Thanks to sponsorship by the Lompoc Unified School District (LUSD), the Lompoc Youth Commission 10th Annual TOTAL (Teaching Our Teens As Leaders) Conference, set for Monday, Feb. 12 at Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center, is now free to attend.

TOTAL is a teen leadership conference open to all junior high and high school students. The keynote speaker and breakout sessions are designed to teach, motivate, empower, energize and inspire participants.

The conference begins at 8:30 a.m. with check-in and a light breakfast, followed by the program at 9 a.m. and concluding at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is served as well.

Keynote speaker this year is Lasada Pippen, who motivates and inspires through stories that help others focus on being “better and not bitter.”

Additional presentations will be provided by Blooming Energy, Surf Connection, and Chuck Madson of Future for Lompoc Youth.

Pre-registration is recommended. Registration is available by phone at 805-875-8100, or in person at Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave. during normal business hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Registration can also be completed online at www.cityoflompoc.com/recreation.