LULING — The St. Charles Parish Department of Community Services is hosting the annual Youth Rally from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at R.K. Smith Middle School in Luling.

“Centered on the theme ‘Be in Control of Your Game,’ this year’s event will focus on helping our youth to develop the skills necessary to make positive choices in all areas of their life,” Community Services Director Joan Diaz said. “There will be activities that promote the development of a positive self-image and helping them to make good choices as they encounter daily challenges.”

In addition to door prizes and food, the event is set to include interactive keynote speaker from Nashville, GAME MASTER along with a DJ. Additionally, there will be break-out sessions geared towards the importance of education, social media safety, substance abuse prevention and health and wellness.

It will also feature free school supplies donated by the United Way of St. Charles for the first 700 children in attendance.

Other event sponsors of the Youth Rally include the St. Charles Sheriff’s Office, Alpha Daughters of Zion, Blessed to be a Blessing and St. Charles Parish Public Schools.

For more information on this event, please contact the Department of Community Services at 985-764-7944.