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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

  • Oratorical Contest, April 1

  • Egg Packing, April 2

  • Egg Hunt, April 4

  • April 8th: Parkinson Foundation/speaker Clara Posner

  • April  15th:  The Works Museum/speakers    Emily Kinny, Director, & Sarah/Event Coordinator

  • April   22nd: Open at this time

  • April   29th : OASIS for Youth/speaker   Jasmyn Green, Director of Programs

Oratorical Contest: April 1, 2026

Dakota 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 ( Room A)

-7:00 PM-7:15 PM: Contest concludes; judging commences (Room B)

-7:45/8:00 PM: Results ( Room A)

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Check here April 15 for details and Registration. Garage sale is usually held the middle of May.

Bloomington City-wide Garage sale