CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Soroptimist International Clear Lake will host its annual Spring Fling on Saturday, March 2.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. followed by the meal at noon at the Clearlake Senior Center, 3245 Bowers Ave.

Attendees will dine on a delicious meal by Rosie Cooks followed by SI Clear Lake's famous dessert bar.

The luncheon will feature keynote speaker Christine Pelosi, who will discuss “Human Trafficking: How it affects Women and Girls.”

That topic is a key concern of Soroptimist International because 79 percent of human trafficking is sex trafficking and nearly all victims are women and girls.

Pelosi is an attorney, author, and activist with a lifetime of, grassroots organizing and public policy experience. As a prosecutor she has dealt with human traffickers. Her trainings with candidates, volunteers, and NGO leaders span 30 states and three countries.

She appears regularly on national television and radio. Her blog postings at Huffington Post and Politico's Arena focus on current events as well as the role of social media networks, technology in politics, technology in politics and the unique leadership challenges of women candidates.

The event's silent and live auctions are always a hit and have some surprising and fantastic items donated by local and beyond merchants.

Seating is limited and tickets are going fast deadline to make reservations is Monday, Feb. 25.

Contact Wanda Harris at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make a reservation and receive a flier with meal choice.

Soroptimist is a cause related philanthropic federation of clubs working to improve the lives of women and girls locally, nationally and internationally and is open to all women.