Noon Optimist Club of Norfolk

Noon Optimist Club of Norfolk We sponsor Junior Optimist Octagon International (JOOI) clubs at the Norfolk Middle School, Junior and Senior High Schools.

The Norfolk Noon Optimists gather on Fridays for food and fellowship as well as fun activities throughout the year to help “Bring Out the Best in Youth, our Community and Ourselves”! The Noon Optimist Club of Norfolk is a group of like-minded men and women who believe it's important to "Bring Out the Best in Kids" and to live in accordance with The Optimist Creed. Club members participate in such

projects as Operation Christmas Tree, Cool to Be in School and the Norfolk Youth Track program. We collaborate with Goldenrod Hills Head Start to provide a Turkey Dinner for families as well as quarterly game or movie nights!

A few Noon Optimists gathered at Encrypt Escape Rooms where we barely escaped being “Framed” for a crime we didn’t commi...
06/13/2026

A few Noon Optimists gathered at Encrypt Escape Rooms where we barely escaped being “Framed” for a crime we didn’t commit on Thursday, June 11th!

Norfolk Noon Optimists hosted Bingo at The Meadows alongside JOI members for twenty-four residents of The Meadows on Tue...
06/10/2026

Norfolk Noon Optimists hosted Bingo at The Meadows alongside JOI members for twenty-four residents of The Meadows on Tuesday, June 9th!

The Norfolk Noon Optimists had the opportunity on Monday, May 11th, to help recognize several students at the Norfolk Jr...
05/12/2026

The Norfolk Noon Optimists had the opportunity on Monday, May 11th, to help recognize several students at the Norfolk Jr. High who were nominated by their teachers for our annual “Unsung Heroes” recognition. Each was nominated for “having overcome obstacles to accomplish something noticed by others”. This is purposely vague and each student’s obstacle probably differed, but each one was overcome and noticed by their teachers. While lots of students are recognized for athletic, artistic or musical talent, academic achievement or leadership, we were looking for something different. The Noon Optimists choose to recognize students who demonstrated “grit” this school year. It’s one of our highlight events of the year!

The Norfolk Noon Optimists presented Carol Gall Memorial Scholarships to our three winners for 2026. Pictured (from lef...
05/08/2026

The Norfolk Noon Optimists presented Carol Gall Memorial Scholarships to our three winners for 2026. Pictured (from left to right) are McKenna Sullivan who will be graduating from Norfolk Senior High as well as Gracie Kosch and Mallory Wolf, both of whom will be graduating from Norfolk Catholic High School. All three girls gave us some time on their last day of school!

The Norfolk Noon Optimists wrapped up their Spring offering of Prime Time Family Reading Time with fourteen families (se...
04/29/2026

The Norfolk Noon Optimists wrapped up their Spring offering of Prime Time Family Reading Time with fourteen families (seven of them Spanish speaking) at the Norfolk Public Library on Tuesday, April 28th. Nine of these families attended each of the six weeks and none missed more than once. Following a light dinner provided by the Noon Optimists, participants read Annie and The Old One and discussed it in relation to this week’s theme, “Resilience and Hope”. Childcare was again arranged by the Early Childhood Program at NECC. Gift books were given, prizes drawn for and certificates handed out. The Noon Optimists collaborate with Humanities Nebraska to bring Prime Time to Norfolk!

The Norfolk Noon Optimists are a proud supporter of Norfolk Buddy Baseball!
04/25/2026

The Norfolk Noon Optimists are a proud supporter of Norfolk Buddy Baseball!

Don Wisnieski was our speaker at the Noon Optimist meeting at Perkins on Friday, April 24th. Wiz talked to us about the...
04/25/2026

Don Wisnieski was our speaker at the Noon Optimist meeting at Perkins on Friday, April 24th. Wiz talked to us about the Norfolk Freedom Point project at SkyView Lake. The project honors those who served and continue to serve our country. This community-driven effort features a 122-foot flag pole and will be a place of reflection, education and unity for generations to come. The sale of commemorative bricks is primary way to support this effort. Count us in!

The Norfolk Noon Optimists helped 13 families (6 Spanish speaking) discuss “compassion and respect” using The First Stra...
04/22/2026

The Norfolk Noon Optimists helped 13 families (6 Spanish speaking) discuss “compassion and respect” using The First Strawberries and Once A Mouse during Week #5 of Prime Time Family Reading Time at the Norfolk Public Library on Tuesday, April 21st. A light dinner was provided by the Noon Optimists and childcare arranged by the Early Childhood Program at NECC. Andy shared about things the Norfolk Public Library has to offer. Renee McClymont, a local member of the Humanities Nebraska Board was our special guest. Prime Time Family Reading Time is a collaborative effort of the Noon Optimists and Humanities Nebraska!

The Norfolk Noon Optimists discussed “Courage & Bravery” with fourteen families (7 of them Spanish speaking) during Week...
04/15/2026

The Norfolk Noon Optimists discussed “Courage & Bravery” with fourteen families (7 of them Spanish speaking) during Week #4 of Prime Time Family Reading Time at the Norfolk Public Library on Tuesday, April 14th. This week’s featured books were Where The Wild Things Are and The Paper Bag Princess. A light meal was served, childcare arranged by the Early Childhood Program at NECC and free books given out by Read Aloud Norfolk. All this is made possible through collaboration between the Noon Optimists and Humanities Nebraska!

The Norfolk Noon Optimists sponsored and served our Annual Spring Preschool Dinner on Thursday, April 9th, for 150 - 200...
04/10/2026

The Norfolk Noon Optimists sponsored and served our Annual Spring Preschool Dinner on Thursday, April 9th, for 150 - 200 Head Start and Little Panther Preschool family members. On the menu was Raising Canes chicken strips, Mac ‘ Cheese, green beans, dinner roll, cookies and a drink. This is always a highlight on our Spring calendar!

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Norfolk, NE
68701

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