Meetings are held at Johnson's Corner on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00. We are always open to new members.
What Optimist Clubs Do
Optimist Clubs are dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids" and do their part through community service programs. Since each Club is autonomous and run by members in their community, Optimists have the unique flexibility to serve the youth of their area in any way they see fit. Optimist Clubs see a need in their community and react to it. Optimist International officiall
04/22/2026
Come out this Saturday to secure your American Flag which will be displayed on 5 holidays this year.
If you can't make it in person, use the following link.
https://altonoptimist.com/the-avenue-of-flags/
04/04/2026
Local Optimist, JoAnne Curvey, highlighted in the local paper. Thank you JoAnne for all your dedicated work in the Alton Schools.
Alton Elementary School Principal JoAnne Curvey is "Redbird Through and Through" as She Prepares to Retire Alton’s JoAnne Curvey, principal of Gilson Brown Elementary, retires after 38 impactful years shaping young learners and educators in the Alton School District.
03/27/2026
This mention of the River Road made us smile today. What makes you smile?
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GQoM739q8/
Alton Area Optimist Club 2026 Godfrey Easter Egg Hunt
03/19/2026
Alton Area Optimist Club are proud sponsors of this event.
23rd Annual Easter Egg-Stravaganza - Godfrey Ball Park, Godfrey IL Join Godfrey, Illinois, for the Annual FREE Easter Egg Hunt! Bring the kids out for a morning full of fun as they search for colorful eggs and celebra
03/15/2026
Our Avenue of Flags fundraiser is off and running. Do you have a family member you would like to honor or remember with a $50 flag purchase?
Please help us sell over 100 flags this year. You will be contributing to your communities beautification and patriotism.
02/28/2026
Today, we can all benefit from hearing some good news. Alton Area Optimist Club are proud to support Be a Bridge NFP. We are glad to hear about your impactful and safe trip.
02/12/2026
Our Avenue Of Flags fundraiser is now open and taking orders. Community members may sponsor a flag for $50 in honor or memory of a loved one. Please use the following link by May 1st 2026. American flags will be displayed along Stamper Lane at Glazebrook Park on five holidays: Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Veterans Day.
Online Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhG8HC_T9qwlb1leVM0d10VRz3n_trYSJiJRCFtmnnWQjEuQ/viewform
Guess who got up and spoke last night What's Up Downtown and spoke about our Optimist Group and our Avenue of Flags project. This guy -> Patrick Shansey
https://www.youtube.com/live/PI2ABJyCYG8?si=MFiwLJ-tZEdyexfs&t=2330
Alton Main Street
05/10/2025
Celebrating Arbor Day and Fish Derby at Glazebrook Park. We are promoting our Avenue of Flags fundraiser, come out and purchase your annual flag or use this link.
https://altonoptimist.com/the-avenue-of-flags/