Chesterfield Optimist

09/03/2026

Message us to find out more about our community activities!

We are gearing up for a busy holiday season with meals at craft bazaars, Halloween activities for kids, breakfast with Santa and more!!!

Then, after the first of the year we will be having our Visusl Arts contest along with Essay and Oratorical contests.
We can’t wait!

Every smile, every mentoring moment, every scholarship, and every community project has one purpose, to help children reach their full potential. When Optimists serve, we're investing in brighter futures and stronger communities, one child at a time.
Join us in making a difference where it matters most. Become an Optimist volunteer by visitinging optimist.org today and help bring out the best in every child.

08/23/2026

07/26/2026

Join us in making a difference for the children in our community!

Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 5, at 6:00 PM at the Millcreek Civic Center.

No registration is needed—just show up! Wear casual clothes, and plan for the meeting to last about an hour.

We'd love to see you there!

Be the Change. Become an Optimist by visiting optimist.org and help change the world.

07/05/2026

THANK YOU to everyone who came out to our Pancake Breakfast!! We had a great turnout!

The proceeds allow us to help the community with

- Essay contest scholarships
- Oratorical contest scholarships
- Donations to schools for needed items
- Help with Easter, Halloween & Christmas
- Honor our local law enforcement
- And more!

If you might be interested in helping and finding out more about Optimists, please join us at our next meeting on Wednesday, August 5th at 6pm in Millcreek Civic Center.

07/04/2026

*Update - We have biscuits & gravy, too!
To go containers are available

Join us this morning for our All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast from 8-11am at Millcreek Civic Center in Chesterfield.

Set up your chairs for the noon parade and come inside to enjoy pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice.

$10 Adults, $5 Child, under 3 free.
We can accept cash, card, Venmo, CashApp and Zelle.

07/04/2026

07/03/2026

Saturday July 4, 2026 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
8-11:00am
Millcreek Civic Center
Rain or shine!!

Chesterfield Optimist Club will be serving an All-You-Can-Eat pancake breakfast. Pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk and juice. Adults $10.00 Children $5.00
Under 3 -free

Set up your chairs for the parade. Then, come inside for breakfast.

This past year the Club has funded the Respect for law program, Oratorical & Essay scholarships for youth, and our OWLS program - Optimist Working for Learning Success. We had 3 local students win Oratorical & Essay contests- even competing at the District/State level. We also donated $1000 in student school supplies, teacher supplies and hygiene products for students in the county.

Come say hello, eat some food and help us contribute to the community! 😀

05/03/2026

Our Chesterfield club was very well represented today at the IN North Optimist conference today in Monticello.

We went home with the following winners:
Ligon Smith - 3rd place Oratorical
Kaatje Heck - 2nd place Oratorical
Cortney Arteritano - 3rd place Essay

Well done to all competitors!!

04/30/2026

Volunteering doesn’t just change communities; it changes you. From boosting happiness and reducing stress to building meaningful connections and a sense of purpose, giving your time comes with powerful side effects. Every act of service adds energy, confidence, and optimism to your life.

✨ Feel the impact for yourself by joining an Optimist International club today and turn good intentions into real change. Visit https://www.optimist.org/landingpage/
for more smiles! 🙂 😊

04/29/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the Region 3 Optimist oratorical contest hosted by the Chesterfield Optimist Club.
The top two winners will be competing on Saturday, May 2, at the District level.