A fashion show luncheon to raise money both to provide nursing scholarships and to support community volunteer work will be held on March 20, 2010. Altrusa International Inc. of San Buenaventura Foundation is hosting the annual fundraiser at the Courtyard by Marriot in Oxnard. The theme this year is “Dream . . . A String of Pearls.” Assistance League Bargain Box will present fashions suitable for casual, business, and evening wear.

The luncheon will include raffles and a silent auction. Lynn’s Jewelry Studio has donated an exquisite pearl necklace to be raffled. Baskets of goodies will also be raffled, and there will be door prizes. Fashions will be sold at the event. For luncheon tickets and reservations, contact Sharon Knapp at 805-654-0545. Tickets are available now.

Altrusa members donate their time and money to various causes throughout the year. They feed the hungry at Family-to-Family, give books to teenagers at Blanchard Community Library’s Teen Scene in Santa Paula, and are working to supply the Point Mugu Naval Base Recreation Room with entertainment resources. They also support Khepera House, Project Understanding Tutor Centers, and Westpark’s afterschool program.