KidsFirst Optimist Club

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KidsFirst Optimist Club KidsFirst Optimist Club of Columbia is an affiliate member organization of Optimist International. From 12:00p.m. to 1:00p.m.

We meet the 1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesdays of the month in the event room at Dickey's BBQ. We enjoy eating chocolate, laughing, & planning events to benefit the youth of Columbia. Our role is to be a friend to youth & partner with many community organizations who directly benefit the children in our community.

What a fun day we’ve had going to the New Theatre in Overland Park, KS😃.
09/23/2026

What a fun day we’ve had going to the New Theatre in Overland Park, KS😃.

John DeLaporte, a member is our club and the director of the Food Bank, and his colleague gave its a great presentation ...
09/17/2026

John DeLaporte, a member is our club and the director of the Food Bank, and his colleague gave its a great presentation about what’s happening at the Food Bank. Thanks to both of you for helping those who need help.

Tom Luckenbill presents a check to Garrett Rucinski from The City of Refuge. Thank you, Garrett, for helping immigrants ...
09/17/2026

Tom Luckenbill presents a check to Garrett Rucinski from The City of Refuge. Thank you, Garrett, for helping immigrants get settled in our community. We appreciate your efforts.

Carol Thompson and Shirley Holdmeier enjoy the last Family Funfest of the season. Thanks, ladies, for representing our c...
09/17/2026

Carol Thompson and Shirley Holdmeier enjoy the last Family Funfest of the season. Thanks, ladies, for representing our club all summer💗

Making lunches at the Ronald McDonald House
08/18/2026

Making lunches at the Ronald McDonald House

Making lunches at Ronald McDonald House
08/18/2026

Making lunches at Ronald McDonald House

Elizabeth O’Connell presents a check to Mike Hentges of St. Raymond House.  Thank you, Mike, for providing housing, trai...
08/18/2026

Elizabeth O’Connell presents a check to Mike Hentges of St. Raymond House. Thank you, Mike, for providing housing, training, and care and support to mothers and families in their time of need.

Kelly Upham (r) of Sleep in Heavenly Peace displays a prototype of the hand-crafted beds the group provides for kids in ...
08/05/2026

Kelly Upham (r) of Sleep in Heavenly Peace displays a prototype of the hand-crafted beds the group provides for kids in need. KFO member Marilyn McCreary helps out. SLP’s motto is “NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUT TOWN.” Thank you for providing beds to over 400 local children Kelly.

Come join the fun!
07/22/2026

Come join the fun!

Joe Knight and Lisa Evans of Coyote Hill accept a check from Marilyn McCreary. Thank you, Joe and Lisa, for helping fost...
07/02/2026

Joe Knight and Lisa Evans of Coyote Hill accept a check from Marilyn McCreary. Thank you, Joe and Lisa, for helping foster kids, foster families, and families in crisis.

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Columbia, MO

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12pm - 1pm

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