Mark you calendars now for the third annual Soroptomist International of Lake Havasu City Southwest Chowderfest.

Chowderfest is set for March 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Lake Havasu State Park Windsor 4 beach. Tickets are $25.

Southwest Chowderfest features friendly competition between local Lake Havasu chefs. There is live music, vendors, exhibits, chowder, beer and wine samples and so much more.

Soroptimist provides women and girls access to education – which they consider the most effective path to self-determination.

They also support local domestic violence shelters.

For more information, visit www.southwestchowderfest.com.

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene