Soroptomists hold "Stepping up" event

Young ladies transitioning from the 6th to 7th grade in the Chino Valley Unified School District are invited to attend the fifth annual "Stepping Up" event sponsored by Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley. This free event will take place on Saturday, March 5, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with registration from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church located at 12909 6th Street in Chino.

"It's going to be a fast paced and fun filled day for the girls this year," said event organizer Charleen King of Soroptimist. "We have speakers coming in to talk about the importance of education; social media awareness; the effects of bullying; and we are going to have a fashion show with the latest styles in seventh grade fashions and so much more. We are also serving lunch and parents are welcome to attend the event."

Each year, on the first Saturday of March, Soroptimist clubs around the world unite to carry out service projects within their communities for the betterment of women and girls. This is the fifth year that Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley will hold this special event to help young girls transition into junior high with confidence. Soroptimist International of the Chino Valley is a volunteer organization for business and professional women dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.

Information: Charleen King at 951-453-1416 or Michelle Van Der Linden at 909-591-9803.