
Keep up to date with what the SLV Optimists are doing:

- posted December 12, 2025
The Optimist Club of Southfield-Lathrup Village is inviting local youth to participate in the Optimist International Youth Essay Contest for the 2025–2026 academic year. This annual competition gives young people the opportunity to explore meaningful topics, strengthen their writing skills, and compete for significant scholarships at both the club and district levels…

- December 5, 2025
A vital community dialogue on mental health—focused specifically on challenges emerging within the Black community—will take place on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Lawrence Technological University.
Please note: This event has been rescheduled from its original date of Saturday, December 13…

- posted December 3, 2025
The Southfield-Lathrup Village Optimist Club is inviting community members, families, and friends to come together for a festive afternoon at their 2025 Holiday Gathering. The event will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, offering a warm and cheerful close to the holiday season…
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