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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
3/4/2026 — Normandale Community College, Admissions Director
3/11/2026 — “My Very Own Bed” Meg Hobday, Dream Developer
March 18 — Mark Johnson, coach * Sara Rash, goalie
Bloomington Girls Hockey teamMarch 25 — Nick Kelly, Bloomington Public Health Director
Oratorical Contest: April 1, 2026
Dakohta Hills Middle School
“The Moment I Realized I Belonged — My Definition of Community”
5:30 PM: Student check-in & prep (Room E119)
-6:00 PM: Contest begins (Lecture Room A)
-7:00 PM-7:15 PM: Contest concludes; judging commences (Lecture Room B)
-7:45/8:00 PM: Results (Lecture Room A)
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