CLEARLAKE, Calif. – The Soroptimist International of Clear Lake is planning its annual Spring Fling Luncheon, set for early next year.

The event will take place starting at noon on Saturday, March 5, 2011, at the Highlands Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Ave., Clearlake.

Dr. Paula Dhanda will be the keynote speaker. She will discuss women's health issues and her medical mission to Chad, Africa, to help many women who were in dire need of medical attention.

There also will be silent and live auctions, and raffles.

Reserve your seat now, as space is limited.

The cost is $35 per person, including lunch, beverage and the famous dessert bar.

The menu includes antipasti, French baked bread with garlic and basil infused olive oil and balsamic vinegar, a classic Caesar salad, with choices of entrees including fresh mushrooms and spinach, sundried tomatoes, fresh basil, chicken and Italian sausage tossed together with penne in special cream sauce, or little pillows of cheese tortellini tossed with a creamy pesto.

Send payments to Soroptimist International of Clear Lake, P.O. Box 7167, Clearlake, CA 95422.

For more information call Fawn Williams, 707-350-5866, or Kimberly Trent, 707-416-9660.