CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Soroptimist International of Clear Lake will gather for its monthly luncheon business meeting on Thursday Sept. 8.

The group will meet at noon at Howard's Grotto, 14732 Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake.

Everyone is welcome. Lunch costs $13 per person.

The agenda includes putting the finishing touches on the upcoming mystery dinner fundraiser “Sour Grapes of Wrath,” a report on the recent baby shower at The Nest and the Oct. 1 district meeting in Vallejo.

Soroptimist International of Clear Lake is part of Soroptimist International, which includes Soroptimist International of the Americas, Soroptimist International of Great Britain & Ireland, Soroptimist International of Europe and Soroptimist International of South West Pacific. It is a global volunteer movement working together to transform the lives of women and girls.

The network of around 80,000 club members in 132 countries and territories works at a local, national and international level to educate, empower and enable opportunities for women and girls.

Projects take place all over the world focusing on issues such as violence against women, safe sanitation, displacement, education, leadership – anything that effects the lives of women and girls.

To learn more about Soroptimist International of Clear Lake and the group's activities contact Membership Chair Wanda Harris 707-225-5800 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or President Olga Martin Steele at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 916-849-8170 (cell) or 707-998-1302 (home).