Platteville Optimist Club

Platteville Optimist Club members sport their Optimist attire in celebration of Optimist Day, February 5, 2026 Optimism isn't just a feeling - it's a way of life. On Optimist Day, we celebrate the power of positive thinking and the small actions that can make a big difference. Join us in celebrating Optimist Day as we promote our year-round efforts in bringing out the best in youth, our communities, and ourselves.

He isn't quite as tall as Abraham Lincoln was but THANK YOU, Tom Nall, for always making us smile!

L-R: Optimist Members Ernie Thalmann, Charlie Clark, Mark Essex, Beth Frieders, Bob Hundhausen, Bob Stephens, Amy Coffey, Jerry Schewe,...

Pictured L-R: Optimist Members Dorothy Price, Doreen Hlavaty, Dianne Jentz, Eileen Engelke, Linda Thomas, Ron Jentz (guest) and Gary...

Thank you to Maxine Lane, the Community Service committee and everyone who helped make this event a success. A special thank you to Steve...

Our Community Service Committee put together a float for year's UW-Platteville Homecoming Parade. "Pete's Journey" was selected as the...

Contributed by Gov. Edward O. Hoem, of Alberta, Montana, Saskatchewan and Northern Wyoming When a flashlight grows dim or quits working,...