De Pere Optimist Club

07/26/2026

❗️SAVE THE DATE ❗️

Preparations are underway for our annual Fall Festival Fundraiser!

As always, we will have craft beer, fine wine, and artisan cheese tasting. 🍻🍷🧀
The dinner features prime rib and turkey plus several delicious side options made by the wonderful staff at The Swan Club. 🧑‍🍳🍗

In addition to the food options, this event features live jazz music and a silent auction. 🎶🎷

We a new vendor a little something extra planned for this year! 🤫

Tickets are NOT yet available, stay tuned! 🎟️

06/20/2026

It is with heavy hearts we share the loss of a Charter Member of the De Pere Optimist Club. Paul was integral to the creation of this group and a long time leader in organizing our yearly fundraisers and events. He will be deeply missed by our club.
May he Rest in Peace.

View Paul Thomas Koehler's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/20/2026

05/28/2026

Representing some of our rec league sponsors.
Associated Bank, De Pere Optimist Club, OSMS - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Specialists, Play It Again Sports - Green Bay, WI, D&S Machine Service, Inc., NextHome Select Realty, De Pere Kiwanis, De Pere Council 3955 of the Knights of Columbus (Abbot Pennings Council)

05/18/2026

Today we held our annual scholarship banquet to award six De Pere students! Each of these scholars wrote an essay on one of the lines from our Optimist Creed and how they exemplify it in their everyday lives. We are so proud of these amazing students!

Congratulations and a round of applause for:

🎉 Kailey Fink
🎉 Clara Hoffman
🎉 Grace Wagner
From West De Pere High School

🎉 Isaac Herlache
🎉 Brett Spice
🎉 Cullan Handrick
From De Pere High School

Optimist Creed:

Promise Yourself

To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.

To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.

To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.

To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.

To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.

To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.

To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.

To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.

To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

04/08/2026

De Pere Health Department is creating a community resource list for older adults who may need help with snow removal or lawn care and we need your support!

If you’re a local resident, business, or volunteer group willing to offer snow and/or lawn services (for a fee or as a volunteer), please take a moment to add your contact information using the form below. You’re also welcome to share this link with anyone else who may be able to help. This list will be published in the De Pere Older Adult Resource Guide so neighbors 55+ can reach out to you directly to arrange services.

Fill out the form here: https://loom.ly/bckXiEY

Thank you for supporting our community!

04/04/2026

De Pere's Easter Egg Hunt is TODAY (Saturday, April 4) 🐰

⚠️ We will be holding the Egg Hunt rain, snow or shine! Adjustments will be made based on weather. Make sure to dress accordingly!
🔹 Hunt beings at 9:30 am sharp!
🔹 Arrive at 9:15 am for instructions
🔹 De Pere Community Center
🔹 Open to children 1-9 years old!

🔸 Event is free. No registration required.
🥚 Sponsored by: De Pere Optimist Club, De Pere Men's Club, & De Pere Community Center.

04/02/2026

Free Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 4th at the VFW Park in De Pere! 🐣
Instructions at 9:15 AM, the hunt starts at 9:30 AM!
10 eggs per child, 1 special prize per child, and ONE GRAND PRIZE! 🏆

*We will move indoors if there is rain or snow*

Hosted by City of De Pere, De Pere Parks, Rec & Forestry.
https://www.deperewi.gov/topic/index.php?topicid=569&structureid=139

Sponsored by De Pere Optimist Club & DePere Area Men's Club.