Annual Lost Wages Night

Lost Wages Casino Night What is the Twin Falls Optimist Club Lost Wages Casino Night you may ask… While you will not be able to win a stack of cash playing Texas Hold’em, due to Idaho gambling laws, organizers of Lost Wages Night promise loads of fun while raising money for a worthy cause. Lost Wages Casino Night is the …

Annual Turkey Shoot

It’s time again for our annual Wayne Kinney Memorial Turkey Shoot. Sunday, November 5, 2023. 1st shot is at 11:00 am at the Twin Falls Gun Club. Prizes include Turkeys, Hams, and Steaks. We have Raffle tickets at $5 each for a drawing for a “Ruger Max 9 9MM and/or Chippa Kodiak Cub 22 Long Rifle – Lever Action.” For …

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

The annual Easter Egg Hunt, sponsored by the Twin Falls Optimist Club and the Twin Falls Parks and Recreation Department is being held on Saturday, March 30th at 10am at City Park. Four age groups: 2 and under 3 to 4 year olds 5, 6, and 7 year olds 8, 9, and 10 year olds 1500 eggs per age group, …

Turkey Shoot Success — Thank You!

The 35th annual Wayne Kinney Memorial Shoot sponsored by the Twin Falls Optimist Club was another great success. The Twin Falls Optimist Club would like to thank the following sponsors whom made this event a winner for the kids of our community. Main Sponsor: Red’s Trading Post Double Trap Sponsor: Robert M. Ward MD PA Single Trap Sponsors: Gloria Gott – …

Youth Appreciation Luncheon

The Twin Falls Optimist Club recognizes local youth for their efforts in the arts, community service work, academics, and athletics. Our Youth Appreciation Luncheon is intended to make exceptional youth feel important and highlight their positive contributions to our community. Each honoree is chosen by the administrators at their school and receives a proclamation from the Mayor of Twin Falls.

2020 Essay Contest

The Optimist Essay Contest is designed to develop writing and critical thinking skills. Our Club winners receive $150, $125 and $100 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. The winning essay will go on to compete in the District Contest for a $2,500 scholarship awarded by Optimist International each year. The topic for the 2020 year was : “Is Optimism the …

Childhood Cancer Campaign

The Childhood Cancer Campaign was established by Optimist International in 2001 with the mission of “being the leading force to rid the world of childhood cancer.” Since the program’s inception, clubs in every district have participated in various activities focused on building awareness of the disease, providing assistance for children and their families, and supporting research to find a cure. …

Youth Support Services (YSS)

Youth Support Services (YSS) is a committee within the Twin Falls Optimist Club.  YSS was established to meet the immediate need of low-cost (not requiring Board approval) basic provisions for children/youth in our community.  Each year we assist nearly 200 youth fulfilling requests such as winter boots, shoes/socks, backpacks and school supplies.  We have provided clothes for children who may …

Coats For Kids

The Coats for Kids program is available to all the youth in our community. The program’s goal is to reach those children who need assistance purchasing a winter coat. With the help of school districts and various outreach programs, requests for coats are made to the club. Members of the Twin Falls Optimist Club fill those requests and deliver the …

June 25th, 2020

June 25th Meeting – Update on our soon-to-be new Website!  Robin Stanhope has been working with Rinard Media and has a Mock-Up of the new site.  With any luck we are about 2 or 3 weeks from going live.   Please visit often and look for changes! Brent Reinke announced that the Idaho Food Bank will be distributing two 25 lb boxes of food each …