Since its inception in 1954, Optimist International has championed Youth Appreciation Week, celebrating the achievements and promise of youth worldwide. In Calvert County, the tradition has been ...

The Prior Lake City Council recently proclaimed the second week of May as Youth Appreciation Week in Prior Lake at its latest council meeting on Tuesday, April 23. Prior Lake City Manager Jason ...

Youth deserve appreciation In 1954, a group of Optimists decided too much attention was being given to the negative acts of youth and too little attention to the vast majority of youth who act in c… ...

The club hosted its annual youth appreciation luncheon to recognize 13 juniors and seniors who take on leadership, mentorship and volunteer roles in the community before graduating from high school.