(Soroptimist International of El Centro preparing to celebrate)....The 85th anniversary is coming up.

It will be the 85 Anniversary Celebration and Awards Gala. It will be held March 28th at the Loft in El Centro. The milestone event will honor the incredible journey of the club, dedicated to assisting women and girls in pursuing their educational goals and achieving economic empowerment through access to mentors, scholarships and training. One of the highlights of the event will be the presentation of the 3 Ruby Awards, recognizing outstanding women who have made significant contributions to the community. The club will also celebrate its scholarship winners for the Live Your Dreams program, which supports women and girls in furthering their education and realizing their dreams. Nominations for the Ruby Awards are being accepted at sielcentro.com/the-ruby-award. The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday February 28th.