The United Way’s 19th Annual Super Saturday Event is expecting a big turn out this Saturday. Last year, over 500 children, parents, and caretakers attended this free event.

This annual event consists of free activities, games, snacks, prizes, and more, which will take place at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lena Burdette, director of education initiative for United Way of the River Cities said.

Local organizations will be attending the event to focus on the kids while educating parents/caregivers on the “12 Tips for Raising a Healthy Child.” Cabell Huntington Health Department, Heart of Appalachia Education Opportunity Center and MedExpress Urgent Care will be attending to present at this event, Burdette said.

“The parents and caregivers who attend this event and put tips learned into practice will impact our community beginning with their own homes and children,” Burdette said. “We all know a handbook for raising children doesn’t exist, so we are sharing ideas to help ensure each child has a healthy start.”

Super Kids, Super Families, Super Saturday is a product of Success By 6, an education initiative of the United Way of the River Cities, Burdette said. This program seeks to ensure that all children are ready physically, emotionally, mentally, developmentally and socially to begin kindergarten.

This event is sponsored by Cabell County Schools, Hoops Family Children’s Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital, and The Herald Dispatch, Burdette said.

United Way of River Cities is a nonprofit organization that partners with the local community to fight for the health, education, financial stability and basic needs for every person in Cabell, Lincoln, Mason, and Wayne counties in West Virginia, as well as Lincoln County in Ohio.

Piper White can be contacted at [email protected].