Mitchell Optimists – By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.

Our Services

Chick'N'Rib'N'Fun Night

Sat. Feb. 22, 2025
West Perth Community Centre
The Chicken and Rib dinner is an annual event to raise money for the Mitchell Optimists.
2025 Poster

Mitchell Optimists Music Festival 2025

2025 Registration Deadline: Feb. 28, 2025
Our community music festival is open to young people up to and including secondary students enrolled in the school year of the 2025 competitive session for adult/cross generational increased participation.
2025 Syllabus

Optimist International Essay Contest

2024-25 Topic:
How Optimism Has Paved My Road to Success
Your chance to compete for a Post-Secondary Education Scholarship of $2,500!
2024-25 Scholarships

Optimist International Oratorical Scholarship

2024-25 Topic:
How Optimism Has Guided Me Through Difficult Times
Opportunity to receive up to $22,500
2024-25 Scholarships

Easter Egg-citement!

Sat. Apr. 19, 2025: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mitchell Community Centre
Watch for updates on Facebook

High Tea

Sat. May 3, 2025: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Crystal Palace
All Ages Welcome
Food - Tea/Coffee - Music - Fun
2025 Poster

West Perth Opti Challenge Baseball

Baseball program for children and adults, ages 6 and up, with cognitive and physical disabilities, from Perth and Huron counties.

Day At The Races

2025 dates TBA
Trackside BBQ / Bake Sale / Silent Auction
A fun day at the Clinton Raceway.
Held the last Sunday in June.

Spook-tacular

Oct. 25, 26, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
At Bert vorstenbosch's Bush
#3945 road 160 Mitchell
(across from FS Partners

Youth Appreciation

Each year the Mitchell Optimist Club sponsors events for the youth of West Perth. Clubs recognize local youth for their efforts in the arts, athletics, academics and community service work.

Santa's Workshop

2025 Dates TBA
Registration Deadline: TBA
Get a call from Santa.
See details and registration form below.

Breakfast With Santa

Sat. Dec. 13, 2025
9:00am - 11:00am
Knox Presbyterian Church
Spend breakfast with Santa and be able to tell him your wish list.
Watch for updates on Facebook