JOIN US
Every Wednesday Morning at 7:30 a.m. Optimists meet at Mugshots Coffee behind Cub Foods at France and Old Shakopee to socialize, plan events for kids and host interesting speakers. You are welcome to attend.
We invite speakers from the community who are interested in civic life and share their passions and interests with members.
Upcoming Events and Speakers
1/28/2026 — OPEN
2/4/2026 — Marina Weddington, Barry Kissell/ Bloomington Police Department Chaplains
2/11/2026 — Kiora Mathews/Traditional Ecological Knowledge/Izaak Walton League
2/18/2026 — Bloomington City Manager
2/25/2026 — Erik Wilson, Epilepsy Foundation, "Smart Seizure Training"
March 11th - “My Very Own Bed” Meg Hobday, Dream Developer
1. The contest will be held at the Club or school level and International level. The topic this year is Be Bold - Be The Change.
2. Club or school level judging may be by Club Members, teachers, professional artists/instructors, or by public voting. Clubs and schools should submit their best entries for judging at the international level.
Art for notecards will be selected from each age division, proportionate to number of entries. Limit one entry per artist.
