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The Optimist Club of Calvert is a non-profit organization working for the benefit of the community's children.

The Optimist Club of Calvert is a non-profit organization run by adult volunteers. Our mission is to help kids in the local community with service projects, scholarships, and support for other youth organizations. The Optimist Club of Calvert holds dinner meeting the 4th Monday of every month at O'Gannigans in Prince Frederick at 7:00pm. Anyone interested in joining or seeing what we're about is welcome to attend.

10/26/2026

Here are just a few pictures from our Trunk or Treat today! 99 families came to see us! 💜

10/23/2026

Looks like great weather for our Trunk-or- Treat on Sunday! We're so excited!

10/11/2026

Optimist International has honored over a quarter of a million law enforcement officers worldwide since the program began over 50 years ago. The Optimist Clubs of Calvert-Prince Frederick and Solomons are proud to continue this tradition by honoring seven law enforcement members at their 57th Annual Respect for Law Awards Banquet on September 29.

Congratulations to this year’s honorees (pictured l-r): Calvert County Sheriff's Office Deputy First Class Ryan Campbell, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Officer First Class Tanner Williams, Maryland State Police - Prince Frederick Barrack "U"Trooper First Class Mitchell Bennett, Calvert County Sheriff's Office Deputy First Class Cory Hart with the Calvert County Detention Center, Assistant State’s Attorney April N. Brown, Calvert County Government, Calvert County, Maryland Public Safety Dispatcher I Erika Kivett with Calvert Emergency Communications, and Animal Control Officer Alexis King. For more information about the Optimist Club of Calvert, please visit www.CalvertOptimists.org.

10/10/2026

Come out to see us today at the Experience Calvert Festival 12-5 pm. Bay Ave in North Beach.

10/04/2026

Looking for something fun to do next Saturday, October 10th? Check out the Experience Calvert Festival in North Beach from noon to 5:00 pm.

Children's Activities
Touch-A-Truck
Music
B**r & W**e
Vendors
Food Trucks

And the Optimist Club of Calvert! Be sure to stop by and see us!

09/07/2026

Save the date for our Annual Trunk or Treat!

08/28/2026

Your resume tells the story of where you've been. But, volunteering helps shape where you're going. Serving as an Optimist builds leadership, teamwork, communication, event planning, and community engagement skills that employers and communities value.

Whether you're looking to grow professionally or make a meaningful difference, Optimist International offers opportunities that help you build both your resume and your impact. Ready to add purpose to your resume? Join Optimist International today and discover volunteer opportunities that strengthen your skills, expand your network, and change lives, starting with your own. Visit www.calvertoptimists.org to find out more!

08/25/2026

Wishing all Calvert County students, teachers, school staff and bus drivers a great first day of school!

07/31/2026

The Optimist Club of Calvert is proud to announce our 2026 Scholarship Winners!

My Nguyen, a recent graduate of Calvert High School, was awarded the Les Knapp Scholarship, valued at $8,000. My plans to study pre-med and eventually become a doctor.

Lucas Grover, a recent graduate of Northern High School, was awarded the Jim King Scholarship, valued at $6,000. Lucas wants to work in politics and law, and he plans to study Political Science and/or Economics.

Madilyn Espenschade, who recently graduated from Calvert High School, was awarded the Robert L. Chaney Career/Vocational/Technical Scholarship, valued at $3,000. Madilyn wants to work in early childhood education.

Danielle Sypolt, who recently graduated from Northern High School, was awarded the inaugural Andrew Jackson “Jack” Brown Scholarship, valued at $3,000. Danielle, who wants to pursue a career in criminal justice and law enforcement, has committed to playing softball for Newberry College.

Congratulations My, Lucas, Madilyn, and Danielle!

Pictured (l-r): Scholarship recipients My Nguyen, Lucas Grover, and Danielle Sypolt. Not pictured is Madilyn Espenschade, who was unable to attend the scholarship dinner.

07/11/2026

When you volunteer, you're not just making a difference in someone else's life, you're enriching your own. Every act of kindness, every helping hand, and every hour of service helps build stronger communities and brighter futures for youth.
Put your compassion into action. Join Optimist International today and discover the power of making a positive impact.

Visit http://www.calvertoptimists.org today.

Address

P. O. Box 2422
Prince Frederick, MD
20678

Website

http://www.optimistclubofcalvert.org/

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