Wings & Things, the Ultimate Tailgate Party

What: Tailgate Challenge Benefiting the Kids of Our Community When: Saturday, September 9, 2023 Where: Twin Falls City Park Time: 4:00pm -7:00pm (set up can begin at 2 p.m.) You will need to provide the following: A team tent Decoration for the tent (be creative, there is a prize for the best tent decorations) Food for approximately 500 (sample size) …

Annual Essay Contest

The Optimist Club of Twin Falls would like to  CONGRATULATE Andrea Maccabee 1st Place Winner and Tori Bailes 2nd Place Winner for the 2022 Optimist Essay Contest.  This year’s topic was: “How Does an Optimistic Mindset Change My Tomorrow?” The 2023 Optimist Essay Contest information will be available in October 2022. We would like to invite all Magic Valley middle and high …

Turkey Shoot 11/6/2022

It’s time again for our annual Wayne Kinney Memorial Turkey Shoot. November 6, 2022, @ 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 Rossi Gallery Gun 22 Long Rifle.” For more information please contact Dennis Bowyer at …

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, April 8th 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 …