Who Are We…
“The Bonita Optimist Club is dedicated to helping the youth…”
The Bonita Optimist Club is dedicated to helping the youth of our community by “Bringing out the Best in Kids”. Our 100-member strong service organization supports the youth of our community by providing hope and positive vision.
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Read BOC Member testimonials and how we “…look at the sunny side of everything and make…optimism come true.”
Bonita Optimist Club Events
Here are a few of the fun events we host and share with the community.
If you are interested in supporting these and any of our ongoing events, please let us know. We are always looking for new members, donors, vendors, and event sponsors. new link
IB Optimist Paint Party
The IB Optimist is having a Paint Party and invites you to their part on Sunday, March 15th 2026, from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Fleet Reserve located at 659 Silver Strand Blvd. Cost is $35 and includes all painting supplies, and door prize tickets. See Flyer for more details. See you there!
Bonita Optimist Club Book Sale
Join the Bonita Optimist Club for their annual Spring Book Sale at the Bonita Museum on March 7-8, 2026. Discover a wide variety of books while helping support local youth programs. It’s a great chance to find new reads and give back to the community!
Chalking up Kindness
The Bonita Optimist Club invited kids to decorate a square with their own chalk art for the community to enjoy Rohr Park. The Kindness club gave books to kids to pledged an act of kindness and the Optimist Club provided popsicles.
Annual Fundraising Event
Spring Book Sale
Join the Bonita Optimist Club for their annual Fall Book Sale at the Bonita Museum on March 7-8, 2026. Discover a wide variety of books while helping support local youth programs. It’s a great chance to find new reads and give back to the community!
Annual Fundraising Event
Optimist Club of Allied Gardens Yard Sale
The Optimist Club of Allied Gardens invites you to their community Yard Sale on October 4–5, 2025, from 8 AM to 12 PM. Explore a wide variety of items, find hidden treasures at great prices, and know that your support helps fund youth programs in our community. Come shop, mingle, and make a difference!
BECOME A MEMBER
Are you interested in becoming a Bonita Optimist Club member? Would you like to know more about club membership, click the link below?
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We are a non-profit Optimist Club dedicated to helping the youth in our local community. We gladly accept and appreciate any and all donations.
Donate TodayJunior Optimist International (JOI)
Promist Yourself… To think only the best
Participation in Junior Optimist International gives young people the opportunity to serve their communities. Students who are involved in Junior Optimist Clubs learn about and practice good citizenship, teamwork, communication and money management. They feel good about themselves and have high self-esteem.
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Youth Events and Academic Outreach
Supporting & Celebrating Academic Success
Optimist International Oratorical Contest
Optimist International offers clubs a simple but spectacular way to get younger students involved in public speaking and prepare them for higher level Oratorical competitions. These contests are not backed by dollar awards, but encourage students to develop speaking skills and prepare them for future Oratorical contests. Click below for more information on the Optimist International Kids Speak Out Contest and Planning Guide.
Optimist International Essay Contest
The Essay Contest is sponsored by Optimist International to give young people the opportunity to write about their own opinions regarding the world in which they live. The approach can encompass a young person’s personal experience, the experience of their country or a more historical perspective. In additional to developing skills for written expression, participants also have the opportunity to win a college scholarship!
Bonita Optimist SCHOLASTIC AWARD
Win a scholastic award for being an optimistic college bound student.
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