The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the selection of the Rev. Charles White and Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross as Man and Woman of the Year for 2009.

Both Rev. White and Dr. Spohn-Gross are being honored for their many community activities for the past several years. The Kern River Valley Chamber of Commerce will honor both at a special dinner celebration on Jan. 26 at Paradise Cove Restaurant. The public is invited to attend and celebrate both honorees. There will be a social hour beginning at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per person.

For reservations please contact the Chamber office at 379-5236. It is suggested that reservations be made soon as the honoree are very popular and worthy individuals, so attendance for the event is expected to to be filled quickly. Seating limited.