles about weekly Tuesday noon lunch meetings and monthly CNO 2.0 evening meetings.
Brandon Barrometti shared an overview of the Centerville High School band program, including its structure, major performances, and how community support helps meet ongoing needs.
Centerville High School Band Program Read More »
Committee chairs gave fast updates on the programs that support kids in Centerville and Washington Township, with dates, volunteer needs, and a few stats that show the scale of what the club funds each year.
Optimist 2.0 Club Day Highlights Youth Programs, Scholarships, and Community Events Read More »
Lorelei Hagans-Floyd from the Montgomery County Solid Waste District explained what happens to our trash after pickup, why “away” is never really away, and the free and low-cost options residents can use for recycling, hazardous waste, tires, appliances, yard waste, and neighborhood cleanups.
Updates were shared on the Oratorical, Got Talent, and Essay Contests, along with an overview of Optimist 2.0 and ways members can get involved.
Club Day at St. Leonard Highlights Youth Contests and Optimist 2.0 Read More »
John Condit shared excerpts from his documentary Alone on the Mound, examining the life of Eric Show and the night Pete Rose broke baseball’s all-time hits record. Condit also discussed his personal connection to the story, and the final in-studio interview he conducted with Pete Rose.
John Condit Presents “Alone on the Mound,” A Film About Eric Show Read More »
The Holiday Dinner was filled with good food, fellowship, and music from Moses and Xavier Mabarak, creating a warm celebration of the club’s work throughout 2025. Val Huff, Sue Brubaker and Evelyn Griffin received the Christian D. Larson Award.
Holiday Party 2025 and Christian D. Larson Awards Read More »
Centerville Noon Optimists celebrated three exceptional Centerville High School students with the annual Youth Appreciation Award. These honorees, recognized for their academic excellence, leadership, and community service, exemplify the values of optimism and dedication. Learn more about Tyler Hillberg, Abby Carroll and Bryn Conde, and the inspiring stories shared during this special event.
Youth Appreciation Awards 2025-2026: Honoring Excellence at Centerville High School Read More »
Patrick Arehart explained how artificial intelligence can save time, improve writing, organize notes, and solve everyday tasks without needing any technical skills. He demonstrated real examples like dictation cleanup, recipe restoration, itinerary planning, and building full presentations in minutes, showing how AI can help anyone become more productive and creative.
Practical Uses of AI That Make Life Easier Read More »
Patrick Arehart explained how artificial intelligence can save time, improve writing, organize notes, and solve everyday tasks without needing any technical skills. He demonstrated real examples like dictation cleanup, recipe restoration, itinerary planning, and building full presentations in minutes, showing how AI can help anyone become more productive and creative.
Practical Uses of AI That Make Life Easier Read More »
Karl Frydryk led a humorous TREEvial Pursuit contest that highlighted key facts about our Christmas Tree Lot fundraiser, with help from Greg Griffin, Bob Myers, and Mike Creech. Members also received important reminders about deliveries, safety, and the teamwork needed to reach our expected $50,000 in net profit.
TREEvial Pursuit and Tree Lot Update Read More »
