Hoping to help prevent teen pregnancy in Stanislaus County, the Health Services Agency is hosting several activities in recognition of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month.

Activities include a karaoke contest at Beyer Skate Park from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday.

Another karaoke contest will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Mellis Park and a lunchtime rally will be between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday at Modesto High School.

Slides focusing on teen pregnancy prevention also will be shown at a local movie theater.

In addition to these special events, the Health Services Agency operates several programs year-around to address the issue. They include the Responsibility, Education, Attitude and Leadership program, the Postponing Sexual Involvement program, the Teen Outreach program and the Circulo de Hombres program.

Reprinted by permission of Modesto Bee.