MONROE — The Morning Optimist Club meets Thursdays at the Swiss Alps Restaurant, 804 4th Ave. West. Breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m. and the meeting and program start at 7 a.m. The meetings are open to the public. 

The following presentations are planned: Aug. 2: Deb Krattiger and her therapy dog, Hogan; Aug. 9: Jennifer Edge Bethel and “Shakespeare on Edge”; Aug. 16:  Olivia Wiegel reports on the youth convention she attended; Aug. 21: (Note -Tuesday) Evening NOW Event. Invite a guest to learn more about Optimism and club membership. 5:30 p.m. at Flanigans Shenanigans; Aug. 23: JOI youth share their experiences at the International Convention at Ottawa; Aug. 30: Fifth Thursday, no morning meeting.