We believe that the giving of one's self in service to our youth will advance the well-being of humankind, community, and the world.
Optimist Club of Mount Horeb, Wisconsin ยท Chartered 1995
Invest in youth
Scholarships for graduating seniors, monthly recognition of students worth knowing, and support for the sports and activities that shape young lives.
Serve our neighbors
Supporting the Mount Horeb Summer Frolic, hosting the silent auction at the Super Bowl pancake brunch, showing up wherever Mount Horeb needs a hand.
Share fellowship
Friends who gather monthly through the school year at the Mount Horeb Public Library, sharing a moment and growing a community.
Who we are
We are friends and neighbors in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, who believe that investing in youth is among the most important work a person can do. Once a month we meet to plan scholarships, to honor students, and to prepare for the events where Mount Horeb counts on us. The club was chartered in 1995.
What's coming up
Kid's Zone at the Norsk July 3rd Celebration — Friday, July 3
The village gathers for fireworks; the Optimist Club fills the long wait with crafts, yard games, face painting, and a bouncy house. Free, on the festival grounds. Last year 200+ kids came through. Bring the kids.
Self-defense workshops — July 27 and August 10
Two workshops with Brandon Tracy, a Verona-based martial arts instructor — a class for women and girls on August 10, and, new this year, one for boys on July 27. See the events page for details.
The newsletter
Meet your Mount Horeb Optimists
A short email once a month. Club news, upcoming events, and stories from around Mount Horeb. Nothing more.
Come say hello
If you are an optimist, we would love to meet you. Be our guest — the third Monday of the month, September through May, 6:45 in the evening at the Mount Horeb Public Library. Bring a neighbor if you like. Or drop us a line and we'll share a little more about our local club.
Say hello