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human variety. One year we had a
child that wanted to register her little
brother and one that wanted to enter
a stuffed animal. Cute, but not eligi-
ble,” she said.
Optimist International is a world-
wide volunteer organization of more
than 2,500 local clubs whose members
work to “make the future brighter by
bringing out the best in children, in
their communities, and in them-
selves,” Roebuck said. Information is
available at
.
The Plymouth Optimist Club, char-
tered in 1949, has partnered with
numerous local service organizations
to promote programs to enhance the
community and support local youth.
In the 1950s, the Plymouth Rotary and
Plymouth Optimists came together to
support the Plymouth Community
Fall Festival for all to enjoy, Batcho
said.
The Pet Show and Contest during
the Plymouth Fall Festival is the
longest running event the club spon-
sors.
In 2013, interest from Canton
Township residents led to developing
the combined Plymouth-Canton
Optimist Club. Together the Optimists
deliver programs within local schools
and the community that enhance
learning, develop leadership and pro-
mote positive citizenship.
The club meets twice monthly to
plan and organize community events.
For information about programs or
membership, contact Batcho at ply-
Pet Show
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