SAN DIEGO – While most San Diego youths are clinging to the waning days of summer vacation, a free conference will be held Saturday to get parents and students back in the school mode.

Parent workshops, student health screenings and 3,000 fully stocked backpacks are among the offerings at this year's New ERAA (Everybody Recommitting to Academic Achievement) 2008 Back 2 School Conference and Festival.

The event will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lincoln High School, 2777 Imperial Ave. Entertainment, free food and 27 exhibitors will also be featured.

The Office Depot Foundation has sponsored the event and donated the backpacks. The nonprofit Pazzaz, Inc. also sponsors the program, which is supported by 30 organizations including City Councilman Tony Young and Shelia Jackson, a San Diego school trustee.

For more information, call (619) 264-6870.