Residents of St. Mary Parish District 1 are hosting the fifth annual community Christmas banquet entitled “Empowerment Begins at Home.”

The event will take place on Saturday at 6 p.m. at the West St. Mary Civic Center located at 1498 La. 318 in Four Corners.

Featured activities include a full course meal, live entertainment, dancing and lots of fun and fellowship.

All District 1 residents, churches, organizations, businesses and public officials are invited to attend. Those planning to attend must RSVP no later than Thursday at 4 p.m. by phoning the Civic Center at (337) 276-4896. Attendance is free; however, failure to RSVP will result in a $5 admission charge per guest at the door on the night of the event. Donations can be made to Recreation District 5 of St. Mary Parish.

The semi-formal event is co-sponsored by the District 1 Leadership Team and other local organizations and churches.