Mar. 9–30, 2012
Students in Balto. City & County high schools
Registration deadline:
01.06.12 • More »
Awards: Feb. 20, 2012
Youth under 18 (12.31.11)
Deadline: 01.13.12
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Mar. 19, 2012
Youth under 18 (12.31.11)
Registration: by 02.12.12
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High school seniors,
apply by 04.01.12
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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.
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.
Catch the holiday spirit on
Saturday morning,
Dec. 10, 2011. • More »
Celebrate with members and friends on
Saturday evening,
Dec. 17, 2011. • More »
Have fun raising funds for Optimist youth programs
Saturday afternoon,
Jan. 21, 2012. • More »