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Attention Students!

Young Artists Showcase

Mar. 9–30, 2012
Students in Balto. City & County high schools
Registration deadline:
01.06.12 • More »

Club essay contest

Awards: Feb. 20, 2012
Youth under 18 (12.31.11)
Deadline: 01.13.12
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Club oratorical contest

Mar. 19, 2012
Youth under 18 (12.31.11)
Registration: by 02.12.12
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Scholarship awards

High school seniors,
apply by 04.01.12
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Youth Appreciation Week 

Since 1957, Optimist Clubs around the world have recognized youth for their talents in the arts, athletics, and academics and for contributions to community through Youth Appreciation Week (YAW) in November. This is the most popular Optimist International program with over 2,000 clubs participating each year. 

The Timonium Optimists use this celebration as an opportunity to recognize and honor outstanding young people in our metropolitan area. It is a program intended to build the self-esteem of youth and to inform the community of the positive achievements of young people.

Timonium Youth Appreciation Week for 2010-2011: November 14–20, 2010

At the request of the Timonium Optimists, County Executive James T. Smith has declared Nov. 14–20, 2010, Timonium Optimist Youth Appreciation Week in Baltimore County. The recipients of this year’s awards will be announced at a special dinner on Monday, Nov. 15.

Youth Appreciation Week

Oratorical Contest

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Catch the holiday spirit on
Saturday morning,
Dec. 10, 2011. • More » 

Club Christmas Party!

Celebrate with members and friends on
Saturday evening,
Dec. 17, 2011. • More »

Bull & Oyster Roast

Have fun raising funds for Optimist youth programs
Saturday afternoon,
Jan. 21, 2012. •  More »  

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