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SUMMARY:2026 Optimist Club of St Louis Art Contest
DESCRIPTION:Optimism in Art: Joy for St. Louis Seniors\nThe Optimist Club of St. Louis\, proud members of the St. Louis community since 1916\, is thrilled to announce the launch of our annual Youth Art Contest! We are challenging young artists to embody the spirit of Optimist Day (February 5\, 2026) and share their hope through art. \nWhy We Celebrate Optimist Day: Optimist Day is an annual worldwide celebration held on the first Thursday of February\, where we encourage everyone to embrace positive thinking and take action to make the world a better place. Through this contest\, we are channeling that optimism into community service. \nImportant Links –\nArt Form – https://www.stloptimists.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Optimist-Club-of-St.-Louis-Optimist-Day-Art-Contest-2026.pdf \nArt Submission Form – https://forms.gle/9HCBWZFZt5Kg2ADWA (does not go live till Dec 18th 2025 \n💰 Prizes: $1\,800 in Gift Cards!\nThis is the perfect winter break project! We are offering substantial gift card prizes for the top three winners in each of our four grade-based categories: \n\nPrimary Group (K-3rd Grade): 1st Place: $250 GC\, 2nd Place: $150 GC\, 3rd Place: $50 GC\nElementary Group (4th-6th Grade): 1st Place: $250 GC\, 2nd Place: $150 GC\, 3rd Place: $50 GC\nMiddle School Group (7th-8th Grade): 1st Place: $250 GC\, 2nd Place: $150 GC\, 3rd Place: $50 GC\nHigh School Group (9th-12th Grade): 1st Place: $250 GC\, 2nd Place: $150 GC\, 3rd Place: $50 GC\n\n📅 Key Dates\n\nSubmissions OPEN: December 18\, 2025\nSubmission Deadline: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 (11:59 PM CST)\nWinner Announcement: Optimist Day: February 5\, 2026 (at the Optimist Club of St. Louis meeting)
URL:https://www.stloptimists.org/event/2026-optimist-club-of-st-louis-art-contest/
CATEGORIES:Art Contest,Holiday Event,Optimist Day,Youth Activites
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ORGANIZER;CN="Optimist Club of St. Louis":MAILTO:optimistmo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231214
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SUMMARY:Photos with Santa at City Academy 2023
DESCRIPTION:On December 14\, 2023\, the Optimist Club of St. Louis will be volunteering at City Academy with Santa. The event will allow children to take photos with Santa and take home a memorable photograph. It’s a great opportunity to get in the holiday spirit and spread some joy to the children in the community.
URL:https://www.stloptimists.org/event/photos-with-santa-at-city-academy-2023/
LOCATION:City Academy\, 4175 Kingshighway Blvd\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Holiday Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Optimist Club of St. Louis":MAILTO:optimistmo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Holiday Basket event 2023
DESCRIPTION:The Optimist Club of St. Louis is proud to be a part of this initiative\, helping to spread holiday cheer and provide support to families in need. \nFor more information about how you can get involved or donate to this cause\, please contact us at Youth & Family Center: 314.783.1021 or Wesley House: 314.385.1000. \nTo find out more about the Optimist Club of St. Louis and its 107 years of serving the St. Louis youth and community. \n 
URL:https://www.stloptimists.org/event/9078/
LOCATION:Youth and Family Center\, 818 Cass Ave\,\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63106
CATEGORIES:Holiday Event,Volunteer Opportunities
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ORGANIZER;CN="Optimist Club of St. Louis":MAILTO:optimistmo@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Old Newsboys Day on November 16\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:Optimist Club of St. Louis will be volunteering for Old Newsboys Day on November 16\, 2023. Every year\, the club helps fundraise for Old Newsboys. This is a great opportunity to give back to the community and sell some papers. If you’re interested in participating\, please contact Harvey for more information.
URL:https://www.stloptimists.org/event/old-newsboys-day-on-november-16-2023/
LOCATION:OLD NEWS BOYS\, 6621 delmar blvd\, St Louis\, Missouri\, 63130
CATEGORIES:Holiday Event,Volunteer Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Photos with Santa at Youth and Family Center with Optimist Club of St. Louis Elves
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Dec 22\, from 3-6 pm at the Youth and Family Center where we will have a special visit by Santa. Optimist Club of St. Louis elf Members will be joining in to take photos of kids with Santa. \nPlease Contact Youth and Family Center for more info.
URL:https://www.stloptimists.org/event/photos-with-santa-at-youth-and-family-center-with-optimist-club-of-st-louis-elves/
LOCATION:Youth and Family Center\, 818 Cass Ave\,\, St. Louis\, Missouri\, 63106
CATEGORIES:Holiday Event,Volunteer Opportunities
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