Optimist Club of Solano County plans Halloween miniature golf tournament

Originally published in the Daily Republic, Fairfield, CA. on May 17, 2014 By Amy Maginnis. Download Flyer The Optimist Club of Solano County will host the 2014 Miniature Golf Halloween Fundraiser at Scandia Family Fun Center, 4300 Central Place. The celebration is from 5 to 9 p.m. Oct. 24. Awards will…

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Big Sister Isabel Elkin is choosing to help her family

I woke up this morning to read this post on Facebook from the eldest daughter of a local Solano County family. It’s a plea for help from their eldest daughter Isabel. My heart goes out to this family. I give praise to Isabel for standing in humility and having the…

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The Violence Against Women Act

Esta Soler , daughter of a fellow Optimist and founder of Futures Without Violence was the pioneering force behind the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. What started as taking a simple Polaroid has become a full spectrum educational campaign and policy development resource for women and children worldwide. The Violence…

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Genuine kindness without an audience

As I was checking out my groceries the other day, I overheard a woman ask someone if they needed help bagging their items. When I looked up, I saw a woman speaking to a gentleman with only one functioning arm. After I finished with my purchase, the gentleman had left.…

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